Type testing of the GTO valves for a novel statcom convertor

IEE Conference Publication

Volumn , Issue 485, 2002, Pages 84-90

  Woodhouse, M L ^a   Donoghue, M W ^a   Osborne, M M ^a  

^a NONE

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

AUXILIARY POWER SYSTEMS; CAPACITORS; ELECTRIC NETWORK TOPOLOGY; ELECTRIC REACTORS; EQUIPMENT TESTING; INSULATED GATE BIPOLAR TRANSISTORS; POWER CONVERTERS; VOLTAGE CONTROL; VOLTAGE REGULATORS;

DC CAPACITOR RAPID DISCHARGE; STATIC VAR COMPENSATOR; SURGE ARRESTER; VOLTAGE SOURCED CONVERTOR;

THYRISTORS;

EID: 0036917813     PISSN: 05379989     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: None     Document Type: Conference Paper

References (7)

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2. Ainsworth J D, Davies M, Fitz P J, Owen K E and Trainer D R, 1998, "Static Var Compensator (STATCOM) Based on Single-Phase Chain Circuit Converters", IEE Proc.- Gener. Transm. Distrib., Vol 145, No. 4, 381-386.
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5. Working Group 14.01, Task Force 02, 1995, "Guidelines for Testing of Thyristor Valves for Static Var Compensators", CIGRÉ publication 93
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7. International Standard, 1999, "Determination of Power Losses in High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Convertor Stations", IEC 61803, section 5.1