Assessment of research directions for high voltage direct current power systems. Quarterly technical progress report, October 1, 1978--December 31, 1978
Two Priority One activities have received major attention during this reporting period. Application credits for HVDC systems imbedded in ac links are expected to evolve out of a system study wherein dc is introduced into a system where the breakeven criterion is not satisfied. Alternative benefits of the dc link will be quantified in an attempt to develop an expanded economic basis for HVDC systems. HVDC circuit breaker development is being examined, as there appears to be a relationship between the acceptance of multiterminal dc systems and the availability of a dc breaker. At the present time there is a large technical gap between laboratory status and field availability. Further investigation of dc interruption techniques is recommended, together with the establishment of operating criteria and design specifications. A variety of other HVDC activities was undertaken, including proposal review, contract progress report assessment, inverter commutation with series capacitor assistance, and conference planning.
- Research Organization:
- Wisconsin Univ., Madison (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6069912
- Report Number(s):
- COO-5014-3
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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