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Videos

SC B4
  • 2020 - Paper Session 1 (2020.09.02)
  • 2020 - Paper Session 2 (2020.09.02) 
  • 2020 - Paper Session 3 (2020.09.03)
  • 2020 - Paper Session 4 (2020.09.03)
  • 2020 - Tutorial: Guidelines for safe work methods in substations
  • 2021 - GDM 1 (2021.08.26)
  • 2021 - GDM 2 (2021.08.27)
  • 2021 - Tutorial: Management of risk in substations
  • 2021 - Workshop A3/B3: The impact of SF6 - Free alternatives in TD substations and its switchgear switching equipment
General

    2020    e-session Opening Ceremony (2020.08.24)

  • 2020    e-session International NGN Activities Update and Discussion (2020.08.28)
  • 2020    e-session_20200828_Women in Engineering_ Embracing Change and Overcoming Barriers(2020.08.28)
  • 2020    e-session_20200903_closing speech from CIGRE President, Michel AUGONNET (2020.09.03)
  • 2021    VCS Opening Ceremony (2021.08.20)
  • 2021    VCS NGN (2021.08.23)
  • 2021    VCS Women in Energy (2021.08.23)

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Session Papers & Presentations
  • B4-101    Brazilian Experience in Switching 800 kV LCC Converter Transformers
  • B4-102    Principles for paralleling HVDC-LCC converters: point-to-point transmission, multi-terminal and HVDC grids
  • B4-103    The measurement of HVDC ground electrodes resistance
  • B4-104    Large-capacity multi-infeed HVDC configuration – Managing simultaneously scheduled line outages to ensure power system security
  • B4-105    Simulation and Development of HVDC Control Room with Advanced HMI, Interface Systems, Analytical Tools and Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Monitoring
  • B4-106    Compacting HVDC VSC and LCC Converter Stations for Land Use Minimization
  • B4-107    Towards a deployment plan for a future European offshore grid: development of topologies
  • B4-108    Black-start and system restoration utilizing the NEMO Modular Multilevel Converter – a practical test in the Belgian transmission system
  • B4-109    Commissioning of VSC HVDC converters for STATCOM operation
  • B4-110    Open-Source HVDC Control - a High-Level Perspective
  • B4-111    European Experiences in HVDC System Reliability and Availability
  • B4-112    Challenges of HVDC standardization in external insulation design of converter stations
  • B4-113    HVDC Lifecycle management – a Reliability & Availability perspective
  • B4-114    Improved VSC HVDC for over head line HVDC transmission
  • B4-115    System studies for the Baihetan-Jiangsu ±800 kV Hybrid UHVDC project
  • B4-116    Planning and implementation of an HVDC link embedded in a low fault level AC system with high penetration of wind generation
  • B4-117    Levelized Energy Cost Improvement through Concept Selection and Availability Optimization for the Norfolk Windfarms' Export Links
  • B4-118    Dynamic stability issues of VSC-HVDC systems in AC Transmission Emulation Control: the Piossasco - Grande Ile case
  • B4-119    Design and functional aspects of a new HVDC link of Crete Island with the mainland Transmission System of Greece
  • B4-120    Multi Terminal Extension of Embedded Point to Point VSC HVDC Schemes
  • B4-121    A new approach to operational type testing of HVDC valves
  • B4-122    Combined Bridge MMC as efficient solution for HVDC systems with DC fault ride through requirements
  • B4-123    Towards a deployment plan for a future European offshore grid: cost-benefit analysis of topologies
  • B4-124    Demonstration of Multi-terminal DC Grid Integration with an MMC Test Bench
  • B4-125    Improving synthetic inertia provision by power electronic interfaced power sources to support future system stability
  • B4-126    The Celtic Interconnector – linking the electricity grids of Ireland and France
  • B4-127    Functions and Commissioning test of New Hokkaido-Honshu HVDC Link
  • B4-128    Experience in the HVDC equipment development for Vyborg converter complex upgrade at SS 400 Vyborg PJSC FGC UES
  • B4-129    Method for detecting of faulted section in cable-overhead HVDC line
  • B4-130    Improvement of the oscillatory behaviour of the HVDC link between Spain and France
  • B4-131    Optimization and Simulation for Network Performance of Back to Back VSC-HVDC Systems
  • B4-132    Calculation method for peak short-circuit currents for the security of HVDC grids
  • B4-133    System Design and Development of HYOSUNG 200MW BTB VSC-HVDC in a KEPCO System
  • B4-134    The Method of Components Critical Priority Assessment for HVDC Station Asset Management System
  • B4-135    Seismic Design and Validation of the HVDC Valve Structure
  • B4-136    Fundamental Frequency Blocking Filters for Champa- Kurukshetra HVDC ±800kV, 6000MW HVDC Parallel Bipole Transmission System – Design Consideration
  • B4-137    Assessment of protection strategy options for future DC grids
  • B4-138    Technical solutions to predict and mitigate inadvertent interaction of two parallel connected VSC-HVDC schemes feeding an islanded offshore Oil and Gas grid
  • B4-139    A Survey of the Reliability of HVDC Systems throughout World during 2017 – 2018
  • B4-201    Engineering Design and Control Method for Hangzhou's Flexible DC Distribution Network
  • B4-202    A New Method for Distinguishing DC Line Faults in Flexible DC Distribution System
  • B4-203    Development of Multi-Terminal DC link in Distribution Network
  • B4-204    The Flexible Power Link of Western Power Distribution: A Case Study
  • B4-301    Advantages of M-SSSC Devices over Traditional Series Compensation
  • B4-302    Recent FACTS Applications in Chesf Power Grid: Aspects of Technological Development
  • B4-303    Phoenix: The World's First Hybrid Synchronous Condenser System
  • B4-304    Capability and Flexibility of Energy Storage Enhanced STATCOMs in Low Inertia Power Grids
  • B4-306    Evaluating Modular Voltage Source Converter Based Technology in the GB Transmission System with EMT Studies
  • B4-307    Development of active filter function for STATCOM
  • B4-309    NSSS STATCOM – The Optimal Dynamic Reactive Support Solution for a Weak Network
  • B4-310    Study and Operational Experiences of STATCOM for Emerging Grid with Renewable Power Network
  • B4-311    Ascutney SVC - Engineering, Testing and Commissioning
Workshop

    2020 - CIGRE Workshop on Interaction assessment of VSC-HVDC links using EMT-type tools (from offline to real-time)

    2020 - Forum A3/B4: HVDC Grid Technologies: 24 presentations

Tutorials - Documents

    2020  Inverters in Weak/Isolated Grids – Operational Aspects

NGN Papers

    2020  Analysis and Protection of Valve-Side Single-Phase-to-Ground Faults in HB-MMC based Bipolar HVDC Systems

  • 2020  Inverter Design Considerations for Low Inertia Weak Grids

Summary Report

    2020   SC B4

Additional informations

Publication type Session Materials
Reference SESSION_2021_B4
Publication year
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees
  • DC systems and power electronics (B4)
Price for non member 150 €
Price for member Free

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Sessions 2020 & 2021 - SC B4 Package
Sessions 2020 & 2021 - SC B4 Package