VSC-FACTS-HVDC: Analysis, Modelling and Simulation in Power Grids

VSC–FACTS–HVDC: Modelling, Analysis and Simulation in Power Grids provides comprehensive coverage of VSC–FACTS and VSC–HVDC systems within the context of high–voltage Smart Grids modelling and simulation. Readers are presented with an examination of the advanced computer modelling of the VSC–FACTS and VSC–HVDC systems for steady–state, optimal solutions, state estimation and transient stability analyses, including numerous case studies and practical examples. Key features:  Wide–ranging treatment of the VSC achieved by assessing basic operating principles, topology structures, control algorithms and utility–level applications. Details advanced models of VSC–FACTS and VSC–HVDC equipment, suitable for a wide range of power network–wide studies, such as power flows, optimal power flows, state estimation and dynamic simulations. Contains numerous case studies and practical examples, including cases of multi–terminal VSC–HVDC systems. MATLAB software and Power System Computer Aided Design (PSCAD) scripts are provided to enable the reader to gain hands–on experience. Detailed coverage of electromagnetic transient studies of VSC–FACTS and VSC–HVDC systems using the de–facto industry standard PSCAD /EMTDC simulation package.  An essential guide for utility engineers, academics, and research students as well as industry managers, engineers in equipment design and manufacturing, and consultants.