Assignments HVDC
Assignments HVDC
ASSIGNMENT-1
ASSIGNMENT-2
1. Why 12 pulse converter is preferred Six pulse converter in HVDC? Define working of
Six pulse converter neglecting commutation overlap having α = 00 via current and
voltage waveforms. Derive expressions for DC output voltage, PIV, PPR, valve-current
relation, transformer current on secondary side, transformer and valve volt-ampere
rating. [CO3]
2. What is the use of equivalent circuit of a HVDC Link? Derive and explain the complete
equivalent circuit of a HVDC Link including complete equivalent circuit of rectifier and
inverter. Also compare various formulae used in rectifier and inverter. [CO3]
ASSIGNMENT-3
1. What is the necessity of control in HVDC link? Discuss rectifier control and inverter
control. What is constant β and constant γ-control? Explain their significance. [CO3]
3. Why firing angle should be controlled? Explain IPC and EPC in detail. Discuss
disadvantages of EPC. Also explain start-up of a DC link in detail. [CO3]
ASSIGNMENT-4
1. Why MTDC and MIDC systems are used in HVDC transmission. Why VSC-MTDC
preferred. Discuss and compare various types of MTDC systems. [CO3]
2. What is the importance of stability analysis in power system planning? Define power
system Angular, Voltage and Frequency stability. Discuss them. What is the main reason
for frequency un-stability in power system? [CO4]