Model and Simulate High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Link and Converter Technologies

ETAP HVDC Transmission Link provides capabilities to simulate and analyze AC/DC electrical power grids. The integrated modeling of the HVDC Link is utilized to analyze steady-state and dynamic behavior of AC/DC transmission networks, such as optimal power flows, contingency, short-circuit, harmonics, protection, selectivity, and transient stability studies. The HVDC link includes multiple control schemes and dynamic models for:

• Rectification Station
• Inversion Station
• DC Grid
• AC/DC Coupling Controls

HVDC Link Key Features

• HVDC converter technology model types:
  • Voltage Source Converter, VSC
  • Current Source Converter, CSC
  • Line Commutated Converter, LCC
• Built-in detailed rectifier & inverter dynamic modeling
• Combination of AC-DC & DC-AC conversion operation
• Built-in control schemes
• Inclusive transformer models
• Easy-to-use integrated model
• Accurate steady-state & dynamic modeling
• Unified AC & DC solution in a single study 
• IEEE Std 1378 - IEEE Guide for Commissioning High-Voltage Direct-Current (HVDC) Converter Stations and Associated Transmission Systems

HVDC Link Capabilities

• Power flow analysis model with multiple operating modes
• Harmonic current injection modeling
• Dynamic modeling for transient stability studies
• Shut-off and restart modeling
• Friendly graphical user interface