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Will thyristors substitute for mercury in hvdc valves

Journal Article · · Electr. World; (United States)
OSTI ID:5921976
High voltage dc power transmission is technically and economically competitive today with extra high voltage ac. In the future, with semiconducting devices developed to the point where they can be substituted for mercury arc valves hvdc may offer even greater advantages. Recent advances in semiconductor technology have led to commercially applicable power thyristors and diodes for 3 to 4 kV peak.
OSTI ID:
5921976
Journal Information:
Electr. World; (United States), Journal Name: Electr. World; (United States) Vol. 167; ISSN ELWOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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