In this study, control methods for the converter inner current loop of HVDC systems were evaluated by comparing different combinations of PI controllers and lead-lag compensators. The evaluation was ...

Significant advances in high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission are in step with rapid changes to energy systems worldwide. Shortly after POWER magazine began publication in 1882, the ...

The integration of distributed generation (DG) and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) facilities into a power system results in altered transient responses compared to traditional AC-based power ...

The Cahora Bassa dam and hydroelectric power plant located on the Zambezi River in northern Mozambique was the last major construction project in Africa during the era of decolonization from Portugal.

As the global energy landscape rapidly transforms, High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology is emerging as a cornerstone of modern transmission systems. HVDC converter stations are enabling ...

Crews locate cabling during May 2018 converter station outage to prepare for the upgrade. Since 2011, electric generation and transmission cooperative Great River Energy has been preparing for a major ...

Product launches emphasize commitment to deliver innovative, software-enabled solutions to help customers navigate the shifting energy landscape Exciting product innovations to help customers meet ...

The session also covers refrigerant choices (HFC vs. low-GWP HFO), control strategies with sensors and PLCs, and safety features such as pressure relief valves. If you design, buy or operate HVDC ...

Vicor’s Gary Gill says that using high-voltage DC for power distribution offers tangible and significant benefits for both sourcing options and system end-to-end performance. New technical ...

The demand for clean, renewable energy is changing the face of the power industry. For example, to get power from off-shore wind farms, rather than converting wind-generated electricity to ...