Partners for progress in HVDC: GE and EPRI

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · Electr. Forum; (United States)

OSTI ID:5487715

Damsky, B L ^[1]; Ladden, J M

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1. HVDC Projects Operation, Collingdale, PA

Since the first solid-state HVDC system was installed at Eel River in 1971, there have been enormous strides in component capability and control algorithm sophistication. Benefits include reduction in cost and power losses, smaller size and improved system stability - all achieved with the same high reliability. These improvements have been achieved through development programs which required a commitment of considerable resources made possible because GE considers HVDC an important area of growth and because EPRI has consistently supported HVDC projects. Some developments from the GE-EPRI partnership for progress in HVDC technology are already being offered and others are in the process of commercialization. These on-going programs assure that future improvements will continue to make HVDC a more attractive alternative for meeting the utility industry's needs.

• OSTI ID: 5487715
• Journal Information: Electr. Forum; (United States), Vol. 8:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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