HVDC Modelling & Simulation

Advanced HVDC control and protection modeling, EMT simulation, and comprehensive offline studies using MATLAB/Simulink for optimal system performance and validation.

What is HVDC Modelling & Simulation?

HVDC Modelling & Simulation encompasses the development of comprehensive mathematical and software models for High Voltage Direct Current systems, including detailed control and protection specifications, electromagnetic transient (EMT) modeling, and extensive offline simulation studies.

Our modeling services utilize advanced simulation platforms including MATLAB/Simulink for conceptual development and detailed analysis, enabling thorough validation of HVDC system performance under various operating conditions and disturbances.

Modeling Services

HVDC Control & Protection Specifications

Comprehensive development of control and protection system specifications for HVDC installations.

  • • Control system architecture design
  • • Protection scheme specifications
  • • Performance requirements definition
  • • Interface specifications

Outer Control & Protection Design

Detailed design of outer control loops and protection systems for optimal HVDC operation.

  • • Power control design
  • • Voltage control systems
  • • Frequency control implementation
  • • Protection coordination

EMT Modelling & Validation

Electromagnetic Transient modeling and validation for accurate system representation.

  • • Detailed EMT model development
  • • Model validation and verification
  • • Transient analysis studies
  • • Switching studies

MATLAB/Simulink Development

Conceptual development and detailed modeling using MATLAB/Simulink platforms.

  • • System model development
  • • Control algorithm implementation
  • • Simulation environment setup
  • • Custom block development

Simulation Studies

Offline Average Model Development

Development of average models for steady-state and dynamic analysis of HVDC systems.

  • • Average model development
  • • Steady-state analysis
  • • Dynamic performance studies
  • • Control system validation

Pre-feed & Feed Studies

Comprehensive offline simulation studies for system design validation and optimization.

  • • Pre-feasibility studies
  • • Detailed feed studies
  • • Performance optimization
  • • Sensitivity analysis

Transient Analysis

Detailed electromagnetic transient analysis for system behavior under fault conditions.

  • • Fault analysis studies
  • • Switching transient analysis
  • • Overvoltage studies
  • • Insulation coordination

Control Performance Studies

Comprehensive analysis of control system performance under various operating scenarios.

  • • Control response analysis
  • • Stability assessment
  • • Parameter optimization
  • • Robustness evaluation

Our Modeling Process

1

System Requirements & Specifications

Comprehensive analysis of system requirements and development of detailed control and protection specifications.

2

Model Development & Implementation

Development of detailed mathematical models using MATLAB/Simulink and EMT modeling platforms for accurate system representation.

3

Simulation Studies & Analysis

Comprehensive offline simulation studies including pre-feed, feed studies, and detailed performance analysis under various operating conditions.

4

Validation & Optimization

Model validation through comparison with test data and optimization of control parameters for optimal system performance.

Applications

VSC-HVDC Systems

Voltage Source Converter HVDC transmission systems.

LCC-HVDC Systems

Line Commutated Converter HVDC transmission systems.

MMC-HVDC Systems

Modular Multilevel Converter HVDC systems.

Multi-Terminal HVDC

Complex multi-terminal HVDC network systems.

Offshore Wind HVDC

HVDC systems for offshore wind farm integration.

Grid Interconnection

HVDC systems for regional grid interconnections.

Study Deliverables

Model Documentation

  • MATLAB/Simulink models
  • EMT model documentation
  • Model validation reports
  • User manuals and guides

Simulation Results

  • Pre-feed study reports
  • Feed study analysis
  • Performance analysis results
  • Optimization recommendations

Technical Specifications

  • Control system specifications
  • Protection system specifications
  • Interface requirements
  • Performance criteria

Modeling Tools & Platforms

MATLAB/Simulink

Primary modeling platform

PSCAD/EMTDC

EMT simulation platform

PSS®E

Power system analysis

DigSILENT

PowerFactory platform