Summary

This Brochure describes VSC Transmission technology, i.e. HVDC transmission using Voltage Sourced Converters. A comparison with Line Commutated HVDC technology is provided. The WG found no technical reason why this technology could not be used at high voltage and power, and concluded that such development would depend solely on the perceived commercial return on the R&D investment.

Additional informations

Publication type Technical Brochures
Reference 269
Publication year
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees
  • DC systems and power electronics (B4)
Working groups WG B4.37
File size 2 MB
Pages number 82
Price for non member 160 €
Price for member Free

Keywords

VSC transmission technology, VSC phase unit, two-level converter, three-level converter, multi-level converter, losses, operating principles of VSC, VSC transmission topologies, VSC valve, VSC control, fault performance, protection requirement, harmonic performance, environmental impact

VSC Transmission
VSC Transmission