The development of power semiconductors with greater ratings andimproved characteristics has meant that the power industry hasbecome more willing to develop new converter configurations. Thesenew configurations take advantage of the higher controllability andswitching frequencies of the new devices. The next few years willdecide which of the proposed technologies will dominate futurepower transmission systems.
Flexible Power Transmission is a comprehensive guide tothe high voltage direct current (HVDC) options available, helpingthe reader to make informed decisions for designing future powertransmission systems. The book includes:
* a full description of the principles and components in existingconverter technology, as well as alternative proposals forself-commutating conversion; A review of the state of powersemiconductors suited to HVDC transmission and present proposalsfor multi-level HVDC transmission.
* a detailed overview of the flexible HVDC methods for improvingcontrollability and increasing power transfer capability inelectrical power systems.
* up-to-date information on thyrisistor-based HVDCtechnology.
* coverage of new pulse width modulation (PWM) transmissiontechnology and multi-level voltage source conversion (VSC) andcurrent source conversion (CSC).
An excellent reference for professional power engineers,Flexible Power Transmission is also a useful guide for powersystem researchers as well as lecturers and students in powersystems and power electronics disciplines.
Jos Arrillaga
Electrical & Electronics Engineering Elektrotechnik u. Elektronik Energie Energietechnik Energy Power Technology & Power Engineering Systems Engineering & Management Systemtechnik u. -management