Challenges and alternatives of the New England-Hydro-Quebec HVDC project

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · Electr. Forum; (United States)

OSTI ID:6544653

Allaire, J F; Durand, C; Fink, J L; Haralampu, G S; Holt, D L; Richardson, L M

The New England-Hydro-Quebec HVDC (high voltage direct current) Intertie design will allow an asynchronous bidirectional interchange of energy, up to an inital power level of 690 MW, at a system voltage of about 450 kVdc. The advantages of HVDC transmission in conjunction with today's energy production/transportation environment are producing an ever-growing number of planned and potential HVDC projects. HVDC projects present challenges, alternatives, and special considerations, some of which are unique to the specific project and some with a degree of commonality with other HVDC projects. The article summarizes some of the important considerations for the NE-HQ- HVDC project, with an emphasis on the users' perspectives. 4 figures, 1 table.

• Research Organization: Hydro-Quebec, Montreal
• OSTI ID: 6544653
• Journal Information: Electr. Forum; (United States), Vol. 9:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
29 ENERGY PLANNING
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POWER TRANSMISSION
SPECIFICATIONS
DC SYSTEMS
ENERGY SYSTEMS
POWER SYSTEMS
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