Line Commutated Converter Response during Total and Partial De-Blocking of a Bipolar MTDC System

Abstract:

This paper focuses on the fault blocking analysis and operational issues associated with MTDC systems incorporated in an AC network. The dynamic modelling of a line-commutated converter based bipolar multi-terminal direct current (LCC MTDC) system are shown, and the dynamic response of the converter during a DC converter fault is discussed. The converter controller design for both rectifiers and the inverters system was modelled for a realistic active power and extinction angle (γ) control with consideration to the VI characteristics of all the converter stations. An overall power controller was modelled for both converter pole. Two operational scenarios of converter fault were simulated using PSCAD EMTDC. The converter firing angle and extinction angle, as well as the voltage-dependent current order limiter, was monitored and plotted on a graph. Results show that the MTDC link became unstable during the full deblocking stage with a continuous occurrence of commutation failure. Furthermore, the results presented in this paper show that during partial converter de-blocking showed a favourable performance, as the power system remains stable and commutation failure of the MTDC system is prevented.

• Periodical: International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa (Volume 52)
• Pages: 49-61
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/JERA.52.49
• Online since: January 2021
• Authors: Oluwafemi E. Oni*, Andrew G. Swanson, Rudiren Sarma
• Keywords: Bipolar MTDC Link, Converter De-Blocking, DC-Fault, ESCR, Power System Stability, Synchronous Generator, Thyristor Converter

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