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A New Approach for Compaction of HVDC Transmission Lines and the Assessment of the Electrical Aspects A New Approach for Compaction of HVDC Transmission Lines and the Assessment of the Electrical Aspects By Maryam Salimi A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba February 2017 © Copyright 2017, Maryam Salimi Abstract 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 com- ponent 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 trans- mission 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. Acknowledgments I heard the first ‘YES’ from Dr. Gole and Dennis Woodford about three years ago when I had got used to hearing ‘NO’ from anywhere. Actually I just won a PhD lottery to be their student and really enjoyed this experience with two very smart, kind and fun supervisors. I appreciate the generous financial support and the warm and friendly environment of the Electranix Corporation. I am also very grateful to have all these kind collogues there. Spe- cial thanks to Francisco Gomez, Xiuyu Chen, Garth Irwin and Jeremy Sneath for their technical support. I would like to thank Lionel Barthold from iMod and David Swatek and Zibby Kieloch from Manitoba Hydro for their enthusiastic guidance throughout this research. I also would like to thank my committee members, Dr. Swatek, and Dr. Anderson for their valuable time and feedbacks. I am truly honored that this thesis was also reviewed by Dr. Nigel Shore who is one of the world most competent experts in the HVDC transmission industry. Now I just want to write to all who I deeply love. This was not a normal four years in my life, but all these people helped me to stand up again and live life fully and wholeheartedly. Dennis and Janet, my second parents! The only thing that I can say about you two is that if I can ever make such an impact in someone’s life, the way that you made in mine, I truly achieved my mission in life. Thank you for making me feel like home here. i Lionel! Meeting you was indeed a highlight of these years. You have inspired me in so many ways. You can make any experience exciting and showed me that it is possible to always live like this. My lovely family: Mehri, Atieh, Mohsen, Masud, Shadi, Farnaz, Asal, MohamadReza, Erfan, Maryam Q., Maryam B., MohamadAli and Mahyar, and my dearest friends: Mahsa, Zahra, Shiva, Jenny and Beverly! You have always stayed with me and saw both sides of me. Please keep loving me! Maman and Baba! You made a home for us that the first lesson to learn there was how to love and care for each other despite all of our differences. You taught me to be free and fly. Now I understand how hard it was for yourselves to let me go, even if you have never said a word. You were the best for me and I always proudly say that I became a combination of both of you: “When I am in a happy, easy going with a sense of humor mood, it is my mom; and when I am in a serious, determined and hardworking mood, it is all coming from my dad!” Thank you all, God bless you! ii -To all who stayed in my heart- iii Contents Front Matter Contents ........................................................................................................ iv List of Tables ............................................................................................... viii List of Figures ................................................................................................ x List of Abbreviations ................................................................................. xvii List of Appendices ..................................................................................... xviii 1. Introduction 1 1.1 History of Electricity Transmission System ......................................... 1 1.2 The Expanding Role of HVDC Transmission and the Vision of a Future DC Grid .......................................................................................................... 4 1.3 Problem Definition and the Thesis Motivation .................................... 5 1.4 Research Objectives ............................................................................... 8 1.5 Thesis Outline ...................................................................................... 11 2. Overview of HVDC Converters, Cables and Overhead Transmission Lines 14 2.1 The Converter Station ......................................................................... 15 2.1.1 Converter Technologies ................................................................. 15 2.1.2 Transformer ................................................................................. 20 2.1.3 AC Filters and Capacitor Banks ...................................................... 21 2.1.4 DC Filters .................................................................................... 22 2.2 Transmission Configurations .............................................................. 23 2.2.1 System Grounding ........................................................................ 25 2.3 HVDC Cables ....................................................................................... 27 2.4 HVDC Overhead Line Transmission Structure ................................. 30 iv 2.4.1 Tower Structure ........................................................................ 30 2.4.2 Insulators .................................................................................. 31 2.4.3 Conductors ................................................................................ 33 2.4.4 Right of Way .............................................................................. 34 2.4.5 General Specifications of the Existing HVDC Overhead Lines….. ............................................................................................... 35 3. A New Approach for Compaction of HVDC Transmission Line Design 37 3.1 Overview of the Line Design Parameters ........................................... 38 3.2 Right of Way Width Components ........................................................ 42 3.3 Overview of Compact Design Criteria ................................................ 43 3.4 Tower Top Geometry Consideration ................................................... 44 3.4.1 Insulator Properties ....................................................................... 44 3.4.2 Impact of the Insulator Options on Compaction ..................... 46 3.4.3 Overvoltages in dc Transmission Lines ................................... 49 3.4.4 Wind Loads on the Insulator Strings and Insulator Swing Angle ........ 51 3.5 Influence of Span and Sag on ROW Width Reduction ....................... 55 3.5.1 Wind Loads on the Conductors and Conductor Swing Angle ............. 56 3.6 Conductor Selection ............................................................................. 59 3.7 Tower Design ....................................................................................... 60 3.8 Conductor Surface Voltage Gradient.......................................................... 63 3.9 Ground Level Field Effects .................................................................. 66 3.10 Conclusions .......................................................................................... 69 4. Modelling the Control and Operation of MMC HVDC Transmission System 71 4.1 System Specifications under Consideration ....................................... 72 4.2 Modular Multilevel Converters ................................................................. 73 v 4.2.1 Topology..................................................................................... 73 4.2.2 Sub-Module Structure .............................................................. 74 4.3 MMC HVDC Control Systems ............................................................ 76 4.3.1 Dispatch Controller System ....................................................
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