DC protection in modern HVDC networks: VSC-HVDC and MTDC systems

Authors

  • G. Buigues Author
  • V. Valverde Author
  • D.M. Larruskain Author
  • P. Eguía Author
  • E. Torres Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj14.299

Keywords:

DC faults, fault detection, fault location, VSC-HVDC, MTDC

Abstract

Considering the importance that HVDC systems are expected to have in the future of power networks, this paper aims to provide a wide overview of the protection against DC faults. In particular, it analyzes the detection and location techniques that have been proposed to date, focusing on the approaches that are set to be applied in modern HVDC networks, which comprise VSC-HVDC and MTDC systems.

Author Biographies

  • G. Buigues

    Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering of Bilbao, UPV/EHU 
    Alameda de Urquijo s/n, 48013 Bilbao (Spain) 

  • V. Valverde

    Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering of Bilbao, UPV/EHU 
    Alameda de Urquijo s/n, 48013 Bilbao (Spain) 

  • D.M. Larruskain

    Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering of Bilbao, UPV/EHU 
    Alameda de Urquijo s/n, 48013 Bilbao (Spain)

  • P. Eguía

    Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering of Bilbao, UPV/EHU 
    Alameda de Urquijo s/n, 48013 Bilbao (Spain) 

  • E. Torres

    Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering of Bilbao, UPV/EHU 
    Alameda de Urquijo s/n, 48013 Bilbao (Spain)

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Published

2024-01-16

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 3 (2016)

Section

Articles