DC Power Transmission Systems

This course gives an introduction to the DC power transmission system using the conventional line commutated converters. The topics covered include a detailed analysis of the 6 pulse line commutated converter (LCC), 12 pulse LCC, capacitor commutated converter, DC link control, and design of single tuned filter.

INTENDED AUDIENCE : Interestedstudents PREREQUISITES : Knowledge of electric circuit analysis and power electronic devices INDUSTRY SUPPORT : Nil

COURSE LAYOUT Week :1 Choice of Converter Configuration for any Pulse NumberWeek :2 Analysis of 6 Pulse Line Commutated Converter Week :3 Capacitor Commutated Converter Week :4 12 Pulse Line Commutated Converter Week :5 Types of DC Link Week :6 DC Link Control Week :7 Multi-Terminal DC System – Applications, Types Week :8 Non-characteristic Harmonics Week :9 Filters – Design of Single Tuned Filter Week :10 Comparison of AC and DC Transmission – Economics and Technical Performance