Abstract
DC transmission and distribution systems have several advantages compared to classical AC system. This paper presents a review of DC technology, doing a special mention in HVDC. It addresses some issues like HVDC converter types, DC-DC converter topologies, DC transmission and distribution topologies, transmission cables and DC circuit breakers with the main manufacturers and commercial devices.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 396 |
| Pages (from-to) | 630-635 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Renewable Energy and Power Quality Journal |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- DC circuit breakers
- DC microgrids
- DC power converters
- HVDC
- LVDC