Loss Study of LCC-Based HVDC Thyristor Valves and Converter Transformers Using IEC 61803 Std. and Component Datasheet Parameters

P. A. Gbadega, A. K. Saha

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Abstract

It is worthy of note that, the losses of converter station are mainly composed of the losses of valves and converter transformers. To decrease the total losses of the high voltage direct current system, the losses of valves and converter transformer should be considered and critically investigated. In view of this, it is expedient to determine and calculate the power loss profile of the HVDC thyristor valves and converter transformer in order to have an overview of how to decrease the total losses of the high voltage direct current system. Therefore, it is the purpose of this study to investigate various methods of determining the load losses of converter transformer. Subsequently, two of the methods are used to calculate the load losses of the HVDC converter transformer in order to validate the results. More so, this research work also explicitly discuss the procedures to provide total loss figures for thyristor valves during operating and standby conditions, based on the summation of individual loss components. This study was done in accordance with the formulas in IEC standard 61803, Determination of Power Losses in High-voltage Direct-Current (HVDC) Converter Stations alongside.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, PowerAfrica 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages32-37
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538641637
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Nov 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event2018 IEEE Power and Energy Society and Industrial Applications Society PowerAfrica, PowerAfrica 2018 - Cape Town, South Africa
Duration: 26 Jun 201829 Jun 2018

Publication series

Name2018 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, PowerAfrica 2018

Conference

Conference2018 IEEE Power and Energy Society and Industrial Applications Society PowerAfrica, PowerAfrica 2018
Country/TerritorySouth Africa
CityCape Town
Period26/06/1829/06/18

Keywords

  • converter station and converter transformer
  • datasheet parameters
  • HVDC
  • power losses
  • thyristor valves

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Control and Optimization

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