Multiterminal DC grids: operating analogies to AC power systems

Nowadays, some Multi-terminal DC (MTDC) systems are in operation around the world. Soon, MTDC grids will be built and overlay the present AC grids. The main driver for the construction of such a grid is to facilitate large-scale integration of remote renewable energy sources to existing AC grids and...

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Autores: Rouzbehi, Kumars, Candela García, José Ignacio|||0000-0003-0890-8737, Gharehpetian, Gevorg B., Harnefors, Lennart, Luna Alloza, Álvaro|||0000-0002-4487-6659, Rodríguez Cortés, Pedro|||0000-0002-1865-0461
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2016
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/99583
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/99583
https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2016.11.270
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Electric power distribution--Direct current
Electric power transmission--Alternating current
AC-DC power systems
multi-terminal DC (MTDC) grids
MTDC grid operation and control
Energía elèctrica -- Distribució -- Corrent continu
Energia elèctrica -- Distribució -- Corrent altern
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Energies::Energia elèctrica::Automatització i control de l'energia elèctrica
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria elèctrica::Distribució d’energia elèctrica::Xarxes elèctriques
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Sumario:Nowadays, some Multi-terminal DC (MTDC) systems are in operation around the world. Soon, MTDC grids will be built and overlay the present AC grids. The main driver for the construction of such a grid is to facilitate large-scale integration of remote renewable energy sources to existing AC grids and to develop the energy market. This paper presents a comprehensive analogy between the control and operation aspects of the emerging MTDC grids to those of the traditional AC power grids. Similarities and difference between the two technologies are presented and highlighted. Based on the performed detailed overview, even though a three-layered control system, i.e., primary, secondary, and tertiary control layers is state-of-the-art in large-scale AC power systems, a two-layered control system will satisfy MTDC grids control and operation requirements. This paper also addresses some control and operational issues and limitations of MTDC grids.