HVDC Transmission Program 162（直流输电项目162）.pdfVIP

HVDC Transmission - Program 162 Program Overview Program Description The electric power industry is faced with difficulties in acquiring right-of-ways, integrating renewable power sources into an ac power system, and it is under pressure to improve the reliability of the power grid. High- voltage direct current (HVDC) offers many advantages to meet these challenges. By converting an ac line to dc, an electric utility is able to raise the power transfer capability of an existing transmission corridor. HVDC technology is a solution for the integration of renewable power sources such as wind and solar energy into an ac power system. HVDC links could be installed by a utility to isolate its power system from neighboring utilities. HVDC technology also has been identified as a key component for the future smart grid. Flexible ac transmission system (FACTS) technology offers an alternative to dc. FACTS can be used to control power flow. An ac cable with a FACTS controller could be a competitive solution to a dc cable for integrating renewable power sources. Both HVDC converters and FACTS also share some common technologies. Therefore, a FACTS supplemental project is included in this HVDC program to provide an alternative option to the industry. Research Value Applications of HVDC technology are evolving beyond its traditional role of bulk power transfer. The electric power industry has to understand different applications of the technology well in order to take full advantage of it. The program provides the following:  Technology awareness through technology watch newsletters, conferences, and workshops  Experience of recent HVDC technologies, integration of HVDC into an ac system, HVDC electrical effects, system and component performance to members who are considering adopting HVDC for either bulk power