Comparative Evaluation of HVDC and HVAC Transmission Systems

Alternating current (AC) is the main driving force in the industries and residential areas, but for the long transmission line (more than 400 miles) AC transmission is more expensive than that of direct current (DC). Technically, AC transmission line control is more complicated because of the freque...

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Main Authors: Meah, K., Ula, S.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Conductors
Corona
Costs
Electrical equipment industry
Environmental impact
HVDC and HVAC transmission
HVDC transmission
Power transmission lines
Propagation losses
Reactive power
Surges
Transmission cost
Voltage
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Summary:Alternating current (AC) is the main driving force in the industries and residential areas, but for the long transmission line (more than 400 miles) AC transmission is more expensive than that of direct current (DC). Technically, AC transmission line control is more complicated because of the frequency. DC transmission does not have these limitations, which has led to build long HVDC transmission lines over the last 40 years. HVDC technology made possible to transfer bulk power over long distances. This paper presents a comparative evaluation of HVDC and HVAC transmission systems.
ISSN:1932-5517
DOI:10.1109/PES.2007.385993