HVDC protection criteria for transient stability of AC systems with embedded HVDC links

2024-10-09T10:47:04+02:00October 15th, 2018|Architecture & systèmes du supergrid, Publications|

The objective of this study is to propose a methodology for the transient stability assessment of a simple but representative AC grid in case of DC fault. After validation of the methodology, some HVDC link protection criteria are defined in terms of the Critical Time to Return to Operation. These criteria will be helpful for the design of HVDC protection systems or for the sizing of future HVDC links in order to respect the constraints of the existing protection strategies.

Design considerations for the 2- phase cooling system of a 5 MW MVDC converter

2021-08-11T16:57:57+02:00October 11th, 2018|Electronique de puissance & convertisseurs, Publications|

This presentation will provide an update on our current project: designing a cooler for a high power (5 MW) MVDC converter for offshore wind turbines applications. A number of constraints are imposed, mainly related to a limited volume, environmental, safety and health regulations, and of course cooling performance. Indeed, as we presented last year (ATW 2017), the silicon carbide power semiconductors used in this converter should operate at a junction temperature lower than 100 °C for better efficiency.

Measurement and Analysis of SiC-MOSFET threshold voltage shift

2021-08-11T17:37:46+02:00October 4th, 2018|Conference, Electronique de puissance & convertisseurs|

Gate-oxide technology weakness is a main reliability issue of Silicon Carbide MOSFET transistors. The threshold voltage shift is a critical phenomenon that addresses the reliability of industrial power applications. It is important to have a better understanding of the phenomena implied in the gate threshold voltage shift. In this context, HTGB test is proposed and the resulting gate oxide stress is studied and discussed in this paper.

PhD Etienne OUSS “Characterization of Partial Discharges and Defect Identification in High-Voltage Direct Current GIS”

2021-08-11T17:42:53+02:00September 25th, 2018|Appareillage électrique haute tension, Phd, Tout|

This thesis aimed to characterize partial discharges in DC gas-insulated substations, and to develop an automatic defect identification tool. The first step of this work was the development of a partial discharge measuring bench. The complete study has been performed in a GIS section, so that the results can be directly applied to industrial equipment.

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