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Protection of VSC Controlled HVDCPlus System using PWM Technique
Er. Shashank S. Deshmukh1, Er. Shridhar S. Khule2
1PG student, Department of Electrical Engineering, Matoshri College of Engineering and Research Centre,
Eklahare, Nashik, Maharashtra, India.
2Head of Department, Department of Electrical Engineering, Matoshri College of Engineering and Research
Centre, Eklahare, Nashik, Maharashtra, India.
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Abstract - Rapid development in the field of power electronic
devices with turn off capability like Insulated Gate Bipolar
Transistors (IGBT) and Gate Turn-OffThyristors(GTO), makes
the Voltage Sourced Converters (VSC) getting more and more
attractive for High Voltage Direct Current Transmission
(HVDC). This new innovative technology provides substantial
technical and economical advantages for different
applications compared to conventional HVDC transmission
systems based on thyristor technology. This paper focuses on
VSC application for HVDC systems of highpowerratings(up to
200 MW) which are currently in discussion for several
projects. After a brief description of the main circuit
components an overview on basic design aspects of VSC based
HVDC systems is given along with Fault analysis.
Key Words: HVDC, VSC, Harmonic Performance,
Insulation Coordination, Transient Stress.
1. INTRODUCTION
In this paper, we use HVDCplus as a terminology for a
HVDC transmission system which is based on VSC
technology. The extension 'plus' stands for power link
Universal systems and represents economical solutions to
the most challenging requirements on power transmission
and distribution. Some important highlights are:
 Feeding AC systems with low short circuit poweror
even passive networks with no local power
generation.
 STATCOM functionality, i.e.continuouslyadjustable
reactive power support to the AC system to control
AC bus voltage and improve system stability. Active
and reactive power exchange can be controlled
independently from each other within the total
power rating of a station
These features make HVDCPlus an interesting
alternative to conventional thyristor basedHVDCsystems.A
conventional HVDC can only operate in AC systems with
appropriate short circuit power. Under weak system
conditions, rotating synchronous phase shifters, that are
expensive both in investment and maintenance, have been
used to achieve reliable operation. A HVDCplus converter is
equipped with semiconductordevicessuchasIGBTsthatcan
be turned on and off in a controlled manner. Therefore, the
converter is able to function in a system where there is no
local generation and can control the ac system voltage and
frequency.
Thyristor converters as used in conventional HVDC
systems always require reactive power. The reactive power
demand varies according to the active power transfer.
Additional power components such as switched capacitor
banks or Static VAR Compensators (SVC) have been used to
supply the reactive power demand of the converter station.
In an HVDCplus system, each station can control active and
reactive power flow independently from each other within
the total MVA power ratings. Thus, the scheme not only can
transmit active power from one AC network toanotherbutit
also offers the possibility of controlling the AC bus voltage
and improving the AC system stability. HVDCplus is seen
today a sophisticated alternative to conventional HVDC
systems in the fields of
 Interconnecting weak or isolated AC systems
 Interconnecting AC systems in the lower and middle
power range.
 Connecting remote isolated loads like off-shore Oil-
and Gas-platforms
 Connecting Wind parks (on-shore or off-shore)
 Multi Terminal HVDC systems.
2. HVDCPLUS TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS
HVDCPlus systems are available today for power ratings
up to 200 MW for one 12pulse bipolar unit. This power
transfer is achieved with DC voltages up to 150 kV and DC
currents up to more than 700 A. Fig. 1 shows the main
circuit diagram of a HVDCplus transmission scheme as an
example. The transmission system consists of two stations,
Station A and Station B, connected by a DC cable or an
overhead line. The major power components are
 High voltage DC circuit
 Voltage Sourced Converters (VSC)
 Transformers
The system shown in Fig. 1 is of bipolar type. One station
comprises two equally designed VSCs, each providing a DC
voltage Vdc. The central point of the DC circuit is grounded in
one of the stations via grounding impedance and a parallel
connected ZnO arrester. The central point of the other
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station is grounded only by an arrester to prevent current
flowing through the ground path.
Fig.1: Main circuit diagram of a bipolar HVDCPlus
transmission system
Similar to a conventional HVDC HVDCplus scheme
can also be built as a mono polar system or as a Back to Back
station. The major power componentsaredescribedinmore
detail in the following chapters.
2.1. High Voltage DC Circuit
The DC circuit is formed by the storagecapacitorsand
the DC cable or overhead line respectively. A storage
capacitor provides the corresponding VSC with a smooth DC
voltage of a fixed polarity. To achieve maximum use of the
power semiconductors of the VSC, the capacitor needs to be
connected to the converter by a low inductive path. The size
of the capacity is chosen according to the maximum DC
voltage ripple tolerated.
The DC cable can take significant advantage of the
fixed polarity of the DC voltage. In conventional thyristor
based transmission systems, power reversal is always
associated with changing the polarity of the DC voltage.
Transient phenomena in the cable required special design
measures and higher insulation capability. A HVDCplus
system instead cannot change voltage polarity. Power
reversal is achieved by changing the direction of DC current
instead. This allows to use new extruded DC cables, which
are an attractive alternative to self contained oil filled or
mass impregnated paper insulated cables as used for
conventional thyristor based HVDC systems
2.2. Voltage Sourced Converters for HVDCplus
The world of converters might be divided into two
groups that are to be distinguished by their operation
principle. One group needs an AC system to operate. The AC
system voltage forces the current to commutate from one
phase to another. Using controlled semiconductors like
thyristors, the point-on-wave for commutation can be
chosen and thus, the power exchanged between AC and DC
system via the converter can be controlled. Converters that
rely on an AC system to operate are called Line Commutated
Converters. Conventional HVDC systems employ Line
Commutated Converters.
The second group of converters does not need an AC
system to operate and is therefore called Self Commutated
Converters. Depending on the design of the DC circuit this
group can further on be divided into Current Source
Converters and Voltage SourcedConverters(VSC).ACurrent
Source Converter operates with a smooth DC current
provided by a reactor, while a VSC operates with a smooth
DC voltage provided by the storage capacitor
Among the Self Commutated Converters it is
especially the VSC that has a long history in the lower power
range for industrial drive applications. Operational
experience and a broad market of semiconductors might be
two important factors promoting VSC to be used in high
voltage applications. Static Compensators (STATCOM) like
the l00 MVAR TVA Statcom [l] or the 320 MVA Unified
Power Flow Controller (UPFC) [2] are examples for a new
group of so-called Flexible AC Transmission Systems
(FACTS) devices that have been successfully operating in
high voltage power systems for years.
Introducing VSC technology into HVDC transmission
has led to the innovative HVDCPlus transmission system.
Fig.2: Equivalent circuit of 6 pulse IGBT based 2 level VSC
& Basic principle of a 2 level VSC
Fig. 2 shows an equivalent diagram of a VSC as to be
used for HVDCPlus transmission systems. It consists of a
6pulse bridge equipped with IGBTs and a anti-parallel
connected 6 pulse bridge equipped with free wheeling
diodes. Basically, either GTOs or IGBTs can be used as
semiconductor switches. To achieve the required power
rating, a number of devices is connected in series. GTO
valves allow higher currents but less DC voltage than IGBT
valves. For HVDCPlus long distance transmission systems
high transmission voltages are advantageous to keep
transmission losses low. This favors the use of IGBT valves.
With the present design and technology, IGBT valves can
block up to 150 kV. A VSC equipped with these valves can
carry up to 800 A (RMS) AC line current. This results in a
power rating of approximately 140 MVA of one VSC.
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The basic function of a VSC is to convert the DC
voltage of the storage capacitor into AC voltages. Fig. 2
illustrates the basic operating principle. The polarity of the
DC voltage of the converter is defined by the polarity of the
diode rectifier. The IGBTs can be switched on at any time by
appropriate gate voltages. However, if one IGBT of a branch
is switched on, the other IGBT must have been switched off
before to prevent a short circuit of the storage capacitor.
Reliable converter interlock functions will preclude
unwanted switching of IGBTs. Alternating switching the
IGBTs of one phase module as shown in Fig. 3 successively
connects the AC Terminal of the VSC to the plus tapping and
the minus tapping of the DC capacitor. This results in a stair
stepped AC voltage comprising two voltage levels: +Vdc/2
and - Vdc/2. A VSC as shown in Fig. 2 is therefore called a 2
level converter
Due to a switching frequency, that is considerably
higher than the AC system power frequency, the waveshape
of the converter AC current will be controlled to be very
sinusoidal. This is achieved by special “Pulse Width
Modulation”(PWM) methods. The three level converter
comprises 4 valves in one phase leg as shown in Fig. 4. The
switching rule is that only two valves that are directly
connected in series can be switched on at a time, i.e. S1 and
S2 or S2 and S3 or S3 and S4. Switching on S1 and S2
connects to the plus tapping, S2 and S3 connects via the
clamping diodes to the mid-point tapping (MP), S3 and S4
connects to the minus tapping of the DC circuit to the AC
terminal of the phase leg. Thus, the resulting voltage on the
AC terminal comprises three levels insteadoftwoincaseofa
2level converter.
Fig.3: Equivalent circuit of 6 pulse IGBT based 3 level VSC
Fig.4: Basic principle of a 3 level VSC
2.3 Pulse width modulation:
Pulse-width modulation (PWM), or pulse-duration
modulation (PDM), isa modulationtechniqueusedcontrolof
the power supplied to electrical devices. The average value
of voltage (and current) fed to the load is controlled by
turning the switch between supply and load on and off at a
fast rate. The longer the switch is on compared to the off
periods, the higher the total power supplied to the load. The
PWM switching frequency has to be much higher than what
would affect the load (the device thatusesthepower),which
is to say that the resultant waveform perceived by the load
must be as smooth as possible. The rate (or frequency) at
which the power supply must switch can vary greatly
depending on load and application, for example. Switching
has to be done several times a minute in an electric stove;
120 Hz in a lamp dimmer; betweena fewkilohertz(kHz)and
tens of kHz for a motor drive; and well into the tens or
hundreds of kHz in audio amplifiers and computer power
supplies. The main advantage of PWM is that power loss in
the switching devices is very low. When a switch is off there
is practically no current, and when it is on and power is
being transferred to the load, there is almostnovoltagedrop
across the switch. Power loss, being the product of voltage
and current, is thus in both cases close to zero.
2.4 Transformers
Normally, the converters are connected to the AC
system via transformers. The most important functions of
the transformers are:
1. To provide a reactance between converter AC terminals
and AC system
2. To transform the voltage of the AC system to a value
optimized to the converter voltages and currents
3. To connect two single 6pulse converterstoforma 12pulse
group
4. To connect two single converters with different DC
potentials to ground.
However, in some cases functions 2 to 4 might not
be an issue for the design concept of a HVDCplus system. If,
for example, functions 2, 3 and 4 do not apply, because the
present AC system voltage matches the converter voltages
and currents, and there is just one converter per station
necessary to transmit the required power, then function 1
can be taken by a reactor coil leading to a more simple
station design and considerable cost savings.
Transformer or reactor is exposed to the converter
AC voltage which has a rectangular wave shape as shown in
Fig. 4. A 2 level converter will frequently change the
potential between the phases from zero to Vdc within a
couple of microseconds. Steep voltage steps like these
results in high stresses of the insulation materials. A low-
pass filter connected to the AC terminals of the converter
might be used, to lower dv/dt values.
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2.5 Basic building blocks of HVDC Plus system.
AC System:-
An analog signal is a signal thatcanbecontinuously,
or infinitely, varied to representanysmall amountofchange.
Pneumatic, or air pressure, signals used to be used
predominately in industrial instrumentation signal systems.
This has been largely supersededby analog electrical signals
such as voltage and current. To understand the ways in
which an analog signal is transmitted over a circuit, it is first
important to understand the relationships that make analog
signal transmission possible. It is the fundamental
relationship between voltage, current, and electrical
resistance that allow either a continuously varying current
or voltage to represent a continuous process variable.
Rectifiers:-
A rectifier is an electrical device
that converts alternating current (AC), which periodically
reverses direction, to direct current (DC), which flows in
only one direction. A rectifier is an electrical device
composed of one or more diodes that converts alternating
current (AC) to direct current (DC). A diode is likea one-way
valve that allows an electrical current to flow in only one
direction. This process is called rectification. A rectifier can
take the shape of several different physical forms such as
solid-state diodes, vacuum tube diodes, mercury arc valves,
silicon-controlled rectifiers and various other silicon-based
semiconductor switches.
Power Cables:-
A power cable is an electrical cable, an assembly of
one or more electrical conductors,usuallyheldtogetherwith
an overall sheath. The assembly is used for transmission of
electrical power. Power cables may be installed as
permanent wiring within buildings, buried in the ground,
run overhead, or exposed. The electrical wires are normally
made of copper. It is very good conductor, has good
malleability and ductility.
Inverter:-
A power inverter, or inverter,isanelectronicdevice
or circuitry that changes direct current (DC) to alternating
current (AC).The input voltage, output voltage and
frequency, and overall power handlingdependonthedesign
of the specific device or circuitry. Inverters can also be used
with transformers to change a certainDCinputvoltageintoa
completely different AC output voltage (either higher or
lower) but the output power must always be less than the
input power: it follows from the conservation of energy that
an inverter and transformer can't give out more power
Inverter Function and Benefits. Batteries produce power in
direct current (DC) form, which can run at very low voltages
but cannot be used to run most modern household
appliances. Utility companies and generators produce sine
wave alternating current (AC) power.
Data acquisition:-
Data acquisition istheprocessofmeasuringan electrical
or physical phenomenon such as voltage, current,
temperature, pressure, or sound with a computer. A DAQ
system consists of sensors, DAQ measurement hardware,
and a computer with programmable software. Compared to
traditional measurement systems, PC-based DAQ systems
exploit the processing power, productivity, display, and
connectivity capabilities of industry-standard computers
providing a more powerful, flexible, and cost-effective
measurement solution.
 Sensors, to convert physical parameters to electrical
signals.
 Signal conditioning circuitry, to convert sensor
signals into a form that can be converted to digital
values.
 Analog-to-digital converters, to convert conditioned
sensor signals to digital values.
2.6 Harmonics
Like all power electronic converters, VSCs generate
harmonic voltages and currents in the ac and dc systems
connected. In a simplified manner, a VSCcanbeconsidereda
harmonic voltage source behind the impedance of the
converter transformer. In the same way, a VSC can be
considered a harmonic current source connected in parallel
to the storage capacitor.
Harmonics generated depend on:
 the station topology(e.g. 6 pulse or 12 pulse)
 the switching frequency of IGBT's
 the pulse pattern applied.
Using 12 pulse configuration instead of 6 pulse will improve
harmonic conditions both on AC and DC side. Characteristic
AC side harmonics will havetheordinal numbersVAC=12n+1;
n=1,2, ..., characteristic DC harmonics will have the ordinal
numbers VDC=12n; n=1,2, ...All other harmonics will be
cancelled out under ideal conditions.
Sophisticated PWM methods allow to eliminate
critical harmonics employing special optimized pulse
patterns. In most cases, such special designedpulse patterns
allow the converters to be operated at lower switching
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frequencies than would be necessary in case of delta-sinus
modulation to meet harmonic performance requirements.
Switching frequency, pulsepatternsandoperationlossesare
therefore seen as key issues of the design optimization
process of a HVDCPlus transmission scheme.
Fig.5: Equivalent circuit to calculate fundamental
load flow between VSC and AC system
Fig.6: PQ diagram of HVDCPlus station
Due to its inherent harmonic elimination capability
the harmonic interference of VSC converterisrathersmall in
comparison totheconventional linecommutatedconverters.
However, harmonic filters might be necessary on the ac and
dc sides depending on the harmonic performance
requirements both for ac and dc side, ac system harmonic
impedance, dc line /cable impedance and loss evaluation.
2.7 Insulation Coordination
Surge arresters are used to protect the HVDCplus
power components against transient over-voltages such as
lightning and switching surges. The followingarrestersshall
be normally installed on AC- and DC-side respectively:
a) AC-side arresters: - AC bus arrester
- AC filter arrester if applicable
b) DC-side arresters: - DC line arrester
- Neutral bus arrester
- DC filter arrester if applicable.
Calculation and selection of the Maximum
Continuous Operating Voltage (MCOV) of the arresters is
based on the maximum voltage which can appear during
continuous operation. Some extra margin is added to cover
temporary operating conditions, measuring tolerances etc.
The arrester ratingsarederivedasmaximumvalues
from several fault cases. The insulation strength of
equipment for lightning and switching stresses are chosen
on basis of calculated over-voltages. The minimum margins
used for determination of withstand levels for each
equipment are chosen in accordance to practice on
conventional HVDC and to IEC 6007 1-5.
3. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Steady State Characteristics
Fig. 6 shows a simplified single line diagram to
calculate the fundamental load flow between AC system and
one of the HVDC Plus VSCs. The AC system as well as the
converters are considered voltage sources. These voltage
sources are connected via the transformer, represented as
an ideal transformer and a leakage impedance. While
magnitude and phase angle of the AC system voltage VN or
V|
N & respectively is determined by the load flow of the AC
system, magnitude and phase angle of the converter voltage
VCon can be adopted by the converter control. According to
Kirchhoff’s law, controlling VCon relatively to VN results in a
corresponding voltage drop ∆V across the transformer
leakage impedance XT. Neglecting losses, the current I
through XT, lags by 900electrical. As a consequence,
controlling VCon determines the current I.
Fig. 7 shows the relations between voltages and
currents for an operating point as an example. The current I
can be split up regarding V|
N & into one component that is in
parallel and into another component that is in quadrature.
The active and reactive power exchangeasseenfrom the
AC system terminals of the transformer can be calculated
according to the following formulas
PN ;
qN = (1)
with
VN= ; PN= ; qN= ; ex=XT ; λ=
VN: present magnitude of the AC system voltage.
VNn: magnitude of the AC system nominal voltage.
Vcon: present magnitude of the converter AC voltage.
PN: present active power exchang from the AC system.
QN: present reactive power exchange as seen from the AC
system.
SbT: rated apparent power of the transformer.
Fig.7: Vector diagram
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Considering a certain AC system voltage VN, the operating
range of a HVDC plus station regarding active and reactive
power can be visualized using a PQ-diagram as showninFig.
8. Keeping the angle α constant while varying λ results in
straight lines as shown for αmax and αmin. Keeping λ constant
while varying α results in concentric circles as shown for
λmax, λ=1.0 and λmin. The power rating of the station is
marked by the circle |pN+jqN|=1.0 pu. Adjusting the
parameters λ and α accordingly, the VSC can operate at any
operating point on the circle area continuously. It can
therefore control active and reactive power exchange
independently from each other. If there is no active power
transfer required, a station still can serve as a STATCOM
providing capacitive or inductive reactive power support to
the AC system it is connected to.
4. TRANSIENT STRESSES
Similar to any other equipment in power systems,
components of an HVDCplus system might be exposed to
transient voltage and current stresses as a result of several
fault scenarios. Fig. 8 shows some characteristic fault cases
that are regarded for the design of a HVDCPlus system.
Faults are to be distinguished regarding the placetheycould
happen between external faults (faults outside the
transmission scheme, within the AC system) and internal
faults (faults inside the transmission scheme).
Regarding external faults, the concept is not only to
protect the equipment but also to provide best support to
the faulty AC system. Depending on the fault clearing
strategy, this support might include dynamic voltagecontrol
and power oscillation damping after voltage recovery. A
HVDCplus station can take advantage of the fast reactive
power control capability combined with the possibility to
feed or absorb active power
Internal faults will be precluded to the largest extent
possible using appropriate design margins for any
component and a safe station layout. However, in the event
of an internal fault, all components will be protected by fast
acting protection systems.
Fig.8: Decisive Fault Scenarios
The fig. 8 shows the fault scenarios. Based upon real time
conditions the HVDCplus system can mitigate fault in
fraction of time and attain stability immediately.
5. FAULT ANALYSIS
A three phase fault at bus 2 leads to transients in system
which are cleared in a fraction of time as can be seen from
the results displayed below.
6. RESULT DESCRIPTION
Startup and P & Q Step Responses in Station 1
The main waveforms from the scopes are reproduced
below.
Startup and Udc Step Response in Station 2
Station 2 converter controlling DC voltage is first de blocked
at t=0.1 s. Then, station 1 controlling active powerconverter
is de blocked at t=0.3 s and power is ramped up slowlyto 1.0
pu. Steady state is reached at approximately t=1.3 s with DC
voltage and power at 1.0 pu (200 kV, 200 MW). Both
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converters control the reactive power flow to a null value in
station 1 and to 20 MVAR (-0.1 pu) into station 2 system.
After steady state has been reached, a -0.1 pu step is applied
to the reference active power in converter 1 (t=1.5 s) and
later a -0.1 pu step is applied to the referencereactivepower
(t=2.0 s). In station 2, a -0.05 pu step is applied to the DC
voltage reference. The dynamic response of the regulators
are observed. Stabilizing time is approximately 0.3 s. The
control design attempts to decouple the active and reactive
power responses. Note how the regulators are more or less
mutually affected.
AC Side Perturbations
From the steady-state condition, a minor and a severe
perturbation are executed at station 1 and 2 systems
respectively. A three-phase voltage sag is first applied at
station 1 bus. Then, following the system recovery, a three-
phase to ground fault is applied at station 2 bus. The system
recovery from the perturbations should be prompt and
stable. The main waveforms from the scopesarereproduced
in the two figures below.
Voltage Step on AC System 1
The AC voltage step (-0.1 pu) is applied at t=1.5sduring0.14
s (7 cycles) at station 1. The results show that the active and
reactive power deviation from the pre-disturbance is less
than 0.09 pu and 0.2 pu respectively. The recovery time is
less than 0.3 s and the steady state is reached before next
perturbation initiation.
The fault is applied at t=2.1 s during 0.12 s (6 cycles) at
station 2.
Three-Phase to Ground Fault at Station 2 Bus
Note that during the three-phase fault the transmitted DC
power is almost halted and the DC voltage tends to increase
(1.2 pu) since the DC side capacitance is being excessively
charged. A special function (DC Voltage Control Override) in
the Active Power Control (in station 1) attempts to limit the
DC voltage within a fixed range. The system recovers well
after the fault, within 0.5 s. Note the damped oscillations
(around 10 Hz) in the reactive power.
7. CONCLUSION
The terminology HVDCPlus represents the latesttechnology
on high power transmission and distribution applications.
Innovative VSC allow high DC voltages of up to 150 kV per
VSC and AC currents up to 800A.This results in a very
economic design of a +_150 kV bipolar transmission system
for power ratings up to 200 MW. A HVDCPLUS system not
only transmits active power from one system to the other
but also comprises STATCOM functionality. Limited only by
the power rating of a station the system can freely control
the reactive power exchangewiththeACsystems.Thatsaves
extra investment on capacitor banks or SVC, that would be
necessary in case of conventional HVDC systems to
compensate the reactive power demand of the thyristor
controlled converters. The VSCs are equipped with modem
IGBTs. An IGBT combines the advantages of a GTO in terms
of high power switching capability with those of a transistor
regarding controllability ofvoltagesandcurrents bothin On-
and Off- state. This results in a robust converter design and
contributes to a high reliability of the overall transmission
scheme. The described HVDCPLUS transmission system
provides attractive technical advantagesforapplicationslike
interconnecting (point to pointormulti-terminal)very weak
ac systems in the lower and middle power range.
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IRJET- Protection of VSC Controlled HVDCPlus System using PWM Technique

  • 1. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 05 Issue: 11 | Nov 2018 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072 © 2018, IRJET | Impact Factor value: 7.211 | ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal | Page 295 Protection of VSC Controlled HVDCPlus System using PWM Technique Er. Shashank S. Deshmukh1, Er. Shridhar S. Khule2 1PG student, Department of Electrical Engineering, Matoshri College of Engineering and Research Centre, Eklahare, Nashik, Maharashtra, India. 2Head of Department, Department of Electrical Engineering, Matoshri College of Engineering and Research Centre, Eklahare, Nashik, Maharashtra, India. ----------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstract - Rapid development in the field of power electronic devices with turn off capability like Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBT) and Gate Turn-OffThyristors(GTO), makes the Voltage Sourced Converters (VSC) getting more and more attractive for High Voltage Direct Current Transmission (HVDC). This new innovative technology provides substantial technical and economical advantages for different applications compared to conventional HVDC transmission systems based on thyristor technology. This paper focuses on VSC application for HVDC systems of highpowerratings(up to 200 MW) which are currently in discussion for several projects. After a brief description of the main circuit components an overview on basic design aspects of VSC based HVDC systems is given along with Fault analysis. Key Words: HVDC, VSC, Harmonic Performance, Insulation Coordination, Transient Stress. 1. INTRODUCTION In this paper, we use HVDCplus as a terminology for a HVDC transmission system which is based on VSC technology. The extension 'plus' stands for power link Universal systems and represents economical solutions to the most challenging requirements on power transmission and distribution. Some important highlights are:  Feeding AC systems with low short circuit poweror even passive networks with no local power generation.  STATCOM functionality, i.e.continuouslyadjustable reactive power support to the AC system to control AC bus voltage and improve system stability. Active and reactive power exchange can be controlled independently from each other within the total power rating of a station These features make HVDCPlus an interesting alternative to conventional thyristor basedHVDCsystems.A conventional HVDC can only operate in AC systems with appropriate short circuit power. Under weak system conditions, rotating synchronous phase shifters, that are expensive both in investment and maintenance, have been used to achieve reliable operation. A HVDCplus converter is equipped with semiconductordevicessuchasIGBTsthatcan be turned on and off in a controlled manner. Therefore, the converter is able to function in a system where there is no local generation and can control the ac system voltage and frequency. Thyristor converters as used in conventional HVDC systems always require reactive power. The reactive power demand varies according to the active power transfer. Additional power components such as switched capacitor banks or Static VAR Compensators (SVC) have been used to supply the reactive power demand of the converter station. In an HVDCplus system, each station can control active and reactive power flow independently from each other within the total MVA power ratings. Thus, the scheme not only can transmit active power from one AC network toanotherbutit also offers the possibility of controlling the AC bus voltage and improving the AC system stability. HVDCplus is seen today a sophisticated alternative to conventional HVDC systems in the fields of  Interconnecting weak or isolated AC systems  Interconnecting AC systems in the lower and middle power range.  Connecting remote isolated loads like off-shore Oil- and Gas-platforms  Connecting Wind parks (on-shore or off-shore)  Multi Terminal HVDC systems. 2. HVDCPLUS TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS HVDCPlus systems are available today for power ratings up to 200 MW for one 12pulse bipolar unit. This power transfer is achieved with DC voltages up to 150 kV and DC currents up to more than 700 A. Fig. 1 shows the main circuit diagram of a HVDCplus transmission scheme as an example. The transmission system consists of two stations, Station A and Station B, connected by a DC cable or an overhead line. The major power components are  High voltage DC circuit  Voltage Sourced Converters (VSC)  Transformers The system shown in Fig. 1 is of bipolar type. One station comprises two equally designed VSCs, each providing a DC voltage Vdc. The central point of the DC circuit is grounded in one of the stations via grounding impedance and a parallel connected ZnO arrester. The central point of the other
  • 2. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 05 Issue: 11 | Nov 2018 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072 © 2018, IRJET | Impact Factor value: 7.211 | ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal | Page 296 station is grounded only by an arrester to prevent current flowing through the ground path. Fig.1: Main circuit diagram of a bipolar HVDCPlus transmission system Similar to a conventional HVDC HVDCplus scheme can also be built as a mono polar system or as a Back to Back station. The major power componentsaredescribedinmore detail in the following chapters. 2.1. High Voltage DC Circuit The DC circuit is formed by the storagecapacitorsand the DC cable or overhead line respectively. A storage capacitor provides the corresponding VSC with a smooth DC voltage of a fixed polarity. To achieve maximum use of the power semiconductors of the VSC, the capacitor needs to be connected to the converter by a low inductive path. The size of the capacity is chosen according to the maximum DC voltage ripple tolerated. The DC cable can take significant advantage of the fixed polarity of the DC voltage. In conventional thyristor based transmission systems, power reversal is always associated with changing the polarity of the DC voltage. Transient phenomena in the cable required special design measures and higher insulation capability. A HVDCplus system instead cannot change voltage polarity. Power reversal is achieved by changing the direction of DC current instead. This allows to use new extruded DC cables, which are an attractive alternative to self contained oil filled or mass impregnated paper insulated cables as used for conventional thyristor based HVDC systems 2.2. Voltage Sourced Converters for HVDCplus The world of converters might be divided into two groups that are to be distinguished by their operation principle. One group needs an AC system to operate. The AC system voltage forces the current to commutate from one phase to another. Using controlled semiconductors like thyristors, the point-on-wave for commutation can be chosen and thus, the power exchanged between AC and DC system via the converter can be controlled. Converters that rely on an AC system to operate are called Line Commutated Converters. Conventional HVDC systems employ Line Commutated Converters. The second group of converters does not need an AC system to operate and is therefore called Self Commutated Converters. Depending on the design of the DC circuit this group can further on be divided into Current Source Converters and Voltage SourcedConverters(VSC).ACurrent Source Converter operates with a smooth DC current provided by a reactor, while a VSC operates with a smooth DC voltage provided by the storage capacitor Among the Self Commutated Converters it is especially the VSC that has a long history in the lower power range for industrial drive applications. Operational experience and a broad market of semiconductors might be two important factors promoting VSC to be used in high voltage applications. Static Compensators (STATCOM) like the l00 MVAR TVA Statcom [l] or the 320 MVA Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC) [2] are examples for a new group of so-called Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) devices that have been successfully operating in high voltage power systems for years. Introducing VSC technology into HVDC transmission has led to the innovative HVDCPlus transmission system. Fig.2: Equivalent circuit of 6 pulse IGBT based 2 level VSC & Basic principle of a 2 level VSC Fig. 2 shows an equivalent diagram of a VSC as to be used for HVDCPlus transmission systems. It consists of a 6pulse bridge equipped with IGBTs and a anti-parallel connected 6 pulse bridge equipped with free wheeling diodes. Basically, either GTOs or IGBTs can be used as semiconductor switches. To achieve the required power rating, a number of devices is connected in series. GTO valves allow higher currents but less DC voltage than IGBT valves. For HVDCPlus long distance transmission systems high transmission voltages are advantageous to keep transmission losses low. This favors the use of IGBT valves. With the present design and technology, IGBT valves can block up to 150 kV. A VSC equipped with these valves can carry up to 800 A (RMS) AC line current. This results in a power rating of approximately 140 MVA of one VSC.
  • 3. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 05 Issue: 11 | Nov 2018 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072 © 2018, IRJET | Impact Factor value: 7.211 | ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal | Page 297 The basic function of a VSC is to convert the DC voltage of the storage capacitor into AC voltages. Fig. 2 illustrates the basic operating principle. The polarity of the DC voltage of the converter is defined by the polarity of the diode rectifier. The IGBTs can be switched on at any time by appropriate gate voltages. However, if one IGBT of a branch is switched on, the other IGBT must have been switched off before to prevent a short circuit of the storage capacitor. Reliable converter interlock functions will preclude unwanted switching of IGBTs. Alternating switching the IGBTs of one phase module as shown in Fig. 3 successively connects the AC Terminal of the VSC to the plus tapping and the minus tapping of the DC capacitor. This results in a stair stepped AC voltage comprising two voltage levels: +Vdc/2 and - Vdc/2. A VSC as shown in Fig. 2 is therefore called a 2 level converter Due to a switching frequency, that is considerably higher than the AC system power frequency, the waveshape of the converter AC current will be controlled to be very sinusoidal. This is achieved by special “Pulse Width Modulation”(PWM) methods. The three level converter comprises 4 valves in one phase leg as shown in Fig. 4. The switching rule is that only two valves that are directly connected in series can be switched on at a time, i.e. S1 and S2 or S2 and S3 or S3 and S4. Switching on S1 and S2 connects to the plus tapping, S2 and S3 connects via the clamping diodes to the mid-point tapping (MP), S3 and S4 connects to the minus tapping of the DC circuit to the AC terminal of the phase leg. Thus, the resulting voltage on the AC terminal comprises three levels insteadoftwoincaseofa 2level converter. Fig.3: Equivalent circuit of 6 pulse IGBT based 3 level VSC Fig.4: Basic principle of a 3 level VSC 2.3 Pulse width modulation: Pulse-width modulation (PWM), or pulse-duration modulation (PDM), isa modulationtechniqueusedcontrolof the power supplied to electrical devices. The average value of voltage (and current) fed to the load is controlled by turning the switch between supply and load on and off at a fast rate. The longer the switch is on compared to the off periods, the higher the total power supplied to the load. The PWM switching frequency has to be much higher than what would affect the load (the device thatusesthepower),which is to say that the resultant waveform perceived by the load must be as smooth as possible. The rate (or frequency) at which the power supply must switch can vary greatly depending on load and application, for example. Switching has to be done several times a minute in an electric stove; 120 Hz in a lamp dimmer; betweena fewkilohertz(kHz)and tens of kHz for a motor drive; and well into the tens or hundreds of kHz in audio amplifiers and computer power supplies. The main advantage of PWM is that power loss in the switching devices is very low. When a switch is off there is practically no current, and when it is on and power is being transferred to the load, there is almostnovoltagedrop across the switch. Power loss, being the product of voltage and current, is thus in both cases close to zero. 2.4 Transformers Normally, the converters are connected to the AC system via transformers. The most important functions of the transformers are: 1. To provide a reactance between converter AC terminals and AC system 2. To transform the voltage of the AC system to a value optimized to the converter voltages and currents 3. To connect two single 6pulse converterstoforma 12pulse group 4. To connect two single converters with different DC potentials to ground. However, in some cases functions 2 to 4 might not be an issue for the design concept of a HVDCplus system. If, for example, functions 2, 3 and 4 do not apply, because the present AC system voltage matches the converter voltages and currents, and there is just one converter per station necessary to transmit the required power, then function 1 can be taken by a reactor coil leading to a more simple station design and considerable cost savings. Transformer or reactor is exposed to the converter AC voltage which has a rectangular wave shape as shown in Fig. 4. A 2 level converter will frequently change the potential between the phases from zero to Vdc within a couple of microseconds. Steep voltage steps like these results in high stresses of the insulation materials. A low- pass filter connected to the AC terminals of the converter might be used, to lower dv/dt values.
  • 4. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 05 Issue: 11 | Nov 2018 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072 © 2018, IRJET | Impact Factor value: 7.211 | ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal | Page 298 2.5 Basic building blocks of HVDC Plus system. AC System:- An analog signal is a signal thatcanbecontinuously, or infinitely, varied to representanysmall amountofchange. Pneumatic, or air pressure, signals used to be used predominately in industrial instrumentation signal systems. This has been largely supersededby analog electrical signals such as voltage and current. To understand the ways in which an analog signal is transmitted over a circuit, it is first important to understand the relationships that make analog signal transmission possible. It is the fundamental relationship between voltage, current, and electrical resistance that allow either a continuously varying current or voltage to represent a continuous process variable. Rectifiers:- A rectifier is an electrical device that converts alternating current (AC), which periodically reverses direction, to direct current (DC), which flows in only one direction. A rectifier is an electrical device composed of one or more diodes that converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). A diode is likea one-way valve that allows an electrical current to flow in only one direction. This process is called rectification. A rectifier can take the shape of several different physical forms such as solid-state diodes, vacuum tube diodes, mercury arc valves, silicon-controlled rectifiers and various other silicon-based semiconductor switches. Power Cables:- A power cable is an electrical cable, an assembly of one or more electrical conductors,usuallyheldtogetherwith an overall sheath. The assembly is used for transmission of electrical power. Power cables may be installed as permanent wiring within buildings, buried in the ground, run overhead, or exposed. The electrical wires are normally made of copper. It is very good conductor, has good malleability and ductility. Inverter:- A power inverter, or inverter,isanelectronicdevice or circuitry that changes direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC).The input voltage, output voltage and frequency, and overall power handlingdependonthedesign of the specific device or circuitry. Inverters can also be used with transformers to change a certainDCinputvoltageintoa completely different AC output voltage (either higher or lower) but the output power must always be less than the input power: it follows from the conservation of energy that an inverter and transformer can't give out more power Inverter Function and Benefits. Batteries produce power in direct current (DC) form, which can run at very low voltages but cannot be used to run most modern household appliances. Utility companies and generators produce sine wave alternating current (AC) power. Data acquisition:- Data acquisition istheprocessofmeasuringan electrical or physical phenomenon such as voltage, current, temperature, pressure, or sound with a computer. A DAQ system consists of sensors, DAQ measurement hardware, and a computer with programmable software. Compared to traditional measurement systems, PC-based DAQ systems exploit the processing power, productivity, display, and connectivity capabilities of industry-standard computers providing a more powerful, flexible, and cost-effective measurement solution.  Sensors, to convert physical parameters to electrical signals.  Signal conditioning circuitry, to convert sensor signals into a form that can be converted to digital values.  Analog-to-digital converters, to convert conditioned sensor signals to digital values. 2.6 Harmonics Like all power electronic converters, VSCs generate harmonic voltages and currents in the ac and dc systems connected. In a simplified manner, a VSCcanbeconsidereda harmonic voltage source behind the impedance of the converter transformer. In the same way, a VSC can be considered a harmonic current source connected in parallel to the storage capacitor. Harmonics generated depend on:  the station topology(e.g. 6 pulse or 12 pulse)  the switching frequency of IGBT's  the pulse pattern applied. Using 12 pulse configuration instead of 6 pulse will improve harmonic conditions both on AC and DC side. Characteristic AC side harmonics will havetheordinal numbersVAC=12n+1; n=1,2, ..., characteristic DC harmonics will have the ordinal numbers VDC=12n; n=1,2, ...All other harmonics will be cancelled out under ideal conditions. Sophisticated PWM methods allow to eliminate critical harmonics employing special optimized pulse patterns. In most cases, such special designedpulse patterns allow the converters to be operated at lower switching
  • 5. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 05 Issue: 11 | Nov 2018 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072 © 2018, IRJET | Impact Factor value: 7.211 | ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal | Page 299 frequencies than would be necessary in case of delta-sinus modulation to meet harmonic performance requirements. Switching frequency, pulsepatternsandoperationlossesare therefore seen as key issues of the design optimization process of a HVDCPlus transmission scheme. Fig.5: Equivalent circuit to calculate fundamental load flow between VSC and AC system Fig.6: PQ diagram of HVDCPlus station Due to its inherent harmonic elimination capability the harmonic interference of VSC converterisrathersmall in comparison totheconventional linecommutatedconverters. However, harmonic filters might be necessary on the ac and dc sides depending on the harmonic performance requirements both for ac and dc side, ac system harmonic impedance, dc line /cable impedance and loss evaluation. 2.7 Insulation Coordination Surge arresters are used to protect the HVDCplus power components against transient over-voltages such as lightning and switching surges. The followingarrestersshall be normally installed on AC- and DC-side respectively: a) AC-side arresters: - AC bus arrester - AC filter arrester if applicable b) DC-side arresters: - DC line arrester - Neutral bus arrester - DC filter arrester if applicable. Calculation and selection of the Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (MCOV) of the arresters is based on the maximum voltage which can appear during continuous operation. Some extra margin is added to cover temporary operating conditions, measuring tolerances etc. The arrester ratingsarederivedasmaximumvalues from several fault cases. The insulation strength of equipment for lightning and switching stresses are chosen on basis of calculated over-voltages. The minimum margins used for determination of withstand levels for each equipment are chosen in accordance to practice on conventional HVDC and to IEC 6007 1-5. 3. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS Steady State Characteristics Fig. 6 shows a simplified single line diagram to calculate the fundamental load flow between AC system and one of the HVDC Plus VSCs. The AC system as well as the converters are considered voltage sources. These voltage sources are connected via the transformer, represented as an ideal transformer and a leakage impedance. While magnitude and phase angle of the AC system voltage VN or V| N & respectively is determined by the load flow of the AC system, magnitude and phase angle of the converter voltage VCon can be adopted by the converter control. According to Kirchhoff’s law, controlling VCon relatively to VN results in a corresponding voltage drop ∆V across the transformer leakage impedance XT. Neglecting losses, the current I through XT, lags by 900electrical. As a consequence, controlling VCon determines the current I. Fig. 7 shows the relations between voltages and currents for an operating point as an example. The current I can be split up regarding V| N & into one component that is in parallel and into another component that is in quadrature. The active and reactive power exchangeasseenfrom the AC system terminals of the transformer can be calculated according to the following formulas PN ; qN = (1) with VN= ; PN= ; qN= ; ex=XT ; λ= VN: present magnitude of the AC system voltage. VNn: magnitude of the AC system nominal voltage. Vcon: present magnitude of the converter AC voltage. PN: present active power exchang from the AC system. QN: present reactive power exchange as seen from the AC system. SbT: rated apparent power of the transformer. Fig.7: Vector diagram
  • 6. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 05 Issue: 11 | Nov 2018 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072 © 2018, IRJET | Impact Factor value: 7.211 | ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal | Page 300 Considering a certain AC system voltage VN, the operating range of a HVDC plus station regarding active and reactive power can be visualized using a PQ-diagram as showninFig. 8. Keeping the angle α constant while varying λ results in straight lines as shown for αmax and αmin. Keeping λ constant while varying α results in concentric circles as shown for λmax, λ=1.0 and λmin. The power rating of the station is marked by the circle |pN+jqN|=1.0 pu. Adjusting the parameters λ and α accordingly, the VSC can operate at any operating point on the circle area continuously. It can therefore control active and reactive power exchange independently from each other. If there is no active power transfer required, a station still can serve as a STATCOM providing capacitive or inductive reactive power support to the AC system it is connected to. 4. TRANSIENT STRESSES Similar to any other equipment in power systems, components of an HVDCplus system might be exposed to transient voltage and current stresses as a result of several fault scenarios. Fig. 8 shows some characteristic fault cases that are regarded for the design of a HVDCPlus system. Faults are to be distinguished regarding the placetheycould happen between external faults (faults outside the transmission scheme, within the AC system) and internal faults (faults inside the transmission scheme). Regarding external faults, the concept is not only to protect the equipment but also to provide best support to the faulty AC system. Depending on the fault clearing strategy, this support might include dynamic voltagecontrol and power oscillation damping after voltage recovery. A HVDCplus station can take advantage of the fast reactive power control capability combined with the possibility to feed or absorb active power Internal faults will be precluded to the largest extent possible using appropriate design margins for any component and a safe station layout. However, in the event of an internal fault, all components will be protected by fast acting protection systems. Fig.8: Decisive Fault Scenarios The fig. 8 shows the fault scenarios. Based upon real time conditions the HVDCplus system can mitigate fault in fraction of time and attain stability immediately. 5. FAULT ANALYSIS A three phase fault at bus 2 leads to transients in system which are cleared in a fraction of time as can be seen from the results displayed below. 6. RESULT DESCRIPTION Startup and P & Q Step Responses in Station 1 The main waveforms from the scopes are reproduced below. Startup and Udc Step Response in Station 2 Station 2 converter controlling DC voltage is first de blocked at t=0.1 s. Then, station 1 controlling active powerconverter is de blocked at t=0.3 s and power is ramped up slowlyto 1.0 pu. Steady state is reached at approximately t=1.3 s with DC voltage and power at 1.0 pu (200 kV, 200 MW). Both
  • 7. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 05 Issue: 11 | Nov 2018 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072 © 2018, IRJET | Impact Factor value: 7.211 | ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal | Page 301 converters control the reactive power flow to a null value in station 1 and to 20 MVAR (-0.1 pu) into station 2 system. After steady state has been reached, a -0.1 pu step is applied to the reference active power in converter 1 (t=1.5 s) and later a -0.1 pu step is applied to the referencereactivepower (t=2.0 s). In station 2, a -0.05 pu step is applied to the DC voltage reference. The dynamic response of the regulators are observed. Stabilizing time is approximately 0.3 s. The control design attempts to decouple the active and reactive power responses. Note how the regulators are more or less mutually affected. AC Side Perturbations From the steady-state condition, a minor and a severe perturbation are executed at station 1 and 2 systems respectively. A three-phase voltage sag is first applied at station 1 bus. Then, following the system recovery, a three- phase to ground fault is applied at station 2 bus. The system recovery from the perturbations should be prompt and stable. The main waveforms from the scopesarereproduced in the two figures below. Voltage Step on AC System 1 The AC voltage step (-0.1 pu) is applied at t=1.5sduring0.14 s (7 cycles) at station 1. The results show that the active and reactive power deviation from the pre-disturbance is less than 0.09 pu and 0.2 pu respectively. The recovery time is less than 0.3 s and the steady state is reached before next perturbation initiation. The fault is applied at t=2.1 s during 0.12 s (6 cycles) at station 2. Three-Phase to Ground Fault at Station 2 Bus Note that during the three-phase fault the transmitted DC power is almost halted and the DC voltage tends to increase (1.2 pu) since the DC side capacitance is being excessively charged. A special function (DC Voltage Control Override) in the Active Power Control (in station 1) attempts to limit the DC voltage within a fixed range. The system recovers well after the fault, within 0.5 s. Note the damped oscillations (around 10 Hz) in the reactive power. 7. CONCLUSION The terminology HVDCPlus represents the latesttechnology on high power transmission and distribution applications. Innovative VSC allow high DC voltages of up to 150 kV per VSC and AC currents up to 800A.This results in a very economic design of a +_150 kV bipolar transmission system for power ratings up to 200 MW. A HVDCPLUS system not only transmits active power from one system to the other but also comprises STATCOM functionality. Limited only by the power rating of a station the system can freely control the reactive power exchangewiththeACsystems.Thatsaves extra investment on capacitor banks or SVC, that would be necessary in case of conventional HVDC systems to compensate the reactive power demand of the thyristor controlled converters. The VSCs are equipped with modem IGBTs. An IGBT combines the advantages of a GTO in terms of high power switching capability with those of a transistor regarding controllability ofvoltagesandcurrents bothin On- and Off- state. This results in a robust converter design and contributes to a high reliability of the overall transmission scheme. The described HVDCPLUS transmission system provides attractive technical advantagesforapplicationslike interconnecting (point to pointormulti-terminal)very weak ac systems in the lower and middle power range. 8. REFERENCES [l] C. Schauder et al. "Operation of fl00Mvar TVA Statcom", IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, Vol. 12, No.4,October 1997, Pages 1805-1811 [2] AS. Mehraban et al. "Application of the World'sfirstUPFC under practical Constraints" RE, PES Winter PowerMeeting, 1997, Paper No. PE-511- [3] A. Koch et al. "Advanced Technologies for Power Transmission and Distribution - Benefits and Impact of Innovations", Beijing, October 18-21 1999, Electric Power International Conference on Transmission and Distribution, Proceedings, Paper No. 24 PWRD-0-11-1996 [4] IEEE FACTS Working Group,IEEE Transmission and Distribution committee"FACTS Applications".IEEE publications No.96TP 116-0
  • 8. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 05 Issue: 11 | Nov 2018 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072 © 2018, IRJET | Impact Factor value: 7.211 | ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal | Page 302 [5] "Enhancement of Power System StabilitywithVSC-HVDC Transmission." H.S.Kang,and A.Yazdani,SeniormemberIEEE 2016 North American Symposium. [6]"Improvement of Voltage stability by using VSC- HVDC"H.F.Latorre,student member IEEE and M.Gandhari,Member,IEEE,IEEE T&D ASIA-SIEF 2009,SEOUL,KOREA,OCTOBER 26-30,2009 [7]Application of VSC based HVDC in Power SystemStability Enhancement" by guo-Jie Li,T.T [8]Dr.Bjarne R Anderson,"VSC Transmission"CIGRE B4 HVDC and Power electronics HVDC colloquium,Oslo,April 2006.