P2656 - Guide for Functional Specification of Voltage-Sourced Converter for HVDC Stations

Project Details

This guide assists users in specifying the functional requirements for Voltage Source Converter based HVDC systems, using self-commutated technology and topologies. This guide covers specifications, applications, engineering studies, main component characteristics, system functions and features, factory testing, commissioning, operations and maintenance of VSC HVDC Converter Stations. Functions covered include real power transfer, reactive power interaction, voltage regulation and fault recovery, frequency regulation, main components, control and protection, and accepted engineering practices for the application of VSC HVDC Systems. The HVDC transmission line or cable systems are beyond the scope of this document. A number of sections in the guide will address specific ancillary services that the HVDC may provide to the system. The guide also provides considerations with regards to different intended applications of the HVDC system, including transmission, back-to-back, and multi-terminal systems. The commercial terms and conditions for the purchase of the HVDC Systems are beyond the scope of this document.

Sponsor Committee	PE/SUB - Substations
PAR Approval	2017-09-28
PARs	Approved PAR

Working Group Details

Working Group	WGI10 - HVDC Working Group
Sponsor Committee	PE/SUB - Substations
Society	http://www.ieee.org/pes
IEEE Program Manager	Ashley Moran
Active Projects	Active P1240 - Guide for the Evaluation of the Reliability of HVDC Converter Stations This document promotes the concepts of reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) as applicable to the design, operation, and specification of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter stations. The document states the R.A.M. objectives, introduces basic RAM theory and calculations, and provides guidelines on design, operation, and performance monitoring; the guide also offers considerations for RAM specifications of HVDC converter stations.
	Active P1378 - Guide for Commissioning High-Voltage Direct-Current (HVDC) Converter Stations and Associated Transmission Systems This guide provides general guidelines for commissioning high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) converter stations and associated transmission systems. These guidelines apply to HVDC systems utilizing 6-pulse or 12-pulse thyristor valve converter units (see Figure 1) operated as a two-terminal HVDC transmission system or an HVDC back-to-back system. 1 Excluded from this guide are guidelines for commissioning multi-terminal HVDC systems, synchronous compensators, static synchronous compensators, and static var compensators
Existing Standards	Active 1240-2000 - IEEE Guide for the Evaluation of the Reliability of HVDC Converter Stations Reaffirmed March 2012. This guide is intended to serve high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter station reliability by suggesting significant objectives, design, operation, monitoring, and specification details. This guide includes the CIGRE performance protocol and reliability-related mathematical concepts.
	Active 1378-1997 - IEEE Guide for Commissioning High-Voltage Direct-Current (HVDC) Converter Stations and Associated Transmission Systems General guidelines for commissioning high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) convert stations and associated transmission systems are provided. These guidelines apply to HVDC systems utilizing 6-pulse or 12-pulse thyristor-valve converter units operated as a two-terminal HVDC transmission system or an HVDC back-to-back system.