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VIII SEMESTER

EE6010 HIGH VOLTAGE DIRECT CURRENT TRANSMISSION

Regulation – 2013

Academic Year 2016 – 17

Prepared by

T.SANTHOSHKUMAR, AP/EEE
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DEPARTMENT OFELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT: EE6010 HIGH VOLTAGE DIRECT CURRENT
TRANSMISSION
SEM / YEAR: VII/IV

UNIT I - INTRODUCTION
SYLLABUS

DC Power transmission technology – Comparison of AC and DC transmission – Application of

DC transmission – Description of DC transmission system – Planning for HVDC transmission –
Modern trends in HVDC technology – DC breakers – Operating problems – HVDC transmission
based on VSC – Types and applications of MTDC systems.

PART - A
Q.N Questions BT Level Competence
o1. Name the HVDC Transmission in India. 1 Remember

2. Define energy availability. 1 Remember

3. List the disadvantages of AC Transmission over long distance. 1 Remember
4. Summarize any two disadvantages of DC transmission. 2 Understand
5. Relate the expression for real power flow through the line. 3 Apply
6. Discuss the types of DC links. 2 Understand
7. Explain about DC breakers. 5 Evaluate
8. Show the Cost Vs distance curve of AC & DC Transmission. 3 Apply
9. Illustrate the components involved in converter station. 3 Apply
10. Collect the advantages of HVDC Transmission system. 1 Remember
11. Point out the limitations of EHVAC Transmission. 4 Analyze
12. Describe the minimum short circuit ratio recommended by CIGRE 1 Remember
to ensure feasibility
of DC transmission.
13. Differentiate between conventional Transformer & converter 4 Analyze
Transformer.
14. Point out about multi terminal DC link. 4 Analyze
15. Explain the variation of voltage along the Transmission line during 5 Evaluate
different loading condition.
16. Describe the uses of reactive power source at converter station. 2 Understand
17. Prove that for the same power transmitted and same percentage 6 Create
18. Prove that
loss, the for the same
insulation levelpower
in DCtransmitted and
transmission is same percentage 2 Understand
loss, the insulation
only 87% level
of that AC in DC transmission is only 87% of that AC
transmission
transmission.
19. Develop the 12 pulse converter unit. 6 Create
20. List the uses of filters used at converter station. 1 Remember
PART – B
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1. Compare the performance of EHVAC link with HVDC link for 5 Evaluate
(i) Equal voltage(insulation level)and
(ii) equal power losses.

2. A 400 kV 3-phase AC line of 800 km length transmitting 1000 3 Apply

MW is converted in toa DC line. If the surge impedance of the
line is 320 ohm, Calculate,
(i) The number of conductors required and surge impedance
loading as 3-phase ACsystem.
(ii) Voltage per pole as DC line power losses, as percentage of
AC power losses. Take 0.9 lag for an AC system.
3. An existing 400 kV 3-phase AC line transmitting a power 5 Evaluate
100MW is converted into bipolar DC line. Evaluate the DC
voltage/pole and DC line losses,if the resistance ofeach
conductor is 0.01 ohm. Assume p.f = 0.90.
4. List some modern trends in DC transmission systems. 1 Remember

5. List the advantages and disadvantages of homo polar HVDC 1 Remember

links over other types of links
6. Describe the planning for HVDC transmission and Dc barkers 2 Understand
with the neat Schematic diagram.
7. Explain the different types of HVDC DC links 4 Analyze
8. Give a neat sketch of different HVDC links. Why is bipolar line 2 Understand
more commonly used?
9. (i) Illustrate the problems involved in DC braking. How is Dc 3 Apply
braking done? What are the recent advances in DC barkers?
(ii) Classify the different types of DC links .Illustrate and compare
them.
10. Formulate in detail in superiority of technical performance of 6 Create
HVDC lines to that of EHVAC lines

11. Define the term transient reliability & ‘short circuit ratio’ as 1 Remember
applied to transmission lines. Describe the effect of these factors
on the performance of a DC link
12. (i)Compare AC & DC transmission. 4 Analyze
(ii) Explain the application of DC transmission.

13. Explain the limitations of EHVAC system. 4 Analyze

14. Explain the different types of HVDC DC links 4 Analyze
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UNIT II - ANALYSIS OF HVDC CONVERTERS

Line commutated converter – Analysis of Graetz circuit with and without overlap – Pulse number –
Choice of converter configuration – Converter bridge characteristics – Analysis of a 12 pulse converters
– Analysis of VSC topologies and firing schemes.

PART – A
Q.No Questions BT Level Competence
1. Define pulse number. Remember
1

2. Describe the rectifier modes. Remember

1

3. Define Value rating. Remember

1

4. Identify the assumptions mode to simplify the analysis of Graetz Remember

circuit. 1

5. Quote the assumptions mode to simplify the analysis of Graetz Remember

1
circuit.

6. Generalize the causes of DC side harmonics 2 Understand

7. Apply
Examine the expression for the average DC voltage of Graetz 3
circuit without overlap
8. 4
Analyze
Define peak inverse voltage?
9. 2
Understand
Draw the schematic diagram of three & two valve conduction mode

10. 2 Understand
Define twelve pulse converter with schematic diagram
11. 1
Remember
Define twelve pulse converter with schematic diagram
What is meant by neglecting overlap in graetz in bridge circuit
12. Summarize the 3 variations of the equidistant pulse control 2 Understand
13. Describe Graetz’s circuit. Remember
1
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14. Objective of Pulse width modulation. 6
Create

15. Describe the term delay angle and its significance in rectifier control 5 Evaluate
16. Expression for transformer rating of valve. 5 Evaluate

17. Explain the role of smoothing reactor in a DC link Analyze

4

18. Explain the term angle of advance and its significance in inverter 4 Analyze
control.
19. Summarize the 3 variations of the equidistant pulse control 2 Understand

20. What is choice of converter configuration? 6 Create

PART – B
1. Describe with the help of neat diagram & wave forms, the operation Remember
of 6 pulse bridge converter with delay angle α and without overlap.
1
Derive the expressions for its dc voltage stating the assumptions
mode.

2. Remember
For a 3 phase 6 pulse gratez’s circuit draw the timing diagram
considering overlap angle is less than 60 degree and without overlap 1
for the following
a) Voltage across load
b) Voltage across any two pair of conduction valves
3. Remember
Draw the schematic circuit diagram of a 6 pulse gratez’s circuit and 1
explain its principle of operation

4. Apply
Explain the individual characteristics of a rectifier and an inverter 3
with sketches
5. 1 Remember
Show the rating of the valve used in gratez circuit is 2.094Pd where
Pd is dc power transmitted
6. (a) Sketch a timing diagram for a 3phase Graetz's circuit 4 Understand
considering with and
2
without overlap angle less than 60o.
(b) Draw the equivalent circuits of both recti_er and inverter.

7. 2 Understand
Explain the effect of overlap angle on the performance of converter
circuit
8. Analyze
4
Explain the choice of converter configuration for any pulse number
4
9. Analyze
4
Explain the analysis of 12 pulse converter with bridge rectifier
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10. 4 Analyze
Explain the technique involved in harmonic elimination of bridge
rectifier
11. 4 Analyze
Explain the analysis of two and three valve conduction mode
4
12. 3 Apply
With detailed analysis of converter with steady state analysis

13. For a12pulse converter with q=4,s=3,r=1,calculate the maximum DC power 6 Create
and transformer rating(valve rating) if PIV rating is V and rms current rating is
I, rework the problem if q=3,s=4,r=1.
14. A transformer secondary line voltage to a 3-phase bridge rectifier is 5 Evaluate
345kv.calculate the dc voltage output with µ=150 ,when α=(a) 00,(b) 150,and(c)
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UNIT III - CONVERTER AND HVDC SYSTEM CONTROL

Principles of DC link control – Converter control characteristics – System control hierarchy –
Firing angle control – Current and extinction angle control – Starting and stopping of DC link –
Power control – Higher level controllers – Control of VSC based HVDC link.

PART – A
Q.No Questions BT Level Competence
1 Generalize the reason to maintain minimum value of delay angle 6 Create
and extinction angle.
2 Draw the hierarchical control structure for a HVDC link. Arrange
4

3 What is the necessity of higher level controller for HVDC link? Analyze
4

4 Define inverter compounding 1 Remember

5 How is current is regulated by inverter side? Apply

3

6 WHAT is the use of tap changing transforemer in HVDC? 1 Remember

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7 Draw The Communication Link Of Hvdc Tranmisition. Remember
1

8 State the reasons of core saturation of the converter transformer Understand

2
employed in HVDC transmission?
9 How do we select the voltage rating of the HVDC link? Understand
2

10 What is the need for maintaining current margin? 1 Remember

11 State the reasons for using negative polarity for mono polar Apply
3
HVDC link.
12 Define commutation. 1 Remember
13 What are the drawbacks of individual phase control scheme? 1 Remember
14 Explain the significance of voltage dependent current limit in 4 Analyze
control characteristics of a DC -link.
15 What is the necessity of higher-level controller for HVDC link? 2 Understand

16 Define commutation failure. Understand

2

17 Explain the pulse frequency control 5 Evaluate

18 Explain the limitation of constant b control of inverter operation. 5 Evaluate

19 State the advantages and disadvantages of IPC scheme. Apply

3

20 Mention the basic requirement of control philosophy adopted in 6

Create
HVDC system.
Part B
1 Explain valve blocking, bypassing and stopping and power flow 4 Analyze
reversal.
2Illustrate the hierarchy and control coordination of HVDC link 6 Create
2operation
3 Explain the different modes of HVDC link operation. When does 4 Analyze
mode shift
4 occur. Remember
Describe the steps involved in de energization of a converter 1
bridge in a HVDC link

5 Draw the converter characteristics of a HVDC link and explain 2 Understand

the different modes of operation.
6 explain the rectifier and inverter compounding wit neat diagram Understand
2
4
and also explain their influnce on hvdc transmissin characteristics.
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7 Discuss in detail about the inverter side current regulator used in 2 Understand

HVDC system.why voltage and current regulation required in

hvdc transmission ?explain.
8 Explain the inverse cosine control and pulse frequeny control 4
4
Analyze
scheme for firing angle of HVDC link with neat circuit diagram
9 What are the different firing angle control schemes employed for
and waveforms. Understand
controlling HVDC link. Explain the IPC schemes and compare 2
the advantages and disadvantages

10 Explain in detail about current regulation from the inverter side. 5 Evaluate

11 Explain the uncompounded inverter with neat sketches 1 Remember

12 a) i) Explain the basic control scheme of HVDC link operation 1

4 Remember
and the hierarchy of different levels of
HVDC system controllers with control coordination. (10)
ii) Illustrate voltage dependent current order controller. (6)
13 Explain the individual phase control and equidistance pulse 4 Analyze
control schemes for firing angle control of HVDC link.
14 What do you mean by current and extinction angle control? 1 Remember
Explain them in Detail.
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UNIT IV - REACTIVE POWER AND HARMONICS CONTROL

Reactive power requirements in steady state – Sources of reactive power – SVC and STATCOM – Generation of
harmonics – Design of AC and DC filters – Active filters.

PART – A
Q.No Questions BT Level Competence
1. 1 Remember
Define Synchronous Condenser
2. What are all the source of reactive power. Understand
2

3. The following lower order harmonics in the AC side with 12 pulse Evaluate
converter operation: 11, 13, 17, 19.identifiy the non- 5

characteristics harmonics.
4. List any two criteria to decide the effectiveness of the DC filter 3 Apply

5. Define telephone influence factor. 1

Remember

6. Draw the SVC V-I characteristics. 5 Evaluate

7. What are the causes for generation of non-characteristics 1
Remember
harmonics?
8. List the various types of filters used in HVDC substation. Remember
1

9 Compare SVC and STATCOM. 2

Understand

10 DRAW the control characteristics of a STATCOM. 2 Understand

11 Why higher order frequencies are not considered for filter design. 2 Understand

12 What are the sources of harmonics? 1 Remember

13 Draw the V-I characteristics of STATCOM. 3 Apply
14 Why are filters not needed on the DC side with HVDC voltage 4 Analyze
sourse converter scheme?
15 What are the order of harmonics present on the AC side of the Analyze
4
VSC converter DC system
16 What is the purpose of tuned filter? 4 Analyze
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17 Explain the need to employ filter circuit in HVDC system. 3 Apply
18 Differentiate Charactersitis and uncharacterisisstics harmonics 2 Understand
19 Generalize the causes of DC side harmonics 6 Create
20 What are the suitable control of reactive power is required during 1 Remember
transient. Part – B
1. (i)explain the effect of firing angle errors and unbalanced voltages Remember
on the generation of harmonics 1

(ii)with the aid of an equivalent circuit,outline the design

procedure of a single tuned filter used in the AC side of a HVDC
2. Define
link characteristic and non characteristics harmonics. Derive 1 Remember
the expression for characteristic harmonics on AC network side
3. withAC
The 6 pulse
system
converter
voltageoperation.
at the rectifier end is 220 KV.estimate the Remember
sixth harmonics voltage of a 6-pulse converter when 1
(a)α=0 and µ=0
(b)α=π/2 and µ=0
4. 1 Remember
Explain AC and DC side harmonics in detail and discuss how to
reduce theharmonics.
5. Derive the harmonic analysis for single phase full converter. 2 Understand

6. (i). Explain the following: 2 Understand

Harmonic distortion, Telephone influence factor, Telephone
harmonic form factor and 2
IT product.
(ii). With the aid of an equivalent circuit, outline the design
procedure of a single tuned filter used in AC side of HVDC link.
7. Explain in detail about reactive power control during trainsients. 3 Apply
8. Explain the design procedure for passive AC filters for mitigating Apply
3
AC side harmonics in HVDC
Link.
9. i ) Give a single line schematic of AC harmonic filters in a typical Understand
HVDC substation. State the order 4
of harmonics of the filter branches. (8) 2
(ii). What are the main objectives in designing the size and
branches o f AC harmonic filters and DC
harmonic filters in a HVDC substation? (8)
10 Explain the design procedure for passive AC filters for mitigating Evaluate
AC side harmonics in HVDC Link.
5
11 Explain in detailed about requrment of reactive power in HVDC 4 Analyze
transmission system.
12 Explain in detailed about SVC enabled HVDC transmission 4 Analyze
system.
13 Explain in detailed about STATCOM enabled HVDC 4 Analyze
transmission system.
14 Compare SVC and STATCOM in HVDC transmission system. 6 Create
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UNIT V - POWER FLOW ANALYSIS IN AC/DC SYSTEMS
Per unit system for DC quantities – DC system model – Inclusion of constraints – Power flow analysis – case
study.
PART – A
Q.No Questions BT Level Competence
1. List some essentials of power flow analysis. 1 Remember

2. Give the dc system model. Remember

1

3. Write the equations describing the DC network. 4 Analyze

4. .Define per unit system. 1 Remember

5. Draw the schematic of the DC converter and give the voltage 2
Understand
equation.
6. Write the parameters to control the angle and the transformer tap Apply
3
of the converter.

7. List the assumptions made in DC load flow 1 Remember

8. Name the different types of AC/DC power flow. 3 Apply

9. Explain about the identical per unit system of the DC converter 4

Analyze
system
10 Describe the unified method of DC power flow. 2 Understand
11 Write the solution methods for AC-DC power flow 6 Create
12 Show the schematic of the dc converter and give the voltage equation. 2 Understand
13 List the applications of load flow analysis. 5

14 Discuss the additional constraints needed to include for AC-DC power 2 Understand
flow.
15 Express the Equations Describing the DC network. 3 Apply

16 Draw the flow chart of the AC-DC power flow Evaluate

5

17 Give the four variables of the DC converter and give the proper 1 Remember
18 symbols
Compareoftheeach variables. and Sequential methods of DC
simultaneous 4 Analyze
converter.
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19 Draw the schematic diagram of the five terminal HVDC system 2
Understand

20 Write the Gauss Seidal equation for solution of the DC coverter. 4 Analyze
PART – B
1. Describe the basic assumptions made in the derivation of the 1 Remember
equations representing the ac/dc converter.
2. Describe the governing equations for the dc converter and controller 1 Remember
unit.
3. With any one case study briefly explain about the AC DC power 2 Understand
flow ( five terminal HVDC system)
4. 3 Apply
Describe briefly the different solution of dc load flow.
5. Describe extended variable method of dc power flow. 2
3 Understand

6. (i)Give the solution of AC-DC power flow. Remember

1
(ii) Compare unified and alternating AC-DC power flow.
7. Discuss in detail the modelling of DC links. 1 Remember

8. With a neat flow chart explain the solution of ac-dc power flow. 2 Understand

9. Formulate the different modelling of dc links and explain the 3 Apply

solution method of dc load flow.
10 Explain substitution of power injection method for solving AC-DC 4 Analyze
load flow problem.
4
11 Explain on-line power flow analysis for security control. 4 Analyze

12 Illustrate the power flow analysis with VSC Based HVDC system. 4 Analyze
13 With any one case study briefly explain about the ac dc power flow. 6 Create
14 Explain the ac-dc power flow analysis under dynamic 5 Evaluate
conditions.