Title :
VSC-HVDC system protection: A review of current methods
Author :
Candelaria, Jared ; Park, Jae-Do
Abstract :
Currently classical thyristor-based high voltage direct current (HVDC) systems hold the market in bulk power transmission. However, recent advances in semiconductor technology have led to voltage source converter based HVDC (VSC-HVDC) systems becoming a viable competitor. Not only is VSC-HVDC a competitor for transmission but it can also be used in multi-terminal systems, which have become an attractive option for renewable energy applications or for distribution in large cities. As more and more VSC-HVDC systems are installed, the protection of these systems must be taken into account. This paper explores different options and ideas for VSC system protection.
Keywords :
HVDC power convertors; HVDC power transmission; power system protection; thyristor convertors; HVDC; VSC system protection; current methods; high voltage direct current; multi-terminal systems; power transmission; thyristor; voltage source converter; Capacitors; Circuit breakers; Circuit faults; Insulated gate bipolar transistors; Power conversion; Relays; HVDC; Protection; VSC;
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.2011.5772604
