Course Outline

1. Nomenclature

SubjectName Code Type of course T-P-Pr Prerequisite

(Credits)
HVDC TRANSMISSION Theory 3-0-0 Nil

2. Objective
 Identify the electrical requirements for HVDC lines.
 Identify the components used in AC to DC conversion
 Understand the history of HVDC conversion and transmission
 Understand the operation of HVDC conversion technology.
 Understand the requirements of an HVDC convertor station
 Understand the differences between classic HVDC and new HVDC technology
 Understand the fundamental requirements of HVDC transmission line design
 Understand the insulation insulation requirements requirements for an HVDC line

3. Learning outcome
After studying this course, students will be able to:
Identify driving factors behind the resurgence of HVDC.
Recognize the best strategies for stakeholder engagement, communication, and
outreach programs for HVDC projects.
 Examine how an actual utility operates its existing, successful HVDC system.
 Review the impact FERC rulemaking has on HVDC transmission projects.
 Examine the policy and regulatory attitudes toward HVDC.
 Discuss replacing existing AC transmission with a new DC system and the associated
benefits of making the switch.
 Recognize the benefits of using HVDC as a transmission method for on- and offshore
wind projects.
 Evaluate the use of superconductors within a HVDC system.
 Recognize the technical planning issues associated with HVDC.

4. Evaluation Systems

Internal Component % of Marks Method of Assessment

Examination Class Test 40 Written examination
Experiments NILL
External End-Semester 60 Written examination
Examination University Exam

1
 Lab External Exam NILL
Total 100

Course outline
Module I(8 Hours)
HVDC Transmission: Introduction, Equipment required for HVDC Systems, Comparison of AC
and DC Transmission, Limitations of HVDC Transmission Lines, Reliability of HVDC Systems,
Comparison of HVDC Link with EHVAC Link, HVDC-VSC Transmission Systems.
Module II(8 Hours)
HVDC Converters: Introduction, HVDC Converter Valves and Valve Assembly, HVDC-Voltage Source
Converters: Principle and Operation, 3-phase 6-pulse Converters using SCRs or Thyristors, 12-pulse
Bridge Converters
Module III(9 Hours)
6-Pulse Converter Operation and Analysis: Introduction, Conduction Sequence in 6-pulse Converter
Configuration, The Ideal Commutation Process without Gate Control, DC Output Voltage, Gate Control
(Phase Control) of Valves, Analysis of Voltage Waveforms with Overlap Angle (μ), Complete
Characteristics of Converter as Rectifier/Inverter, Analysis of 12-pulse Converter, Power Flow in HVDC
Links, Operation and Analysis of VSC Converters
Module IV(4 Hours)
Control of HVDC Converter and Systems: Necessity of Control in case of a DC link, Rectifier
Control, Compounding of Rectifiers, Power Reversal in a DC Link, Voltage Dependent Current
Order Limit (VDCOL)-Characteristics of the Converter, Starting and Stopping of a DC Link,
Constant Power Control
Module V (4 Hours)
Harmonics in HVDC Systems: Importance of Harmonic Study, Generation of Harmonics by
Converters, Characteristic Harmonics on the DC Side, Characteristic Current Harmonics
Module VI(8 Hours)
Harmonic Suppression in HVDC System-Filters: Harmonic Model & Equivalent Circuit, Use of
Filters, Filter Configurations, Protection of Filters, DC Filters. Faults and Protection Schemes in
HVDC Systems: Nature and Types of Faults, Faults on AC Side of Converter Stations, Converter
Faults, Faults on DC Side of the System, Protection against Over Currents/ Over Voltages
Module VII(4 Hours)
Multi-terminal HVDC Systems : Types of Multi-terminal (MTDC) Systems, Parallel Operation
Aspects of MTDC, Paralleling (Disconnecting) of Units or Converter

Text Book:
1.HVDC Transmission” By S. Kamakshaiah& V. Kamaraju, TMH Education Private Ltd., 2011, New
Delhi.

Reference:
1.HVDC Power Transmissions Systems: Technology & Systems Interaction”, K.R. Padiyar,
New Age Publication, 2005

2
 Session Plan

Topic coverage and Internal No. of Activity (lecture, Assignmen Suggested

Test Sessions tutorial, lab t Reading
(in hrs.) practice, field (project, (Book, Video,
assignment Online source,
studies/field-trip,
, field etc.)
Workshop etc.) study,
seminar,
etc.)
MODULE 1 ( Theory- 8 hours)
HVDC Transmission:
Introduction, Equipment
required for HVDC Systems,
Comparison of AC and DC
Transmission, Limitations of 8 Lecture Assignment T1
HVDC Transmission Lines,
Reliability of HVDC Systems,
Comparison of HVDC Link
with EHVAC Link, HVDC-
VSC Transmission Systems.
MODULE 2( Theory- 8 hours)

HVDC Converters:
Introduction, HVDC
Converter Valves and Valve
Assembly, HVDC-Voltage
Source Converters: Principle 8 Lecture Assignment T1
and Operation, 3-phase 6-
pulse Converters using SCRs
or Thyristors, 12-pulse Bridge
Converters
MODULE 3( Theory- 9 hours)

 6-Pulse Converter Operation 9 Lecture Assignment

and Analysis: Introduction, T1
Conduction Sequence in 6-pulse
Converter Configuration, The
Ideal Commutation Process
without Gate Control, DC
Output Voltage, Gate Control
(Phase Control) of Valves,
Analysis of Voltage Waveforms
with Overlap Angle (μ),
Complete Characteristics of
Converter as Rectifier/Inverter,
Analysis of 12-pulse Converter,

3
Power Flow in HVDC Links,
Operation and Analysis of VSC
Converters
MODULE 4( Theory- 4 hours)
Control of HVDC Converter and
Systems: Necessity of Control in
case of a DC link, Rectifier
Control, Compounding of
Rectifiers, Power Reversal in a
4 Lecture Assignment T1
DC Link, Voltage Dependent
Current Order Limit (VDCOL)-
Characteristics of the Converter,
Starting and Stopping of a DC
Link, Constant Power Control
MODULE 5( Theory- 4 hours)
Harmonics in HVDC
Systems: Importance of
Harmonic Study, Generation
of Harmonics by Converters,
4 Lecture Assignment T1
Characteristic Harmonics on
the DC Side, Characteristic
Current Harmonics

MODULE 6( Theory- 8 hours )
Harmonic Suppression in
HVDC System-Filters:
Harmonic Model &
Equivalent Circuit, Use of
Filters, Filter Configurations,
Protection of Filters, DC
Filters. Faults and Protection
8 Lecture Assignment T1
Schemes in HVDC Systems:
Nature and Types of Faults,
Faults on AC Side of
Converter Stations, Converter
Faults, Faults on DC Side of
the System, Protection against
Over Currents/ Over Voltages
MODULE 7( Theory- 4 hours)
Multi-terminal HVDC 4
Systems : Types of Multi- Lecture Assignment T1
terminal (MTDC) Systems,
Parallel Operation Aspects of

4
MTDC, Paralleling
(Disconnecting) of Units or
Converter

Total- 45 Hours ( Theory- 45 hours)