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Black Start from VSC HVDC and its
impact on AC Protection Coordination
13th February 2020
Webcast
Oluwole Daniel Adeuyi &
Benjamin Marshall
The National HVDC Centre.
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❑ The National HVDC Centre is an Ofgem funded
simulation and training facility available to support all
GB HVDC schemes.
The National HVDC Centre is part of Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks and is f unded through the Electricity Network Innov ation Competition as the Multi-Terminal Test Env ironment (MTTE) Project. Scottish and Southern
Electricity Networks is a trading name of Scottish Hy dro Electric Transmission plc, Registered in Scotland No. SC213461, hav ing its Registered Off ice at Inv eralmond House, 200 Dunkeld Road, Perth, PH1 3AQ; and is a member of
the SSE Group www.ssen.co.uk
part of
together with
Caithness Moray Shetland
HVDC Replicas Control Hardware
PROMOTioN IEDs
Protection Relays
❑ Using state-of-the-art simulators combined with
specialist capabilities, we model and resolve
potential issues in real-time before they impact
delivery of HVDC projects or the Grid Network.
The National HVDC Centre
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Change in GB Electricity Generation Mix
Source: Ofgem Data Portal – Wholesale Energy Market Indicator
❑ GB Electricity Generation Mix by quarter & fuel source [2006 – 2019]
The transition to a net zero economy is driving changes in the GB electricity system.
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Consequence of Change in GB Generation Mix
❑ 17GW conventional synchronous
generation capacity replaced by
31GW low-carbon non-synchronous
technologies from 2012 to 2018.
❑ Conventional coal & gas power
stations typically can Black Start
(re-start) the grid in the unlikely
event of shutdown.
❑ However, declining levels of
conventional generation could
increase risk of system operation,
and Black Start restoration. Source: Image. Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA ; Chart: based on National Grid ESO Future Energy Scenarios
2012 2018
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Current HVDC in GB7 HVDC Links - Totalling: 8 GW
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Future HVDC in GB Up to 34 HVDC Links - Totalling: 45.45 GW
Source: National Grid Interconnector Register 01 08 2019
2018
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2019
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Interconnectors:1) Cross Channel (IFA)2) Moyle3) Bri tNed4) EWIC
New Interconnector:5) Nemo
New Embedded Links:6) Caithness – Moray7) Western Link
New Island Links8) Shetland9) Western Isles
New Interconnectors12) ElecLink13) NSL14) Aquind15) Viking16) GreenLink17) NorthConnect18) IFA219) Fablink20) NeuConnect21) Gridlink
New Offshore Wind Connections31) Dogger Bank32) Norfolk Vanguard34) Sofia
New Embedded Links10) Eastern Link 211) Eastern Link 1
Additional Interconnectors26) Aminth27) Atlantic Super Connection28) Continental Link
Development of HVDC Connections in GB
❑ In 2019, the Scottish Government commissioned The National HVDC Centre to investigate how HVDC cancontribute to GB Black Start and restoration.
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HVDC as part of Black Start and System Restoration
Stage 1. Review and Instruct
Stage 3. Establish Power IslandsStage 4. Create Skeletal Network
Stage 2. Start-up & Re-energize
Network
The Main Black Start Stages are:
❑ Review& Instruct
❑ Start-up & re-energise
❑ Establish Power Islands
❑Create Skeletal Network
Source: Illustration adapted from 2018 National Grid Product Roadmap - Restoration
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Analysis of HVDC Capability across Black Start Requirements
Technical Requirements VSC LCC VSC LCC VSC (a) (b)
1. Time for HVDC to Start-up & energize part
of the network (≤ 2 hours)
Can create
AC voltage
Requires strong AC grid or sync.
compensation
During complete shutdown embedded links cannot part icipate in early stages of Black Start,
but they can contribute to later stages of restorat ion as part of the t ransmission system.
Limited by wind availability or local generation and requires an established AC network for self-start.
2. Serv ice Availability (≥90%) of Each Year > 95% > 95% Offshore >90%; and onshore >95%
3. Voltage Control Capability Available Similar to 1 Requires strong AC voltage for energizing offshore converter and HVDC circuit .
4. Frequency Control Capability I f controller is
implemented
Similar to 1 May require de-loaded operation of wind farm or battery energy storage system.
5. Supply Black Start Serv ice ≥10h Applicable Possible if other
conditions are metRequires up to 5% of rated capacity for self-start
6. Supply Auxiliary Units ≥72h Battery & diesel generation
availableBack-up battery and diesel generation available
7. Block Loading Size (≥ 20 MW) Fast active power control capability
Possible if 1 is
availablePossible if all above requirements are met
8. Reactive Power Capability (≥ 100 MVAr
Leading)
Available Requires reactive
compensationPossible if requirements for back-energizat ion of offshore converter and HVDC circuit are met.
9. Sequential Start-ups (≥ 3 attempts) Has self-start
capability
Possible if other
conditions are metPossible if st rong AC voltage is established at terminals
▪ Interconnections
GB Grid Other AC grid
▪ Embedded LinksGB Grid
▪ Offshore Wind
LinksGB Grid
Offshore Wind Farm
▪ Island LinksGB Grid
Western Isles
Island
(a)
(b)
GB GridShetland
Island
❑ VSC Interconnection is
suitable for GB Black Startand system restoration
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Case Study of Scotland and North East England
❑ 3 existing HVDC schemes in Scotland and North-East England (Moyle, Western Link & Caithness-Moray);
❑ 4 future links are planned (NSL, NorthConnect, Eastern Links, Shetland & Western Isles); and
❑ VSC-HVDC interconnectors & links capacity can meet the required Black Start capability, if appropriate controls are implemented.
The Centre’s study on use of HVDC to restore Scotland & North-East England identifies that:
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Specific Recommendations
❑ Early specification and design of HVDC Black Start controls;
❑ Combined testing of HVDC-led restoration with AC protection
coordination, field demonstration & control room operator training;
❑ Use of synchronous compensators to enhance HVDC Black Start
capability; and
❑ Review of definitions for Black Start technical requirements.
In consultation with industry stakeholders, the Centre’s study conclusions are linked to:
Full report and summary article available at:
o https://www.hvdccentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/HVDC-BS-001-041219-v2.0.pdf
o https://networks.online/gphsn/analysis/1001865/alternative-route-black-start
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Research Programme
Current Innovation Projects
Coordination of AC network protection during HVDC energization
Stability assessment and mitigation converter interactions
Improving Grid Code for HVDC schemes
Completed Innovation Projects
Developing Open-Source Converter Models
Stability assessment for co-located converters
Design of DC/DC Converter
2020 Innovation Projects
Complementing HVDC with synchronous condensers/ ancillary equipment
Investigation of Power Oscillation Damping Controls
Assessment of AC protection performance with HVDC
Future Potential NIC Project
Composite Testing of Transmission Solutions
Engagement
Collaboration
Research
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Jonathan Ruddy, Sean Mc GuinnessEPRI Europe DAC, Dublin, Ireland
Coordination of AC network protection settings during
grid energization from HVDC schemes
Final Project Public Webinar
13th Feb 2020
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Motivation – Restoration Studies
New Challenges Uniqueness
▪ Necessary capability - must have
but hope to never have to deploy
▪ Rare events, (Extreme Weather,
etc.) - Hands-on experience may
be lacking
▪ Reliance on capturing all impacts
in simulation
▪ New generation mix with wind and
solar on transmission and
distribution networks
▪ Retirement of synchronous
plants and replacement with
inverter based resources
▪ Lower inertia & fault level
Need to develop new restoration paths, blackstart resources and expertise to evolve to changing grid conditions
New Resources
▪ New blackstart resources like
DER possible but HVDC has
capacity to be most effective
▪ VSC HVDC Interconnectors have
inherent controllability & specific
modes for blackstart
New Challenges Uniqueness New ResourcesNew Challenges Uniqueness
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The project case study
▪ Black start priority: connect black start unit to generation ASAP to grow power islands.
▪ Power islands expanded towards generation picking up demand along path
▪ Case illustrates generic MMC HVDC link at Blyth 400 kV (where NSL will connect) energizing a path to Cruachan pumped hydro station
▪ Detailed path modeled in DIgSILENT EMT using model provided by SPEN
▪ All detailed vendor specific protection relays modeled along restoration path
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Project steps
▪ Review algorithms of protection relays on the network
▪ Use PowerFactory simulations to perform restoration studies– Grid restoration from VSC HVDC with/without
faults– Transformer energization
– Cold load pickup– Controlled and uncontrolled resynchronization of
HVDC island grid to another blackstart island or other grid.
▪ Hardware testing of specific relays in HVDC Centre Lab– Study relay response to specific, triggered events
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HVDC Voltage/Frequency control mode
▪ Norwegian station maintains DC link voltage
▪ Blyth HVDC station in Island control mode - Grid forming
▪ Imposes system angle and frequency from reference on AC network via AC voltage controller
▪ Once synchronous grid established and islands connected HVDC can return to grid following mode
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• Network starts from dead
• Each line, transformer switched in one by one
• During restoration planning, each switching step studied for issues such as transient overvoltages, voltage-regulation, harmonic resonance, protection coordination
Traditional System
Restoration
• Can be used with VDC HVDC and (with modifications) synchronous generators
• Circuit breakers operated to isolate an area of the network with the blackstart unit
• No load or other generators connected to the area except blackstart unit
• Voltage ramped slowly from 0pu to 1pu
• For synchronous generators ramping time-frame is tens of minutes
• For VSC-HVDC ramping time-frame is seconds to minutes
Soft Energisation
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Hard Energisation (traditional method)
▪ Traditional switching – set HVDC voltage to nominal & switch in each component
▪ Each switching action creates inrush currents and voltage fluctuations that the HVDC must control, damp, and ride-through
▪ Undamped resonance condition may occur if insufficient load is available early on in restoration to assist damping
▪ Resonant frequencies vary from circuit to circuit
▪ Options to mitigate:– Damping controls on HVDC
– Pick up load
– Soft Start HVDC VSC HVDC
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Soft Start HVDC method
▪ Full blackstart path energized via soft start
▪ HVDC as only source
▪ Soft start ramp minimisestransients and inrush currents
▪ ~1400 MVA HVDC has plenty of capacity left to begin: – connecting more central
Scotland 400 kV, 275 kV network
– connecting load
– Synchronizing to pumped hydro and rest of grid VSC
HVDC
u = 1.02puu = 0.95 pu
P = 0.5 MW
Q = -212 Mvar
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Protection Implications
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What are the protection issues?
Issues to consider with inverter-dominated grids?
Some obvious issues:
• Lower short circuit level – protection sensitivity
• Much less negative sequence current – impact on impedance calculation
• Insensitivity of output power to frequency changes
Some less obvious issues:
• Fast-acting inverter controls – relay signal processing response to faster phase angle and frequency fluctuations
• What does an unstable inverter output look like?
• Relay ability to track rapidly-varying inputs
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Scope of Protection Research
Document protection algorithm dynamic response
Create manufacturer-specific relay models on restoration path
Assess protection coordination and sensitivity on restoration path
Study protection response to disturbances using EMT simulations
Perform hardware-in-the-loop testing using RTDS and relays
Identify potential issues and potential mitigation methods
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▪ Aim: Perform quick assessment of relay signal processing to determine if there are any obvious risks
▪ Review signal processing adopted in static and microprocessor relays
Task 1:Protection Technology
Task 2:Grid Models
Task 3: Grid Studies
Task 4:Hardware Testing
Task 5:Knowledge Transfer
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Task 1:Protection Technology
Task 2:Grid Models
Task 3: Grid Studies
Task 4:Hardware Testing
Task 5:Knowledge Transfer
Examining:
• Frequency Measurement Range
• Digital Filtering
• Frequency Measurement method
• Memory voltage
• Transformer inrush detection
• Power swing detection method
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Task 1:Protection Technology
Task 2:Grid Models
Task 3: Grid Studies
Task 4:Hardware Testing
Task 5:Knowledge Transfer
Dynamic
response of relay
should be
established
Impact of dc
offset, inrush,
inverter instability
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Task 1:Protection Technology
Task 2:Grid Models
Task 3: Grid Studies
Task 4:Hardware Testing
Task 5:Tech Transfer
Parameter Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3
Frequency Measurement Range
45-65 Hz 20-65 Hz 40-60 Hz
Digital filter type 48 sample/cycle, 16-bit A/D converter with anti-aliasing filter. Low-pass filter used with Fourier signal processingFrequency-tracking used with phasor calculation
64 samples/cycle with FIR filter (currents) and “special” digital filter for voltagesSingle-cycle Fast Fourier Transform used to calculated phasors
DFT. Sampling rate not documented
Frequency measurement method and measurement window
1-cycle, 24 sample DFT used for phasor estimationRecursive Fourier algorithm to detect changes in
phase angle and hence frequency calculation
Estimates period from two consecutive zero-crossings after FIR. The period is used after several security conditions are met, such as true RMS
signal must be above 6% nominal for a certain time. If security conditions are not met, the last valid measurement is used for a specific time after which it reverts to nominal system frequency.
Filters and repeated measurements used to ensure that the frequency measurement is free from harmonic and phase jumps influences.
Memory Voltage Used if positive sequence voltage falls below 80% and then for a user-configurable time-span.Then actual voltage is used if it is above 10% of
rated voltage or will “assume forward fault”/”assume reverse fault” if configured
Used if positive sequence voltage falls below 80%. Used until timer expires (range 5-25 cycles), thenuses measured voltage if above 10%
Uses positive sequence voltage from previous 2-20 cycles. Last valid directional decision is retained until voltage has returned.
Incorporates measured frequency into directional calculation.
Transformer Inrush Detection Method
2nd harmonic current exceed 25% of 50Hz currentFull cross-blocking of all phase-loops and impedance zones
2nd harmonic current exceed 15% of 50 Hz currentFull cross-blocking of all phase-loops and impedance zones
2nd harmonic current exceed 15% of 50 Hz currentFull cross-blocking of all phase-loops and impedance zones
Power swing detection method
If positive sequence impedance trajectory takes longer than 5ms to pass outer to inner impedance zone blinders.
If positive sequence impedance trajectory takes a user-defined time between 0.0 seconds and 65.535 seconds to pass outer to inner impedance zone blinders.
Proprietary method based on
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PowerFactory Relay Models:
• Vendor-specific relays
models used
• Captures digitalisation and
sampling: sampling rate, DFT
Above: Block diagram of GE D60 Relay model in PowerFactory showing CT and VT inputs, input processing, impedance calculation, trip logic and output commands
Input Blocks
Signal Processing
Function Blocks Logic Blocks
Task 1:Protection Technology
Task 2:Grid Models
Task 3: Grid Studies
Task 4:Hardware Testing
Task 5:Knowledge Transfer
Protection Grid
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Hard Energization
▪ Inrush current magnitude limited by HVDC controller
▪ In some cases inrush current excited resonance around 7th harmonic
▪ Connecting load increased damping and mitigated resonances
▪ Other options:– Pre-insertion resistors in series with circuit breaker
– Use of air-break disconnectors when switching-out transformer
– Reducing system voltage before energizing
– Adjusting on-load tap before energization
– Injecting DC to de-magnetise the core
Task 1:Protection Technology
Task 2:Grid Models
Task 3: Grid Studies
Task 4:Hardware Testing
Task 5:Knowledge Transfer
400 kV Voltage and Current – Resonance Case
400 kV Voltage and Current – Stable Case
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Soft Energization
▪ Voltage ramped over 1 second
▪ No load or wind farms inside energised area
▪ Inrush current negligible, so no observed risk of protection maloperation
Key Protection Concerns:
Undervoltage protectionUnder-impedance starter elementsSwitch-on-to-fault elements
Task 1:Protection Technology
Task 2:Grid Models
Task 3: Grid Studies
Task 4:Hardware Testing
Task 5:Knowledge Transfer
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Soft Energisation with Fault: Three phase fault on 400 kV line ~200km from HVDC
▪ HVDC configured to soft-energise by ramping to 1pu voltage over 2 seconds
▪ Fault current increases from 0 to 400A (unit protection minimum operating current)
▪ Unit protection trips at t=168ms
▪ Sudden voltage recovery after breaker opens excites inrush and a resonance
Task 1:Protection Technology
Task 2:Grid Models
Task 3: Grid Studies
Task 4:Hardware Testing
Task 5:Knowledge Transfer
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Resynchronization with Neighbouring Grid
▪ Neighbouring grid is high inertia
▪ Considered synchronization near and far away from HVDC
▪ With and without synchronous generators
▪ Tested different phase angle differences: 0, +/-15, +/-45
▪ Case with HVDC+synchronous generator less stable than HVDC-only
▪ Angular stability an issue due to distance from sync-point to generator and phase diff.
▪ Having load connected near generator prior to re-synch improves stability.
Task 1:Protection Technology
Task 2:Grid Models
Task 3: Grid Studies
Task 4:Hardware Testing
Task 5:Knowledge Transfer
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▪Hardware in the loop testing
▪Relays and relay models configured using as-built data
▪Disturbances simulated in RTDS
▪Compare hardware and models:
– Voltage, current, phase angle
– Relay tripping elements/times
– Relay transient measurements
Task 1:Protection Technology
Task 2:Grid Models
Task 3: Grid Studies
Task 4:Hardware Testing
Task 5:Knowledge Transfer
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▪ Example:
– Three-phase fault
– Note current ramps up after fault reaching steady-state after 1-2 cycles
▪ HIL relay testing matched simulated performance
▪ Further relay testing underway
Task 1:Protection Technology
Task 2:Grid Models
Task 3: Grid Studies
Task 4:Hardware Testing
Task 5:Knowledge Transfer
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Conclusions and Recommendations
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▪ Key Conclusions:– Risk of resonance during hard-energisation
▪ Existing protection may not trip in response to the resonances
▪ Relying on HVDC to detect and trip unless mitigation implemented
– Soft-energisation
▪ Delayed fault clearance likely
▪ Risk of exciting resonance due to fast post-fault voltage recovery
– Stability:
▪ Strategic reconnectiong of load required to maximise grid stability
– VSC-HVDC provided sufficient current for fault detection/relay operation
– Weak grid issues exist which could complicate connection of wind farms
Task 1:Protection Technology
Task 2:Grid Models
Task 3: Grid Studies
Task 4:Hardware Testing
Task 5:Knowledge Transfer
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Conclusions & Recommendations
▪ Re-synchronisation of the “restored” AC grid fed by the HVDC to the rest of the AC grid is a topic which requires further research.
▪ Signal processing/filter differs between relays. Further testing underway to validate software models and transient response
▪ Future R&D focus on switching HVDC from Grid Forming to Grid Following
▪ Potential inverter instability issues when connecting wind farms into low-inertia/weak grid
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Next Events▪ Paper presentation at IET DPSP on
March 12th in Liverpool
EPRI Webcast:
▪ Detailed technical discussion on system restoration from HVDC
▪ Transmission operator experience
▪ Date: April 1st,14:00-15:30 GMT
▪ Venue: WebEx (invite to follow)
Contact Details:▪ Mr. Sean McGuinness,
– Principal Technical Lead for T&D Grid Protection,
– EPRI Europe, Dublin
– E-mail: smcguinness@epri.com
▪ Dr. Jonathan Ruddy,
– HVDC Researcher,
– EPRI Europe, Dublin
– E-mail: jruddy@epri.com
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Together…Shaping the Future of Electricity
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Questions and Answers
❑ Q1: LCC may actually part icipate in blackstart immediately after first voltage is available. Only that such LCC may not provide its full output.
❑ A1: Yes, international experience of Black Start from LCC with synchronous compensation is out lined in the full report. Visit : https://www.hvdccentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/HVDC-BS-001-041219-v2.0.pdf
❑ Q2: Was Quad characterist ics used for distance protection, which is preferred to be used as it offers better control over resist ive reach?
❑ A2: Mho characterist ic distance protection relays are used in Scotland. The work is focusing on evaluating the exist ing protect ion system performance.
Quad could be used, but the benefits are primarily for short lines. For 275 and 400 kV lines the X reach is long, so the R reach is long by default . Quad would not increase sensit ivity all that much, but would require enormous capital investment to upgrade all of the relays along the restorat ion paths.
❑ Q3: Have you explored Inert ia provision from the HVDC?
❑ A3: No – this project focussed on conventional HVDC black start which complements a st iff voltage source with fast active power ramping, but has no inert ia. As highlighted this presents a number of challenges at the point of resynchronisat ion with another power island, or when significant synchronous
generators are added to the black start island. Considerat ion of VSM based control st rategies and their effect on protection (which should provide it a more conventional form of inject ion) would be future work
❑ Q4: Was fault simulat ion performed in PowerFactory and then the recorded waveforms replayed in the RTDS for injection?
❑ A4: No – in addit ion to DigSilent PowerFactory EMT simulat ion off-line, HVDC converter with AC network was modelled using RSCAD - RTDS and interfaced with physical relays in real-t ime using power amplifiers .
❑ Q5: what protection are in place in the onshore converters of the HVDC? Can resonances be damped using the HVDC converters?
❑ A5: HVDC converter protection was modelled (dc over-voltage, over-current), but the primary focus of the analysis was AC protection response. The analysis was primarily focussed on AC protection response rather than HVDC protection, however the scenarios for which HVDC protection would be expected to triggered were considered- with it noted in certain situations for example the post fault clearance over-voltage during soft energisat ion case that the HVDC protection would need to act to protect the convertor and in other cases collapse the power island safely. Yes, the resonance during
energisat ion can be damped using the HVDC converter if damping controls are in place, designed and tuned for the resonant condit ions you expect. The challenge however is that any damping control approach is required to be flexible to a variety of energisat ion condit ions that could potentially occur during restorat ion.
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Questions and Answers (Contd.)
❑ Q6: Is there a part icular load/generation pick-up strategy? Does the VSC-HVDC have current regulat ion during black start/grid-forming mode?
❑ A6: In ideal condit ions Local Industrial loads resist ive load or motor load would be picked up first to damp resonances otherwise occurring in the energisat ion of problematic overhead line corridors or other circuits. However this scenario cannot be guaranteed in practice- the operator will need to adapt to the resources available in the situation of the black start. A simplified HVDC model was used in Powerfactory model. HVDC converter modelled in RTDS uses inner current control loop during islanded control operation. The condit ions studied were monitored against these models encountering current
limit . Addit ional grid forming controls are the subject of other projects on virtual synchronous machines led by National Grid ESO.
❑ Q7: It appears NGESO requirements for black start are very demanding for non-conventional generators?
❑ A7: The requirements for black start are defined by NGESO in order to meet the objectives of its agreed black start strategy. In our presentat ion we have outlined the practical considerations of control and design across the stages of black start. The National HVDC centres Black Start report (see A1 above) has made a number of technical recommendations surrounding meeting these black start objectives that would support use of non-conventional
technologies such as HVDC.
❑ Q8: with soft energisat ion where there any issue with energisat ion of t ransformers?
❑ A8: In the unfaulted cases the soft energizat ion went very well with nearly no saturation of the core and small inrush current. Where the HVDC soft energised the network with a permanent fault far away from the HVDC, then after the protection trips (maybe 0.15-0.4 seconds after start of soft energizat ion) and the breakers open, the voltage suddenly recovers as the fault is no longer holding it down. That voltage jump has the same effect as hard energizat ion
result ing in inrush current. The inrush isn’t as bad as normal as the voltage might only be 0.25-0.5 pu by T=0.4s (assuming a total voltage ramp t ime of 1-2 seconds), but if can be enough to excite the resonance we saw earlier. Provided voltages are kept low for long enough during the soft energisat ion, the extent of magnetisat ion inrush may be mit igated. In addit ion to the linear voltage build up strategy which we have shown to w ork in this case study, given the size of HVDC link considered, other strategies of voltage build up over t ime can be adopted to impact from the transformers included in the soft start . These are project specific in nature based on the rat ing of the HVDC link, the circuits involved and the control flexibility of the HVDC link in delivering a
part icular voltage build-up.
❑ Q9: was overload capability on the HVDC link considered?
❑ A9:no overload capability was included- in the case study considered it was possible to deliver network energisat ion strategies without requiring an addit ional overload capability.
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