HVDC Design WG

John Chan
Electric Power Research Institute
July 27, 2011 IEEE General Meeting Detroit, MI

Table of Contents

Background Mandate of HVDC Design WG Scope of WG Questions & Discussions

Traditional Applications of HVDC

Bulk power transfer For distance of 600 km, was 800 km or longer (cheaper DC lines + lower losses versus converter stations cost + converter losses) System Connections asynchronous power systems with different frequencies

What have changed?

Power grid More complex Increased power flow required Power sources Different characteristics smaller and larger number of generators renewables - wind, solar DC Converter Technology Lower cost, smaller size, more reliable Mercury Arc Valve > Thyristor > VSC

Advantages of DC

Easily controlled, avoid loop flows Complement AC grid to prevent power failure cascading Smaller footprint for lines Magnetic field not a concern Lower line losses Operate single pole independently enhance reliability DC cables carry power for long distances no charging current Tie power sources of different characteristics

Disadvantages of DC

Line not easily tapped off for power Additional converter costs Technology not as common as AC Additional studies required on - components - electric charges - multi-terminal - integration into ac systems

Examples of HVDC Projects Around the World

Nelson River 2 CU-project Vancouver Island Pole 1 Highgate Chateauguay Quebec-New England Hllsjn Hagfors Skagerrak 1&2 Skagerrak 3 Konti-Skan 1 Konti-Skan 2 Baltic Cable Tjreborg Moselstahlwerke English Channel Drnrohr Sardinia-Italy Italy-Greece Cross Sound Cable Eagle Pass ChandrapurItaipu Padghe Inga-Shaba Rihand-Delhi Cahora Bassa Vindhyachal Brazil-Argentina Murraylink Interconnection I Brazil-Argentina Directlink Interconnection II Fenno-Skan Gotland 1 Gotland 2 Gotland 3 Gotland Kontek SwePol

Pacific Intertie Pacific Intertie Upgrading Pacific Intertie Expansion Intermountain Blackwater

Three Gorges Changzhou Sakuma GezhoubaShanghai Leyte-Luzon Broken Hill New Zealand 1 New Zealand 2

HVDC Classic Converters CCC Converters HVDC Light (VSC) Converters

North American HVDC Stations

Mandate of HVDC Design WG

Provide guidance to members in the design of HVDC overhead lines

Proposed Tasks for WG

Develop an outline for the guide Identify differences and similarities between HVAC and HVDC line designs Gather information from other WGs that is applicable to HVDC designs Gather information on design information unique to HVDC from publications Work together with other WGs to develop missing information Prepare state-of-art guide

Questions & Discussions

Help !!!

Needs members!

Thank You!