HVDC Power Transmission Systems (MULTI COLOUR EDITION) : Panditar, K.R

HVDC Power Transmission Systems (MULTI COLOUR EDITION)

The application of HVDC technology has received new impetus with the evacuation of large quantum of power from remote hydro and thermal stations. In addition, the controllability of power flows in the power grid has added a new dimension to the use of HVDC links in the context of developing Smart Grids. The power transfer from off shore wind generation is another new application. DC transmission at distribution level voltages (using VSC-HVDC) is also being considered for integration of distributed generation in the power grid. This edition is a complete revision taking into account the latest developments in the field. In particular, the emerging technology of UHVDC to DC Microgrids is described in detail. Practically, in all chapters, there is discussion of VSC-HVDC. The book also presents other developments such as the application of hybrid active filters, capacitor commutated converters, double and triple tuned filters, etc. Chapter 10 presents power low analysis in AC-DC systems based on a novel approach. The modeling, simulation and study of interactions among AC-DC systems are covered in the last 2 chapters without missing any relevant topic. The appendices give details of thyristor and IGBT valves, transient simulation of converters and DC lines, synchronous generator modeling, SSR analysis, CIGRE Benchmark models and design of DC and AC voltage controllers in VSC-HVDC links. Several examples and case studies are included to illustrate the concepts. The book should be useful as text/reference to students, researchers and engineers from utilities/industries who wish to study and apply HVDC power transmission.