This thesis proposes a novel consolidated approach for substantial compaction of HVDC
lines that includes both new tower geometries as well as novel control concepts. This is
based on a thorough discussion on the basic overhead line design parameters and their
impact on the right of way width and tower height. Then the electrical aspects of the new
approach such as dc overvoltage assessment and lightning performance are investigated.
The required horizontal clearances between pole conductors and tower members, as a component of the right of way width, depend on the maximum expected overvoltages. Detailed electromagnetic transient models for the point to point MMC HVDC with different transmission configurations, all including the proposed dc overhead line, are developed for this thesis. The models are used to assess fault contingencies that result in the most significant overvoltage stresses on the HVDC transmission line for finding minimum air clearances and for the design of overvoltage limiting devices, such as surge arresters. New control approaches are proposed that significantly reduce the dc side overvoltage and consequently minimize the required air clearances for maximum compaction of the HVDC overhead lines and also reduce the required surge arrester size for line insulation.
Because power transmission lines are the most exposed component within a power system, they are subject to lightning strikes which, in turn, are the main cause of disruption to power flows. This thesis will include an analysis of lightning occurrence on the proposed compact transmission line in order to assess the risk of pole faults. The focus of this analysis is mainly on evaluation of the critical lightning currents that cause fast front overvoltage stresses that may result in insulation failure. / May 2017
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:MANITOBA/oai:mspace.lib.umanitoba.ca:1993/32164 |
| Date | January 1900 |
| Creators | Salimi, Maryam |
| Contributors | Gole, Aniruddha (Electrical and Computer Engineering), Woodford, Dennis (Electrical and Computer Engineering) Swatek, David (Electrical and Computer Engineering) Anderson, John (Computer Science) Gokaraju, Ramakrishna (Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Saskatchewan) |
| Source Sets | University of Manitoba Canada |
| Detected Language | English |
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