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HVDC Systems for
Energy Transmission over long distances
Asynchronous coupling between AC Regional networks
Power Electronic circuits are used to convert AC to DC (Rectifier circuits) or
convert DC to AC (Inverter Circuits). Both of these circuits are also called
converter circuits.
A transformer that has one of its windings connected to one of these
circuits, as a dedicated transformer, is a Converter Transformer
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Converter Transformer in HVDC system.
Supply of AC voltages into two separate circuits feeding the
rectifier bridges with a phase shift of 30 electrical degrees for
reduction of low order harmonics esp. 5th & 7th harmonics.
As a galvanic barrier between AC and DC systems to prevent
DC potential entering into the AC system
Reactive Impedance in the AC supply to reduce short circuit
currents and to control the rate of rise in valve current during
commutation.
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Converter Transformers for 12 pulse rectification.
Primary: Star 400 kV AC
Secondary: Two windings connected to converter (Thyristors)
connected in series to build up required level of DC voltage
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transport restrictions (dimensions and weight)
number of necessary spare transformers
technical possible solutions for core and windings
Choice of transformer design is mainlyruled by.
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Converter Transformers for 12 pulse rectification
Type of Connections No. of design X No.of units
Sparesrequired
3 Phase Star-Delta & Star-Star
2 X 2 2
Single phase 2 winding 2 X 6 2
Singe phase 3 winding 2 x 3 1
Extended delta-connection
2 X 2 1
3 Phase 3 winding 2 X 2 1
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Converter Transformer....
Designactive part
Valve Winding (D)Valve Winding (Y)
Line Winding
Tap Winding
HV-Terminal
Neutral-Terminal
Simplified connection of
line windings and tap windings
Winding and core arrangement
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Converter Xmer & Normal AC Xmer..
Polarity Reversal
Voltage Distribution in Oil Barrier System
Impedance variation influence On load Tap Changer
Harmonic Currents
Losses
DC Magnetisation Short Circuit Forces
DC Bushings
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Beginning voltage stress distributions capacitive Oil is stressed
more than PB
Successively change over to Resistive distribution PB is
stressed more (almost all stress across solid insulation)
PD stresses under DC Sporadic pulses at random intervals
-Discharges in oil gaps under rapid changes in voltage
-Discharges in cellulose insulation due to imperfections ininsulation
-Discharges at the oil-cellulose interface
. To meet above, special oil-barrier insulation system is required
Under Polarity Reversal..
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Voltage Distribution in Oil-Barrier System...
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Main duct in HVDC transformers require more PB barriers than normalAC transformers as DC voltage is taken mainly by PB. Voltagedistribution is by resistivity in steady state.
- Transient DC voltages:
Start up of converter when full DC potential from bridgesis developed almost instantaneously
- DC Voltage Polarity Reversal: When direction of power flow is changed in HVDC system, current
direction remains the same while polarity of the voltage will be reversed.
This is done within a few number of power cycles. A sudden change in DC voltage is capacitive. Time constant for the transition from capacitive to resistive distribution
is about an hour.
Voltage Distribution in Oil-Barrier System...
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AC DC
Voltage Distribution in Oil-Barrier System...
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Valve windings to withstand AC voltages, superimposed DC
voltages on AC voltages, DC Voltage Polarity Reversal
Composite insulation of Pressboard or Paper (Solid) and
oil (liquid)
Voltage distribution between paper & oil under AC conditions
depends on inverse ratio of dielectric constants of
PB/ Oil (2:1)
Voltage distribution between oil & paper under steady state
DC voltage depends on direct ratio of resistivities (1:10 ~ 500),
depends on oil quality, moisture content and temperature
Insulation Design
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Closer Tolerance in Impedance is required between three phases andalso between upper & lower bridges (star-star, star-delta circuits)
( 6% on special tolerance and 2-3% variation between units (Normal transformers 10%)
The above is necessary : To reduce distortion in DC voltage wave form To reduce non-characteristic harmonics, thereby cost of AC filters To reduce residual currents between three phases, which can act
as DC magnetization on the core.
To achieve close tolerance on impedance variation Close dimensional tolerances in windings Proper stabilization of windings before assembly Better insulating material Good winding machines
Influence of Impedance variation
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Large voltage control requirements at converter & inverter ends.
Tapping range is large (25 ~ 30%) with small steps to give
necessary adjustments in supply voltage.
High frequency of operation Mechanical aspects of OLTC
should be reviewed to ensure a robust design (Contacts wear,
linkages, motor, relays, contactors, interlocks). Derating
necessary compared to normal transformer applications.
Small step voltage permit small variation in DC voltage, valve
firing angles and reactive power demand
On Load Tap Changer.
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There is need to compensate for the reactive voltage drop inthe conversion between AC & DC by changing taps.
In OLTC, switchover from one tap to another is carried out by
the diverter switch.
When changing over from one tap to next, the current in the leavingtap has to be broken during the normal current zero passage.
In star-star connected windings, the current is zero for a long timeand the change over is smooth.
But in star-delta connected windings, the current change frompositive to negative is abrupt with very little time at zero current.
This puts strain on diverter switch.
On Load Tap Changer
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Additional losses due to harmonic currents in valve windings
Stray flux from harmonic currents can heat up structuralmembers like Yoke Clamps, Tank
Yoke shunts are used to contain and direct the above leakageflux to core
Harmonic stray flux can induce larger currents than powerfrequency stray flux
Higher Harmonic Currents.
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No-Load losses Depends on applied AC voltage, same as normal transformer
Load Losses I2R + Stray loss from circulating currents in windings & metallic parts
from leakage flux
Circulating current depend on rate of change in winding current and thus leakage
flux. With stepwise change in load current during commutation from one valve to
another, the induced voltages will be fairly high to create circulating currents. So
stray losses are increased compared to conventional power transformers.
Stray losses in windings Increase as square of harmonic number
At 150 Hz, Stray losses (150/50)2
more than at 50 Hz current Stray losses in metal- varies as 0.8 of harmonic number
High percentage of harmonic currents in the load current causes higher load losses
compared to normal transformers
Losses.
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Due to inaccuracies in valve firing.
Results in a small residual DC current oscillating around zero.
DC components in magnetizing current lead to core saturation, which
results in -
high levels of vibration
increased sound level in transformers
marginal increase in no-load loss.
DC Magnetization.
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A short circuit across a valve or phase to ground on a valve side terminal
can result in a completely asymmetrical current for a few cycles.
Resulting forces on the winding can be larger than for the normal power
transformers where the asymmetry decays rapidly.
Short Circuit Forces.
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Mechanical forces during a shortcircuit may reach critical values
An inner winding buckles underradial forces
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Excessive axial force inwinding will cause tiltingof conductor
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DC withstand voltage of contaminated insulator is 20 ~ 30% of that of AC.
To meet this, bushings creepage used are 40 mm/kV or more (Normal
bushings are with 25mm / kV of service maximum voltage)
To avoid chances of phase to ground short circuits, valve side bushings are
located inside the valve hall. This also reduces the pollution related
flashovers and consequent short circuit.
IEC & IEEE standards for the DC bushings.
DC Bushing.
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Converter Transformer
DesignInterface: DC bushings (Basslink)
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Converter Transformer
Few Formula..
ddIL
3cos35.1U = U
)IL3
cos35.1(Udd
= U
Rectifier mode
Inverter mode
Overlap
U
IL2cos)cos( d
=+
=++
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Converter Transformer
Testsrequired acc. to IEC 60076-1, ~-3, IEC61378-2
routinetests
meas of DC wind. res. IEC 60076-1, 10.2meas. of voltage ratio and check of phasedisplacement
IEC 60076-1, 10.3
meas. of s/c imp. and load loss IEC 60076-1, 10.4meas. of no load loss and current at fr and Ur IEC 60076-1, 10.5
dielectric routine tests (forUm>300kV)
IEC 60076-3
LI (for line & neutral, principal and extr.taps)
neg. Ut IEC 60076-3, cl.13 & 14
SI IEC 60076-3, cl.15ACLD (AC long duration), sine wave>>fr,100%Utrms(60s)
IEC 60076-3, cl.12.4
seperate source AC (applied potentialtest)
IEC 60076-3, cl.11
seperate source DC volt. withstand inclPD meas.
IEC 601378-2, cl.10
polarity reversal test IEC 601378-2, cl.10
(aux.wiring IEC60076-3, cl.10: 2kV rms)tests on on-load tap- changer (where appropriate) IEC 60076-1, 10.8meas. insulation resistance IEC 601378-2, cl.10test of magn. circuit insulation and associated ins. IEC 601378-2, cl.10
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Teststypetests
temp.risetest
IEC 60076-2, also 5.2.3
dielectric type tests n.a., all tests are routinetests
IEC 60076-3
soundpower level
IEC 60076-10
sound power level of coolingequipment
IEC 60076-10
special
testsdielectric special tests (for Um>300kV) (to be agreedabout)
see routine tests IEC 60076-3
ACSD (AC short duration), 1ph transformer: ph- gr only,100%Utest for 60s
1-ph.:U2=1.5*Um/Wurzel(3)
IEC 60076-3, cl.12.2 &12.3
det.of cap. windings-to-earth and between windingsdet. of transient volt. transfercharacteristicsmeas. of zero-seq. imp. on 3-ph.transformers
IEC 60076-1, 10.7
s/c withstand test (test or calc.) calc.: 4.1.2...4.1.5 IEC 60076-5det. of sound levels IEC 60551meas. of harmonics of the no
load current
IEC 60076-1, 10.6
meas of power taken by fan andoil pump motorsmeas. of ins. res. to earth ofwindingsmeas of tan(delta) of the ins. sys.capacitanceslosses and imp.(other taps) IEC 60076-1, 10.4+10.5,
IEC 61378-1load currenttest
IEC 601378-2, cl.10
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Standards:
1) IEC 61378-1 (1.0) 1997-09 Converter Transformers Part I Transformers for Industrial Applications
2) IEC 61378-2 (1.0) 2001-02 Converter Transformers Part 2 Transformers for HVDC Applications.
3) IEC 61378-3 (under issue) Converter Transformers Part 3 Application Guide for Converter Transformers
4) IEC 62199: 2004-05 Bushings for DC Application
5) IEEE Std. C57.129-1999 General Requirements andTest code for Oil Immersed HVDC Converter Transformers.
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Standards:
6) IEEE Std. 1158-1991 (R 1996) Recommended Practice forDetermination of Power losses in HVDC converter stations.
7) IEEE Std. C57.19.03 - 1996 Standard Requirements,Terminology and Test Code for Bushings for DC applications.
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