What will I learn from this course?

• Describe system level functioning of HVDC station
• Describe interaction of HVDC station with HVAC station

Topics

Introduction to HVDC single line diagram (SLD)

• HVDC SLD, AC switchyard, AC harmonic filters, high frequency filters, converter transformers, converters, DC smoothing reactors, DC filters, DC switchgear, DC transducers.

Introduction to harmonics and filters

• Harmonics, AC system model, type of filters, DC filter protection.

Introduction to insulation coordination

• General principles, over voltage, withstand voltage, surge arrester, clearance and creepage

Overview of digital study

• Load flow and short circuit level (SCL), fundamental frequency, temporary over voltage, self-excitation, transient stability and voltage stability, Eigen valve analysis for dynamic interactions, sub-synchronous oscillation, equivalent network for RTDS, AC harmonic impedance for AC filter design, controls, sequencing and protection functional specifications, control system dynamic performance study, protection coordination study, model developing, model equivalents, model adaptation, development (PSS/E, PSCAD)

Learning path