Our scientific publications
Managing turbine fatigue while maximizing solar energy use: adding a battery to the system
The use of a 15-minute solar forecast obtained from real-time sky video is analysed to minimize this overloading of the actuators.
Performance investigation of SF6 free Gas Insulated DC Systems
A solution to replace SF6 in high voltage equipment is the mixture of Fluoronitrile C4F7N with CO2 and O2.
Switching losses calculation method for modular multi-level converters using half-bridge submodules
This paper proposes a simulation-based method for calculation of losses on any converter topology based on stacks of half-bridge submodules balancing accuracy and computing time.
Analysis of corona and surface discharge signals from different non-intrusive sensors
This work investigates the efficiency of different non-intrusive sensors for partial discharge measurement in MVDC or HVDC equipment.
Electrical Breakdown in Gaseous Nitrogen at Cryogenic Temperature with a Heated Tape Electrode
With the objective to better understand and design the electrical insulation of resistive superconducting fault current limiters...
Static frequency converter for hybrid pumped storage power plant with integrated energy storage system
Pumped storage plants (PSPs) are considered as the most mature and reliable technology for bulk storage energy with low CO2 footprint.
Methods for Partial Discharge Calibration in Gas-Insulated Substations for HVDC Power Grids and Charge Evaluation Uncertainty
This paper shows a Partial Discharge calibration method for very-high frequency magnetic and electric sensors in GIS.
Comparison of Modular Multilevel Converter and Neutral Point Clamped Converter for MVDC applications
This article presents a comparison between the 3-Level NPC and Modular Multilevel Concerter topologies for MVDC networks.
North Sea Wind Power Hub pre-FEED study: DC Control Functional Requirements and Parameter Ranges for HVDC Building Blocks
This paper addresses several key DC grid control functional requirements.
North Sea Wind Power Hub pre-FEED study: DC Protection Functional Requirements and Parameter Ranges for HVDC Building Blocks
A methodology to define functional requirements and parameter ranges for HVDC building blocks such as converters and switching stations based on Simplistic Test Benchmarks (STB).
