High Voltage DC Transmission Systems

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This comprehensive guide explores every stage of an HVDC project - from identifying the need for a scheme through to final decommissioning. It includes discussions of:

• Comparisons between AC and HVDC transmission systems
• Integration of HVDC systems into AC networks;
• Suggested planning and important scoping studies;
• Cost-benefit analysis and project specifications;
• Environmental considerations and operational requirements;
• Detailed component descriptions; and
• Project commissioning, implementation and lifetime reliability monitoring.

The book describes current AC-to-DC and DC-to-AC conversion…