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International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering Website: www.ijetae.com (ISSN 2250-2459, ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal, Volume 4, Issue 5, May 2014) 132 Harmonic Analysis in HVDC System Anuradha.V 1 , Anitha.S 2 , Apoorva.D.C 3 , Priyanka.N 4, Somashekar.B 5 1, 2, 3, 4 Student, B.E, EEE, Dr. T. Thimmaiah Institute of Technology, K.G.F 5 M.Tech, Lecturer, EEE, Dr. T. Thimmaiah Institute of Technology, K.G.F. AbstractHarmonics are electric voltages and currents that appear on the electric power system as a result of non- linear electric loads. Non-linear loads include common office equipment such as computers and printers, Fluorescent lighting, battery chargers and also variable speed drives. Harmonic components should be reduced as much as possible. According to harmonic stability problem that was caused by the non-linear of converter, the simulation model was established based on the actual equipment situation of convert station. Harmonic instability may occur in high-voltage dc (HVDC) links due to dynamic interactions between HVDC terminals and the impedance of the dc lines or cables. In recent years, the issue of harmonics compensation has got considerable attention. The main purpose of this paper is to reduce the harmonics in transmission of power in HVDC system. THD values can be calculated using FFT analysis. Simulation model is developed in MATLAB/Simulink environment. KeywordsHVDC, harmonics, filters, rectifier, inverter, active filters, passive filters I. INTRODUCTION The semiconductor devices in DC converter station is a non-linear power electronic device. A large amounts of characteristic and of non-characteristic harmonics currents will be produced and injected into the AC power system when the HVDC running even the supply voltage waveform of AC side is the standard sinusoidal wave and cause voltage distortion and because of the asymmetric of the three-phase AC systems respectively. The harmonics that come from the HVDC will not only increase loss, thermal stress of equipment, reduce equipment life, interference with communications, metering, protection and control devices to work properly and in some cases, it can even lead to the collapse of the system. Harmonics are electric voltages and currents that appear on the electric power system as a result of non-linear electric loads. Harmonic frequencies in the power grid are a frequent cause of power quality problems. Harmonic components should be reduced as much as possible. There are two types of harmonics in electrical power systems, namely current harmonics and voltage harmonics, which are distortions to current and voltage waves respectively. On the basis of generation, there are two types of harmonics-characteristic and non-characteristic. One of the major effects of power system harmonics is to increase the current in the system. This is particularly the case for the third harmonic, which causes a sharp increase in the zero sequence current, and therefore increases the current in the neutral conductor. This effect can require special consideration in the design of an electric system to serve non-linear loads. The presence of harmonics leads to low system efficiency, poor power factor, increased loss and reactive power components from AC and also on the equipment present in the system and interference on the telecommunication lines. There were many methods used for the analysis of harmonics in a LCC (Line Commutated Converter) HVDC system. Some of them are Symmetrical component method, individual phase control, harmonic mapping, Eigen value analysis, numerical methods, etc. But each of the methods had limitations, thus, impedance model is sorted as a better analysis method for harmonics in a LCC- based HVDC system. Basically for reduction of harmonics, filters are used. Here we use a hybrid configuration of both passive and active filters for improved power handling capacity of semiconductor devices and better performance. Fig.i Block representation of HVDC system II. SYSTEM MODELLING In general, the AC power grid structure of AC-side in converter station is very complex. For the equipment that is inside the converter station, such as high-voltage bus, converter transformers, converter valves etc. were simulated using detailed models the DC line model is the sub-T-Line model. The simulation and the parameters were in strict accordance with the field. The corresponding calculation/design of the parameters is as given below-
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International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering

Website: www.ijetae.com (ISSN 2250-2459, ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal, Volume 4, Issue 5, May 2014)

132

Harmonic Analysis in HVDC System Anuradha.V

1, Anitha.S

2, Apoorva.D.C

3, Priyanka.N

4, Somashekar.B

5

1, 2, 3, 4Student, B.E, EEE, Dr. T. Thimmaiah Institute of Technology, K.G.F

5M.Tech, Lecturer, EEE, Dr. T. Thimmaiah Institute of Technology, K.G.F.

Abstract— Harmonics are electric voltages and currents

that appear on the electric power system as a result of non-

linear electric loads. Non-linear loads include common office

equipment such as computers and printers, Fluorescent

lighting, battery chargers and also variable speed drives.

Harmonic components should be reduced as much as possible.

According to harmonic stability problem that was caused by

the non-linear of converter, the simulation model was

established based on the actual equipment situation of convert

station. Harmonic instability may occur in high-voltage dc

(HVDC) links due to dynamic interactions between HVDC

terminals and the impedance of the dc lines or cables. In

recent years, the issue of harmonics compensation has got

considerable attention. The main purpose of this paper is to

reduce the harmonics in transmission of power in HVDC

system. THD values can be calculated using FFT analysis.

Simulation model is developed in MATLAB/Simulink

environment.

Keywords— HVDC, harmonics, filters, rectifier, inverter,

active filters, passive filters

I. INTRODUCTION

The semiconductor devices in DC converter station is a

non-linear power electronic device. A large amounts of

characteristic and of non-characteristic harmonics currents

will be produced and injected into the AC power system

when the HVDC running even the supply voltage

waveform of AC side is the standard sinusoidal wave and

cause voltage distortion and because of the asymmetric of

the three-phase AC systems respectively. The harmonics

that come from the HVDC will not only increase loss,

thermal stress of equipment, reduce equipment life,

interference with communications, metering, protection and

control devices to work properly and in some cases, it can

even lead to the collapse of the system.

Harmonics are electric voltages and currents that appear

on the electric power system as a result of non-linear

electric loads. Harmonic frequencies in the power grid are a

frequent cause of power quality problems. Harmonic

components should be reduced as much as possible.

There are two types of harmonics in electrical power

systems, namely current harmonics and voltage harmonics,

which are distortions to current and voltage waves

respectively. On the basis of generation, there are two types

of harmonics-characteristic and non-characteristic.

One of the major effects of power system harmonics is

to increase the current in the system. This is particularly the

case for the third harmonic, which causes a sharp increase

in the zero sequence current, and therefore increases the

current in the neutral conductor. This effect can require

special consideration in the design of an electric system to

serve non-linear loads.

The presence of harmonics leads to low system

efficiency, poor power factor, increased loss and reactive

power components from AC and also on the equipment

present in the system and interference on the

telecommunication lines.

There were many methods used for the analysis of

harmonics in a LCC (Line Commutated Converter) HVDC

system. Some of them are – Symmetrical component

method, individual phase control, harmonic mapping,

Eigen value analysis, numerical methods, etc. But each of

the methods had limitations, thus, impedance model is

sorted as a better analysis method for harmonics in a LCC-

based HVDC system.

Basically for reduction of harmonics, filters are used.

Here we use a hybrid configuration of both passive and

active filters for improved power handling capacity of

semiconductor devices and better performance.

Fig.i Block representation of HVDC system

II. SYSTEM MODELLING

In general, the AC power grid structure of AC-side in

converter station is very complex. For the equipment that is

inside the converter station, such as high-voltage bus,

converter transformers, converter valves etc. were

simulated using detailed models the DC line model is the

sub-T-Line model. The simulation and the parameters were

in strict accordance with the field. The corresponding

calculation/design of the parameters is as given below-

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Basic formulae like-

P=3*V*I*cosα (assuming cos α = 0.85)

R=V/I

XL=2πf L (where XL =0.15p.u. – given)

KVA= (KW^2 + KVAR^2) ^1/2

Q=X/R (quality factor)

KVA=KW/power factor

are used to obtain the parameters for the transformers and

filters.

The corresponding circuit diagram for which the

simulation model is developed is as given below:

Fig.ii. Circuit diagram of a HVDC transmission system

The above circuit diagram consists of a three- phase

generator source of 345Kv at frequency of 50Hz which is

connected to the converter transformer for stepping down

voltage to 211KV for transmission over long distance.

Further a 12-pulse thyristor bridge converter is connected,

which is called as rectifier for converting AC to DC while

the converter at the other end is referred as inverter for

vice-versa conversion. The rectifier-end has firing angle (α)

control for ignition of the thyristor while the inverter-end

contains the extinction/gamma control (δ).

A. Three Phase Converter

The converter transformers are constructed by three

phase three winding on same core material by connecting

primary and secondary windings as either wyes or deltas.

Fig.iii. Twelve pulse converter

B. Pulse Generator

In this paper, a discrete twelve pulse generator is used to

fire the thyristors of HVDC rectifier built with two six

pulse bridges. The four inputs of a pulse generator are

alpha firing angle (in degrees), other three inputs are phase

to ground synchronizing voltages. There are two outputs of

a pulse generator, one connected to wye secondary winding

of transformer and other connected to delta winding of

secondary transformer. Similarly for gamma angle control

at the inverter-side, a twelve-pulse firing control and

discrete gamma measurement subsystem is used for the two

extinction/gamma angle triggering for the inverter.

C. Filters

Both the ends have AC filters for reducing the harmonic

distortion in the AC-side of the system and DC filters or

smoothening reactors on the DC line for reducing the ripple

content in the current. The AC filters comprises of both

passive and active components for efficient performance

and economy. Generally the passive filters used are of

damped (high-pass) and tuned (single, double or triple)

types while active filters are of shunt and series. But these

filters also have hybrid configuration of passive filters to

improve the power handling capacity of semiconductor

devices.

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III. SIMULATION CIRCUIT AND RESULTS

The corresponding simulation model is as shown below:

Fig.iv. Simulation model of a single pole HVDC transmission system

A 12 pulse HVDC converter has been considered at both

the ends. Two thyristor bridges of six pulse is use to build

converter in series connection. The thyristor is fired at

different firing angle (α) values which vary from 0-90

degrees but the optimal value for the system is taken as 19

degrees. A feeder consisting of RLC elements is used to

connect source to both rectifier and inverter. Here the

harmonic compensation has been done using AC filters

which comprises of two single tuned and a high pass filter ,

tuned to 11th, 13th and 24th part of fundamental frequency

respectively. Also a capacitor bank of 150MVAR reactive

power. Further a DC line of 300km distance is considered

with appropriate line resistance and inductance. The

respective pulse generator components are used for

triggering of pulses at the rectifier and inverter ends of the

system.

The subsystem constructed for the AC filters is as shown

below:

Fig.v. Subsystem components of the AC filters

The subsystem components used in the gamma control

block is as given below:

Fig.vi. Subsystem components of the gamma control

In the above subsystem shown, two discrete gamma

measurement blocks from the SimuLink Library is being

used – one for the star(Y) and delta (Δ) bridge connections

of the transformers and the constant given as the gamma

angle is 160degrees , considering the general equation for

extinction/gamma angle (γ) –

γ =180°- α- commutation angle

(where the commutation angle is assumed as 180° and

α=19°)

The simulation results for the simulation model is as

given below:

1. Waveforms For Rectifier Side – Without Filters

Peak value is 284kv and current is 1000A

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2. Waveforms For Rectifier Side – With Filters

Peak value is 325kv and current is 1080A

3. Waveforms For Inverter Side – Without Filters

Peak value is 185kv and current is 1500A

4. Waveforms For Inverter Side – With Filters

Peak value is 210kv and current is 1750A

IV. FFT ANALYSIS

The FFT analysis is performed for the outputs at the

inverter end of the system to finally analyze the effect of

the insertion of the filters into the system.

The THD value of the above FFT analysis is found to be

78.43% at the fundamental frequency of 50Hz.

V. CASE STUDY – PRACTICAL VALUES

A similar simulation model has been developed

considering a single pole HVDC terminal at

POWERGRID, KOLAR (2000MW-bipole +_500KV)

converter station in located in Karnataka. According to the

given equipment and its parameters, the corresponding

simulation model using SimuLink is as shown below:

Fig.viii. Simulation circuit for the single pole terminal at POWEGRID

Kolar converter station

As the station is originally a bipolar station of 2000MW

power and +_500Kv, here we consider only a single pole of

1000MW power and use the respective parameters for the

model. The DC line is of 1370km length and the alpha

angle given as 19degree and gamma as 160degree.The

subsystems used in the above model can be elaborated as:

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A. AC FILTERS (RECTIFIER)

Fig.ix. Subsystem of AC filters used at rectifier terminal

The components used in this subsystem are-

Capacitor bank of reactive power of 66MVAR

Double tuned filter of 120MVAR at tuned frequencies

of Fr1=11*50Hz and Fr2=13*50Hz; quality factor,

Q=150

Single tuned filter of 97MVAR with tuning frequency

of 13*50Hz and Q=150

Shunt reactor(L) of 72.6MVAR

B. AC FILTERS (INVERTER)

Fig.x. Subsystem of AC filters used at inverter terminal

The components used in this subsystem at the inverter

end consists of:

Capacitor bank of reactive power 69MVAR

Two double tuned filters of 120MVAR and 97MVAR

reactive power both at tuning frequencies of 11th

and

13th

of fundamental frequency of 50Hz

Waveforms:

Fig.xi. Waveforms at rectifier end without filters

Peak voltage = 390kv and current= 1050A

Fig.xii. Waveforms at rectifier end with filters

Peak voltage =400kv and current=1020A

Fig.xiii. Waveforms at inverter end without filter

Peak voltage =325Kv and current =1010A

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Fig.xiv. Waveforms at inverter end with filter

Peak voltage=340Kv and current =1000A

VI. CASE STUDY –THD VALUES

The THD value is found almost same as 78.43% with lot

of reduction in the harmonic distortions.

VII. DC LINE CURRENT WAVEFORM

Fig.xv. Waveforms of DC line current

VIII. CONCLUSION

This paper accounts the harmonic analysis in a basic

HVDC transmission system and the importance of using

filters for the reduction of the harmonic distortions in the

system to improve the efficiency and reduce various ill

effects due to the harmonics. On observing the various

waveforms with and without the insertion of filters, we

may conclude that on connecting the harmonic filters the

voltage values is increased and optimized while the high

current values are reduced. The THD value obtained is

found to be 78.43% and also the case study in done to

observe the effect of filters in a practical HVDC converter

system using LCC and three phase three winding

transformers.

REFERENCES

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HVDC Systems‖ by Hanchao Liu ,Member ,IEEE and Jian Sun,

Member,IEEE

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ratio‖ by He Xingqi,Member, IEEE and Chen Ce ,Member,IEEE

[3] IEEE Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic

Control in Electrical Power Systems, IEEE Std.519-1993,New York:

IEEE,1993

[4] IEEE Guide for Analysis and Definition of DC Side Harmonic

Performance of HVDC Transmission Systems, IEEE Power

Engineering Society, IEEE 2003

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Filter‖ by Shashank Srivastava, Rahul Kumar, Satendra Pratap Singh, Nitin Singh , Members, IEEE

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IEEE

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AUTHORS

ANURADHA. V pursuing (8 th

-sem)

B.E (Electrical & Electronics

Engineering) in Dr. T. Thimmaiah

Institute of Technology, K.G.F. VTU

PRIYANKA.N pursuing (8 th

-sem)

B.E (Electrical & Electronics

Engineering) in Dr. T. Thimmaiah

Institute of Technology, K.G.F. VTU

APOORVA.D.C pursuing (8 th

-sem)

B.E (Electrical & Electronics

Engineering) in Dr. T. Thimmaiah

Institute of Technology, K.G.F. VTU

ANITHA.S pursuing (8 th

-sem) B.E

(Electrical & Electronics Engineering) in

Dr. T. Thimmaiah Institute of

Technology, K.G.F. VTU

SOMASHEKAR. B received B.E degree

(Electrical & Electronics Engineering) in

Golden Valley Institute of Technology,

K.G.F in 1998 under Bangalore

University and M. Tech (VLSI &

Embedded Systems) from BMS, VTU in

2010.

He is currently an Assistant Professor in

the Department of Electrical Engineering, Dr. TTIT, KGF.

His research areas are Power Systems, VLSI and Power

Electronics.