Title :
FURNAS HVDC system performance and experience
Author :
Santos, Ronald P P ; deAquino, CarlosA.S. ; Neto, Eduardo C. ; Alves, Sérgio R M
Author_Institution :
Furnas Centrais Electr. S.A., Foz do Iguacu, Brazil
Abstract :
The main performance indexes, mean time between failure, mean time to repair, availability and reliability of Itaipu HVDC transmission system are presented and commented upon. General maintenance aspects with emphasis on flashovers in the bypass breaker, and the valve hall fire detection system are discussed. Operational aspects about high-fire and reduced voltage operation, parallel operation and double monopolar operation are also discussed
Keywords :
HVDC power convertors; HVDC power transmission; alarm systems; circuit breakers; flashover; maintenance engineering; power system reliability; substations; FURNAS HVDC system; Itaipu HVDC transmission system; availability; bypass breaker flashover; double monopolar operation; high-fire operation; maintenance aspects; mean time between failure; mean time to repair; parallel operation; performance index; reduced voltage operation; reliability; valve hall fire detection system; Availability; Circuit testing; Converters; Cooling; Frequency; HVDC transmission; Performance analysis; Switches; System performance; Valves;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Conference, 1996. Proceedings., 1996 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3522-8
DOI :
10.1109/TDC.1996.545930
