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1 Oct.

2007
Siemens AG
Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
Power Quality for AC & DC Systems
HVDC
with
VSC -
HVDC PLUS
2 Oct. 2007
Siemens AG
Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
Voltage sourced converter (VSC) topologies can be used for:
HVDC Cable transmission systems (submarine and underground)
Coupling of asynchronous AC networks as back to back solution
FACTS, Active Filter
Overhead line HVDC transmission
Fields of application of VSC technology:
Energy transmission
Energy distribution
Power generation (wind parks)
Oil and gas industry
Power supply of mega cities
HVDC PLUS (Power Link Universal System)
Topologies and Applications
3 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
HVDC PLUS (Power Link Universal System)
Shore to Off-Shore Supply
HVDC Technologie based on Voltage
Source Converters (VSC) up to
500MW and +/-300kV DC Voltage
Use of Insulated Gate Bipolar
Transistors (IGBTs) instead of GTOs
or Thyristors
On-Shore
Converter
Off-Shore
Converter
Submarine Cable
4 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
Supply of
Isolated Grids
Grid Access for
Offshore Wind Farms
Supply of Facilities of
Oil and Gas Industry
Extension of
Overhead Lines
Grid Access for Distributed Generation
from regenerative Sources
Long-Distance Transmission
System Interconnections
Cable Interconnections
New additional Applications with HVDC PLUS
(up to 1000 MW)
5 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
HVDC PLUS
The Power Link Universal System
Clean Energy to Platforms &
Islands
Siemens uses MMC Technology
(Modular Multilevel Converter)
HVDC PLUS One Step Ahead
Compact Modular Design
Less Space Requirements
Advanced VSC Technology
6 Oct. 2007
Siemens AG
Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
The Evolution of HVDC PLUS and VSC Technology
Power
Electronic
Devices:
Topologies: Two-Level Three-Level Multilevel
IGBT in PP IGBT Module GTO / IGCT
7 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1 7 Power Transmission and Distribution
High harmonic Distortion
High Stresses resulting in HF Noise
)
Desired voltage Realized voltage
- V
d
/ 2
0
+V
d
/ 2
V
Conv.
V
d
/ 2
V
d
/ 2
VSC Technology A Look back
8 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
The Multilevel Approach
Small Converter AC Voltage Steps
Small Rate of Rise of Voltage
V
d
/ 2
V
d
/ 2
V
Conv.
9 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1 9
The Advanced Multilevel Approach:
MMC Modular Multilevel Converter
V
d
V
Conv.
No Snubbers required
Low Generation of Harmonics
Low HF Noise
Low Switching Losses
10 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
HVDC PLUS with MMC Basic Scheme
10 Power Transmission and Distribution
SM 1
SM 2
SM n
SM 1
SM 2
SM n
SM 1
SM 2
SM n
SM 1
SM 2
SM n
SM 1
SM 2
SM n
SM 1
SM 2
SM n
u
d
Phase Unit
V
d
Converter Module
Phase Arm
IGBT2
D2
D1
IGBT1
Submodule (SM)
11 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
States and Current Paths of a Submodule in the
MMC topology an Advanced Solution
11 Power Transmission and Distribution

State 1 State 2 State 3
Off
Off
Off
Off
On
Off
On
Off
Off
On
Off
On
State 1 State 2 State 3
12 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
Perfect Voltage Generation
AC and DC voltages controlled
by converter leg voltages:
+U
d
/2
-U
d
/2
U
ac
Modular Multilevel Converter
13 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
MMC AC & DC Converter Currents ...
controlled by Voltage
Sources
Control
I
d
-V
d
/2
+V
d
/2
I
AC
/2
I
AC
/2
I
d
/3
I
AC
+ + +
+ + +
I
d
I
d
/3
14 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
Phase Unit
Submodule
PLUSCONTROL
High-Speed Bypass Switch
MMC Redundant Submodule Design
15 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
Fully suitable for DC OHL Application:
Line-to-Line Fault a crucial Issue
Phase Unit
PLUSCONTROL
Submodule
Protective Thyristor Switch
16 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
Line-to-Line DC Fault
Phase Unit
Submodule
17 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
Converter Reactors
Phase Unit
Parallel connection of
three voltage sources
Damp balancing currents
between different phases
Limit current gradient during
severe faults
18 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
HVDC PLUS The Advanced MMC Technology
Typical Converter Arrangement for 400 MW
Optional Seismic
Reinforcements
Converter Module with more than 200 Submodules
19 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
30 MW Hardware Functional Performance
Tests The Converter (Top View and Side Views)
20 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
Main Tasks of PLUSCONTROL
TM
Calculation of required
Converter Module
Voltages
Selection of Submodules
to be switched
Control of Active and
Reactive Power
Submodule Voltage
Balancing Control
1
2
n
SIMATIC TDC
C&P System
SIMATIC TDC
Measuring System
21 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
Main Features of PLUSCONTROL
TM
Standard 19 inch racks
Highest degree of modularity
Advanced redundancy concept
Hot plug capability of PCBs and fans
High submodule interfacing capability
High numerical and logical performance
Highly
flexible
and
highly
reliable
control
system
Integration into proven SIMATIC TDC systems
22 Oct. 2007
Siemens AG
Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
Options for Transmission Redundancy
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G ~ G ~ G ~ G ~ G ~ G ~
a) Solution with 4 Cables
b) Solution with 3 Cables
Use of Standard AC Transformers
HVDC Transformers required
Symmetrical Monopole
Bipole
23 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
Features and Benefits of MMC Topology
Low Switching Frequency of
Semiconductors
Low Generation of Harmonics
High Modularity in Hardware
and Software
Use of well-proven Standard
Components
Sinus shaped AC Voltage
Waveforms
Easy Scalability
Reduced Number of Primary
Components
Low Rate of Rise of Currents
even during Faults
Low Converter Losses *
Only small or even no Filters
required
High Flexibility, economical
from low to high Power Ratings
High Availability of State-of-
the-Art Components
Use of standard AC
Transformers
Low Engineering Efforts,
Power Range up to 1000 MW
High Reliability, low
Maintenance Requirements
Robust System
* 2.8 % both Stations
24 Oct. 2007
Siemens AG
Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
HVDC
Classic

Benefits of HVDC PLUS


Power Transmission and Distribution
HVDC PLUS
Example
400 MW
Space
Saving
25 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
Example of HVDC PLUS Station: 2 x 100 MW
85 m
96 m
Options:
b
)

D
C

B
2
B
a
)

D
C

C
a
b
l
e
s
26 Oct. 2007
Siemens AG
Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
HVDC PLUS Station Option for 100 MW B2B
Half the Width by vertical Arrangement: 2 Reactors and 2 Converter Modules on Top of each other
27 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
V
DC
+ 200 kV
V
DC
- 200 kV
PLOTS : Graphs

1.000 1.010 1.020
-250
-200
-150
-100
-50
0
50
100
150
200
250
U

[
k
V
]
+Ud -Ud US1 US2 US3
-2.00
-1.50
-1.00
-0.50
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
I

[
k
A
]
is1 is2 is3
-1.50
-1.25
-1.00
-0.75
-0.50
-0.25
0.00
0.25
0.50
0.75
I

[
k
A
]
i1p i2p i3p i1n i2n i3n
AC Converter Voltages
Currents in the AC Terminals
Obviously, no AC Filters required
Results of Computer Simulation: 400 MW
with 200 Submodules per Converter Module
Six Converter Module Currents
28 Oct. 2007
Siemens AG
Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
Dynamic Response to an AC Line-to-Ground
Busbar Fault Inv. Side (Computer Simulation)
CONVERTERB
1.950 2.000 2.050 2.100 2.150 2.200
-100
-75
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
v
_
p
r
i
m

(
k
V
)
UL1 UL2 UL3
-250
-200
-150
-100
-50
0
50
100
150
200
250
v
_
c
o
n
v
,

v
_
d
c

(
k
V
)
US1 US2 US3 UdHP_B UdHN_B
0.40
0.60
0.80
1.00
1.20
i
_
d
c

(
k
A
)
IdHP_B IdHN_B
AC Busbar Voltages
AC Converter Voltages
DC Converter Current
V
DC
+ 200 kV
V
DC
- 200 kV
Fault Ride-Through Capability
29 Oct. 2007
Siemens AG
Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
Dynamic Response to an AC Line-to-Ground
Remote Fault Inv. Side (Computer Simulation)
PLOTS : Graphs
1.950 2.000 2.050 2.100 2.150 2.200
-100
-75
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
v
_
p
r
i
m

(
k
V
)
UL1 UL2 UL3
-250
-200
-150
-100
-50
0
50
100
150
200
250
v
_
c
o
n
v
,

v
_
d
c

(
k
V
)
US1 US2 US3 UdHP_B UdHN_B
0.00
0.20
0.40
0.60
0.80
1.00
1.20
i
_
d
c

(
k
A
)
IdHP_B IdHN_B
AC Busbar Voltages
AC Converter Voltages
DC Converter Current
V
DC
+ 200 kV
V
DC
- 200 kV
Fault Ride-Through Capability
30 Oct. 2007
Siemens AG
Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
General Features of VSC Technology
Grid Access of weak AC Networks
High dynamic performance
Independent Control of Active and Reactive Power
Supply of passive Networks and Black-Start Capability
Low Space Requirements
Additional Features and Benefits of HVDC PLUS
31 Oct. 2007
Siemens AG
Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
Trans Bay Cable Project, USA
Worlds 1
st
VSC HVDC with MMC-Technology
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P = 400 MW,
200 kV DC
Cable
2010
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Dynamic Voltage Support
No Increase in
Short-Circuit Power
Energy Exchange
by Sea Cable
Elimination of Transmission Bottlenecks
Q = +/- 170-300 MVAr
32 Oct. 2007
Siemens AG
Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
Trans Bay Cable Project, USA
Worlds 1
st
VSC HVDC with 200 kV XLPE DC Cable
PG&E
Pittsburg
Substation
PG&E
Potrero
Substation
< 1 mile 53 miles 1 mile 1 mile < 3 miles
San
Francisco Pittsburg
Cables
AC/DC
Converter
Station
Cables
AC/DC
Converter
Station
San Francisco San Pablo
Suisun Bays
AC AC
115 kV
Substation
230 kV
Substation
Converter: Modular Multilevel HVDC PLUS Converter
Rated Power: 400 MW @ AC Terminal receiving End
DC Voltage: 200 kV
Submarine Cable: Extruded Insulation DC Cable
Submarine
DC Cables
33 Oct. 2007
Siemens AG
Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
HVDC PLUS for Off shore application
AC versus DC
Typical North Sea requirement > 200 km
DC - System AC - System
Versus
Max. cable length No Limitations 50 to 80 km
34 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
HVDC PLUS for Off shore application
Typical System Configuration
HVDC transmission systems
HVAC transmission systems
Oil- and Gas production platforms
60 Hz
PlatformA
PlatformB
PlatformC
PlatformD
D
C

V
o
l
t
a
g
e
~
100-170 kV AC
Platform for
converter
Oil/Gas Field
A
35 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
HVDC PLUS for Off shore application
Typical System Configuration
Peterhead
200 km
Forties
Everest
Marnock
Alba
Britannia
Andrew
Armada
Nelson
Montrose
Gannet
Kittiwake
Forties E
Cluster D
270 ... 620 MW
Cluster A
150 MW
1
6
0

k
m
180 km
Cluster C
220 ... 660 MW
3
0
0

k
m
3
0
0
k
m
2
0
0
k
m
1
2
0

k
m
2
4
0
k
m
HVDC Transmission Systems:
HVDC Transmission Systems:
Cluster B
200 MW
E
V

H
A

7
M

H
V
D
C

P
L
U
S

W
o
r
k
s
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o
p
,

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r
l
a
n
g
e
n
,

D
e
c

2
0
0
0
D
r
.

R
a
l
f

B
e
r
g
m
a
n
n
36 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
HVDC PLUS for Off shore application
Off Shore converter station
Outline: 46 x 35 m
2
Height: 20m
Platform mounted AC
distribution switchgear
Offshore converter station
37 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
HVDC PLUS for Off shore application
Benefits
Decrease of energy costs, participation in deregulated market
Reduction of maintenance, no generation on the platform
Reduction of emission
Vision
Unmanned Supply Platform
38 Oct. 2007
Siemens AG
Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
Siemens FACTS & HVDC - worldwide
Ghusais,
Hamria,
Mankhool,
Satwa
Trans Bay Cable
2010
Lamar 2005 Radsted 2006 2 Bellaire & Crosby 20082 Thannet, 3 Greater Gabbard 2009-2011
Series
FSC
NGH
TPSC
TCSC
2, 2 Tian Guang 2003
Kayenta 1992
Serra de Mesa 1999
Imperatriz 1999
Fortaleza 1986

Samambaia 2002

Virginia Smith 1988

Welsh 1995

Acaray 1981

Drnrohr 1983
Etzenricht 1993
Wien Sdost 1993

Bom Jesus da Lapa 2002

Limpio 2003

Ibiuna 2002

3 Vincent 2000

Jacinto 2000
Funil 2001
2 Pelham, 2 Harker &
2 Central, 1991-1994

Clapham 1995,
Refurbishment

Atacama 1999

P. Dutra 1997

Cerro Gordo 1999

Chin 1998

Impala

2 Adelanto 1995

3 Montagnais 1993

2 Kemps Creek 1989

Brushy Hill 1988

Campina Grande 2000


2 Zem Zem 1983

Rejsby Hede 1997

Sullivan 1995

Paul Sweet 1998

Inez 1998

2 Marcy 2001-2003
Military Highway 2000

Kanjin (Korea) 2002

Lugo 1985
Laredo 2000

Spring Valley 1986

Illov
o
Athen
e

Muldersvlei 1997

2 Tecali 2002
3 Juile 2002

Barberton 2003

Maputo 2003
Milagres 1988

2 Yangcheng 2000

2 Hechi 2003

Eddy County 1992


2 Dominion 2003
2 Cuddapah 2003
2 Gooty 2003

2 Midway 2004
Seguin 1998

1994-1995
Porter 2006
Dayton 2006
Nine Mile 2005
Parallel
SVC
MSC/R
.
.
Moyle MSC 2003
Willington
1997
2 Hoya Morena &
Jijona 2004
Baish 2005
Samitah 2006
.
K.I. North 2004
Kapal 1994
1997
.
Siems 2004
Cano Limn 1997

Chteauguay 1984
Ahafo 2006

2 Lucknow 2006

3 Puti 2005

Iringa 2006
Shinyanga
2006
3, 2 El Dorado
2006

2 Sabah 2006
Nebo 2007,
Refurbishment
Devers 2006
2 Benejama &
Saladas 2006
La Pila 1999


Jember 1994

Nopala 2007

Sao Luis 2007


Sinop 2007
2 Fengjie 2006

Status: 01-2008

Strathmore 2007
2 x 1.7 GVAr !
and over 120 Industry
SVCs all over the World
5 North-South III, Lot B 2007

Load Flow
B2B/GPFC
In total: over
180 SVCs

2 Greenbank & Southpine


2008
STATCOM
Flicker STATCOM
HVDC PLUS
UPFC
CSC

Alligator Creek 2009


9 Powerlink
2007,
Refurbishment

Buzwagi 2007
Dodoma 2008
SVC PLUS
2006
2, 2 Purnea
2, 2 Gorakhpur
17 x VSC
Plus 23 Projects for
HVDC Long-Distance
Transmission
8 alone between 2000 &
2005 on 4 Continents
39 Oct. 2007
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Power Transmission and Distribution PTD H1
Siemens is successful in the HVDC Business
GuG II
2007
GuG I
2004
Ge-Nan
1989
Neptune
2007
Poste Chte.
1984
Basslink
ESI
2003/2007
Thailand-
Malaysia
2001
Moyle
2001
Acaray
1981
Lamar
2005
Virginia Smith
1987
Sylmar East
1995
TSQ
2000
Celilo
1997/2004
1977/1998
Cahora Bassa
Nelson River
1977/2004
Welsh
1995
2005
Ballia-
Bhiwadi
2009
TSQ
Yunnan-
Guangdong
Worlds longest HVDC Cable in Operation
Trans Bay Cable
2010
Worlds 1
st
HVDC with LTT
and integrated BOD
Worlds 1
st
HVDC with Transmission
Voltage above 500 kV
for more than 30 Years
Worlds 1
st
HVDC with Transmission
Voltage of 800 kV !
Etzenricht
1993
Wien Sdost
1993
Drnrohr
1983
Storeblt
2010
2010
Bridnet
Worlds 1
st
HVDC with
500 kV DC
Cable
Worlds 1
st
HVDC with
8 kV Thyristors
2009/2010
Status: 01-2008
Worlds 1
st
VSC
HVDC with MMC-
Technology
Spain-Mallorca
2011
Siemens AG
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for Your Attention!
Power Transmission and Distribution

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