Lighting Protection of VSC-HVDC Transmission Systems using ZnO Surge Arresters

Author(s)

Ataka, Matheus Y. ; Bacci, Lucas L. ; Lima, Thiago M. ; Pereira, Ronaldo F. R. ; Costa, Eduardo C. M. ; Liboni, Luisa H. B. ; IEEE

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: 2020 IEEE CANADIAN CONFERENCE ON ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING (CCECE); v. N/A, p. 5-pg., 2020-01-01.

Abstract

This paper proposes an analysis of the lightning performance of High Voltage Direct Current - HVDC transmission systems with Voltage Source Converters - VSCs. The lightning protection is composed of AC metal-oxide surge arresters at the sending and receiving ends of a HVDC transmission line. These lightning protection devices are designed to operate under AC power signal; nevertheless, there are several applications in which conventional AC surge arresters have been used in HVDC transmission systems with Line Commuted Converters - LCCs. In this context, this paper investigates the performance of this same lightning protection apparatus when applied to a VSC-HVDC transmission systems. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 18/10952-2 - Analysis of VSC-HVDC Power Transmission Systems against Atmospheric Impulses
• Grantee: Eduardo Coelho Marques da Costa
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants