Publications Archives - SuperGrid Institute

Follow up of space charge distributions in HVDC cable during a Pre-Qualification test using the Pulse ElectroAcoustic technique and the Thermal Step Method

Aurélie Flegeo2019-07-26T09:39:57+02:00June 26th, 2019|HVDC Cable Systems, Publications|

In order to better understand the evolution of space charge and electric field distortions during the application of electro-thermal stresses to a HVDC cable system, the present paper shows the follow up of periodic space charge characterizations on a HVDC cable during part of a Pre-Qualification test using both the Pulse ElectroAcoustic technique and the Thermal Step Method. The focus is on the evolution of space charges distributions during load cycles and high load sequences according to the Cigré TB496 recommendation.

Electro-thermal simulation methodology for HVDC cable GIS termination

Aurélie Flegeo2019-07-26T09:40:02+02:00June 26th, 2019|High Voltage Substation Equipment, HVDC Cable Systems, Publications|

This paper presents a simulation methodology that can be used to evaluate the electric stresses in GIS/cable termination under different operating conditions including polarity reversal and superimposed impulses.

Development and Set-up of a Non-intrusive Technique for measuring Space Charges in Specimens of dc cables

Aurélie Flegeo2019-07-26T09:40:03+02:00June 26th, 2019|HVDC Cable Systems, Publications|

This paper presents a procedure for designing a power converter to produce power pulses in the conductive parts of a cable (core or shield) for non-invasive space charge measurements with a thermal wave.

Prebreakdown and Breakdown in Liquid Nitrogen under Pulsed Heating for Superconducting Applications

Aurélie Flegeo2019-07-26T09:40:03+02:00June 25th, 2019|High Voltage Substation Equipment, Publications|

An experimental study of breakdown and pre-breakdown phenomena in liquid nitrogen (LN2) is performed in this paper, in order to provide useful knowledge for the design of high voltage superconducting systems.

Pole-to-ground fault protection strategy for HVDC grids under symmetrical monopolar configuration

Aurélie Flegeo2019-07-26T09:40:04+02:00June 25th, 2019|Publications, Supergrid Architecture & Systems|

This paper proposes a novel pole-to-ground fault protection strategy for HVDC grids under symmetrical monopolar configuration employing low-speed DC breakers and pole rebalancing reactor (PRR) located at AC side to manage the rebalancing of the pole voltages. The first part of the paper is dedicated to the detailed description of the primary and backup protection sequences. In the second part, the proposed concept is validated through EMT simulations performed on a 4-terminal HVDC grid.

HVDC dielectric material comparison from cable characterizations as a mean for material selection

Aurélie Flegeo2019-07-26T09:40:04+02:00June 24th, 2019|HVDC Cable Systems, Publications|

The present paper aims at describing the measurement methods applied to mock-up cables in order to evaluate their dielectrics. The focus is on leakage current and temperature measurements together with the processing based upon them to assist in the selection of the more appropriate material.

Effect of the Surge Arrester Configuration in MMC-HVDC Systems under DC and Converter Fault Conditions

Aurélie Flegeo2019-07-26T09:40:05+02:00June 18th, 2019|Publications, Supergrid Architecture & Systems|

Different surge arrester configurations are studied for a modular multilevel converter (MMC) in a symmetrical monopole configuration. Each configuration is analyzed under fault conditions including DC side faults and faults inside the converter station. The configurations considered are compared in terms of overvoltages, current levels and energy dissipation. It is found that the selection of the surge arrester parameters does not only depend on the overvoltage levels of the equipment, but also on the surge arrester configuration considered. The action of the surge arresters could result in higher longitudinal withstand voltage requirements of the arm reactors. Furthermore, special attention shall also be given to the possible low inductance loops created by the conduction of the arresters during a transient event.

Comparaison de mesures de conductivité obtenues par spectroscopie diélectrique et mesure de courant sous tension continue sur une résine époxy

Aurélie Flegeo2019-07-26T09:40:10+02:00June 6th, 2019|High Voltage Substation Equipment, HVDC Cable Systems, Publications|

De par sa facilité d’utilisation et sa capacité à isoler la permittivité complexe représentant les pertes dans un matériau tout en faisant un balayage fréquentiel, la spectroscopie diélectrique semble être une méthode de choix pour obtenir la valeur de conductivité ohmique d’un matériau. Cette méthode pourrait permettre de s’affranchir des temps conséquents de stabilisation généralement associés aux mesures de conductivité issues de courbes courant-tension effectuées suivant la norme IEC 62631-3. Par l’intermédiaire d’une comparaison entre ces 2 méthodes, les auteurs vont revenir sur les limites de chacune d’entre elle.

Structural Analysis and Modular Control Law for Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC)

Aurélie Flegeo2019-07-26T09:40:11+02:00May 21st, 2019|Power Electronics & Converters, Publications|

This paper proposes an in-depth analysis from the control point of view of dynamic models of a Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) application. Firstly, a generic method of analysis is presented for a natural arm-level state-space model. Its structural analysis highlights the decoupled nature of the MMC. Secondly, the well-known sum and difference of the upper and lower arm state and control variables is considered to obtain a (S/D) model. This transformation leads to a coupling between state and control variables and to an increase of the system complexity. Using the analysis results of the natural model and the (S/D) model, an original arm-modular control is finally proposed. The simulation results show the effectiveness of the proposed control, which is simpler to design compared to a conventional (S/D) control.

Power electronic traction transformers in 25 kV / 50 Hz systems: Optimisation of DC/DC Isolated Converters with 3.3 kV SiC MOSFETs

Aurélie Flegeo2019-07-26T09:40:13+02:00May 9th, 2019|Power Electronics & Converters, Publications|

In AC electric trains, power electronic traction transformers (PETT) are multilevel single phase AC/DC converters connected to the AC medium voltage overhead line. For indirect topologies, DC/DC isolated converters are key elements of PETTs. This paper shows a method to design such DC/DC converters, and several variants are considered. Finally, the comparison results, in the case of a 25 kV / 50 Hz power supply and 3.3 kV SiC MOSFETs, show that the variant with a resonant AC link, with only one controlled bridge and a switching frequency lower than the resonant frequency, offers the best efficiency at rated power for a given volume.