Flexible Power Transmission (PDF)

The development of power semiconductors with greater ratings and
improved characteristics has meant that the power industry has
become more willing to develop new converter configurations. These
new configurations take advantage of the higher controllability and
switching frequencies of the new devices. The next few years will
decide which of the proposed technologies will dominate future
power transmission systems.

Flexible Power Transmission is a comprehensive guide to
the high voltage direct current (HVDC) options available, helping
the reader to make informed decisions for designing future power
transmission systems. The book includes:

* a full description of the principles and components in existing
converter technology, as well as alternative proposals for
self-commutating conversion; A review of the state of power
semiconductors suited to HVDC transmission and present proposals
for multi-level HVDC transmission.

* a detailed overview of the flexible HVDC methods for improving
controllability and increasing power transfer capability in
electrical power systems.

* up-to-date information on thyrisistor-based HVDC
technology.

* coverage of new pulse width modulation (PWM) transmission
technology and multi-level voltage source conversion (VSC) and
current source conversion (CSC).

An excellent reference for professional power engineers,
Flexible Power Transmission is also a useful guide for power
system researchers as well as lecturers and students in power
systems and power electronics disciplines.