Introduction -- Principles of self-commutating conversion -- Multi-level voltage source conversion -- Multi-level reinjection -- Modelling and control of converter dynamics -- PWM-HVDC transmission -- Ultra high voltage VSC transmission -- Ultra high voltage self-commutating CSC transmission -- Back to back asynchronous interconnection -- Low voltage high DC current AC-DC conversion -- Power conversion for high energy storage
Summary
For very high voltage or very high current applications, the power industry still relies on thyristor-based Line Commutated Conversion (LCC), which limits the power controllability to two quadrant operation. However, the ratings of self-commutating switches such as the Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and Integrated Gate-Commutated Thyristor (IGCT), are reaching levels that make the technology possible for very high power applications. This unique book reviews the present state and future prospects of self-commutating static power converters for applications requiring either ultra high
