Title :
A case for medium voltage DC for distribution circuit applications
Author :
Kusic, George L. ; Reed, Gregory F. ; Svensson, Jan ; Wang, Zhenyuan
Author_Institution :
Electr. Eng. Dept., Univ. of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Abstract :
In this survey paper, applications of medium voltage direct current (MVDC) to distribution substations are discussed and compared to conventional ac for power conversion from transmission voltage levels to distribution voltage levels. Technical changes in the substation due to the dc equipment, efficiency of the substation, and protective measures are major aspects to consider in the MVDC concept development.
Keywords :
DC power transmission; distribution networks; substations; DC equipment; MVDC; distribution circuit applications; distribution substations; distribution voltage level; medium voltage direct current; power conversion; transmission voltage level; Batteries; Capacitors; Circuit breakers; Fuel cells; Pulse width modulation; Substations; Switches; converters; high frequency switching; medium voltage direct current; power electronics; substations;
Conference_Titel :
Power Systems Conference and Exposition (PSCE), 2011 IEEE/PES
Conference_Location :
Phoenix, AZ
Print_ISBN :
978-1-61284-789-4
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-61284-787-0
DOI :
10.1109/PSCE.2011.5772478
