Summary

Conversion of existing AC lines to DC operation is generally considered the most effective way of increasing the power capability of the lines, especially for stability-constrained AC lines. Conversion to DC includes several aspects such as DC insulator dimensioning, and DC corona and field effects. The brochure gives information on these aspects and provides methods for their calculation.

Additional informations

Publication type Electra
Reference ELT_275_4
Publication year
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees
  • Overhead lines (B2)
Working groups WG B2.41
File size 709 KB
Pages number 3
Price for non member 20 €
Price for member Free
Guide to the conversion of existing AC lines to DC operation
Guide to the conversion of existing AC lines to DC operation