Characterization and tests of the HTS tape and the preliminary pancake for the RSFCL of the SCARLET project
Characterisation of HTS tapes and a first superconducting pancake coil for an RSFCL developed within the SCARLET project.
An optical magnetometer toward measurements of low current magnitudes for high voltage power transmission applications
A Zeeman-effect magnetometer measures magnetic fields from leakage currents in HVDC cable insulation, supporting insulation condition assessment.
Surface Charge Measurements in Non-Uniform Pressurized Air Gaps with a Dielectric Barrier
Surface charge measurements investigate dielectric barrier behaviour in pressurized air gaps, supporting compact SF₆-free GIS design.
DC Short-Circuit Tests of a 50 kV Resistive Superconducting Fault Current Limiter
DC short-circuit tests validate a 50 kV resistive superconducting fault current limiter (RSFCL) for HVDC and MTDC protection.
FEPPCON XII: Sustainable Power Electronics Technology
This paper explores Sustainable Power Electronics and the challenges of reducing material use, environmental impact and end-of-life waste. It highlights the importance of life-cycle thinking, circular economy principles and improved environmental data for designing future power electronic systems.
Electric Field Measurement in Gas-Solid Insulation System under Lightning Impulse
Electric field measurements in a gas-solid insulation system under lightning impulse improve understanding of surface and space charge effects on insulation performance.
Method for DC reactor and DC circuit breaker design in HVDC grids
This paper presents a method for sizing DC reactors and DC circuit breakers in HVDC grids, ensuring effective fault clearing while preventing converter blocking during DC faults.
Techno-economic comparison of grid planning scenarios for AC/DC grids: a North Sea case study
A techno-economic assessment compares AC/DC grid reinforcement strategies for the North Sea, evaluating point-to-point HVDC links, hybrid interconnectors and meshed MTDC grids.
Multi-hypotheses Single-Ended Fault Discrimination in AC Networks with Underground Sections
A single-ended fault discrimination method for hybrid AC networks uses travelling-wave models to identify whether a fault occurs in an overhead or underground line section.
DC FRT Analysis and Disturbance Propagation of Grid-Forming HVDC Converters in Future MTDC Systems
Study of DC fault ride-through and disturbance propagation in MTDC grids with grid-forming HVDC converters, highlighting protection, stability, and resilience challenges.
