Abstract
The development of modular multilevel converter (MMC) and the increased needs for long distance bulk power transmission using underground and subsea cables have promoted the rapid development and application of voltage source converter (VSC) based high-voltage DC (HVDC) systems. In this paper, recent advances in the area of DC fault protection in VSC based HVDC systems are reviewed. The main characteristics during DC faults are described and various converter topologies, which have DC fault blocking capability, are introduced and compared in terms of efficiency, cost, and control flexibility. The development of DC circuit breaker is introduced and various methods for DC fault detection and system level protection approaches for large scale HVDC grids are also discussed.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | e278 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Water |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Early online date | 8 Dec 2017 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 8 Dec 2017 |
Keywords
- modular multilevel converter
- high voltage dc transmission systems
- power transmission
- offshore wind farms
Fingerprint
Dive into the research topics of 'Review of DC fault protection for HVDC grids'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Prizes
-
Top 20 Most Read Paper Award in Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Energy and Environment 2017-2018
Li, Rui (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Other distinction