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Multi-Terminal DC Systems (MTDC) are HVDC systems with more than two converter stations, designed for applications like bulk power transmission and asynchronous interconnections. MTDC can be categorized into series and parallel types, with series systems acting as monopolar systems and parallel systems allowing for adjustable current among stations. The document discusses the advantages and complexities of MTDC, including reduced overloads and lower losses in parallel configurations compared to series.

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Unit - 4

Multi-Terminal DC Systems (MTDC) are HVDC systems with more than two converter stations, designed for applications like bulk power transmission and asynchronous interconnections. MTDC can be categorized into series and parallel types, with series systems acting as monopolar systems and parallel systems allowing for adjustable current among stations. The document discusses the advantages and complexities of MTDC, including reduced overloads and lower losses in parallel configurations compared to series.

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MULTI TERMINAL DC SYSTEMS

(MTDC)

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MULTI TERMINAL DC SYSTEMS (MTDC)

 MULTI TERMINAL DC SYSTEMS.


 APPLICATIONS OF MTDC.
 TYPES OF MTDC.
 SERIES MTDC.
 PARALLEL MTDC.
 RADIAL AND MESH.

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MULTI TERMINAL DC SYSTEMS:


 HVDC systems designed as point to point with terminals.

 A multi-terminal DC (MTDC) system has more than two converter stations.

 MTDC used when multi terminals present in the system.

 Terminals – Rec and Inv.

 Tapping –simple way to build MTDC from existing two terminal system.

 Complexity, production and controls are increased in MTDC.

 MTDC is a DC equivalent of AC grid which will have DC transmission network


connecting more than two AC/DC converter stations.

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APPLICATIONS OF MTDC:
Tapping power.
APPLICATION 1:
 Bulk power transmission from remote gen stations to different
load centres.
 No need of AC Collectors. Gen unit directly connected to
Rec Station.
 In load side also no need of additional lines.
 Consider two converter and two inverter system by
MTDC Type.
 For the same flexibility power exchange get by three two
terminal system .
 Increases additional DC links to connecting the receiving
systems.
 Then lines, increased losses and cost compare than MTDC. 4
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APPLICATION 2:
For more than two systems,
• In Asynchronous interconnection between power systems MTDC
is best than several two terminal DC links.
APPLICATION3:
• Power inject by one line is create over load in Ac output side. So
MTDC is better to reduce the overloaded systems.

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TYPES OF MTDC:
 Series system
 Parallel system
 Radial type
 Mesh type

SERIES MTDC:
 Natural extension of two terminal systems which is a series connected
system
 Three Terminal MTDC System:
 In this series connected three terminal system act as monopolar system.
 Ground is only at one point.
 Insulation cost is high.
 Current is same all station which is set by one station.

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SERIES MTDC:
 Fault clearance and power reversal are same as two terminal
systems.
 High speed power reversal.
 Voltage rating of valves related to power.
 Cheaper (insulation cost is high).
 Line and valve losses are high.
 Insulation coordination problems.
 Permanent fault in line of one station means it affects
other stations also.

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PARALLEL MTDC:
 Current of all converter station can adjust for power requirement.
 Voltage is constant.
RADIAL AND MESH:
 Disconnection of one segment affects other stations power transfer
(Radial).
 Power reversal is not possible without mechanical switching.
 Current rating of valves related to power.
 Adding parallel converters in stations are possible for development
of power requirement
 Losses are less compare to series MTDC connection.
 Removable of the faulted converter segment is possible So it is
not affected others.

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RADIAL TYPE PARALLEL:

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MESH TYPE PARALLEL:

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