Training course: HVDC Power cables

Introduction 

Developments like increasing usage of renewable energy sources and increasing demand for electricity in modern society is forcing transmission (system) operators to invest in connections with greater capacity and/or length. Using only AC would pose significant problems, related to transmission losses and principle length limitations. The development of HVDC transmission systems has thus become increasingly important in recent years, as these systems can transmit large amounts of power over long distances with lower losses.

Another obvious use of HVDC cables is for submarine applications, enabling e.g. large interconnectors and connections to more distant wind farms.

This course will address and highlight the entire HVDC cable life cycle, providing participants with the confidence to tackle HVDC related issues in their work.

General examples of justification for HVDC application over HVAC are:

■ Overall costs

■ High transmission capacity

■ Coupling asynchronous grids (between 50 and 60 Hz systems, between different grids) 

■ Long length of connection 

■ Control of power flows

■ Smaller trenches

■ Lower losses 

■ Different magnetic fields/induced voltages

Your benefits

■ An understanding of the reasons for and benefits of using HVDC power cables

■ An understanding of the most important parameters during the design, installation and commissioning of HVDC underground cables

■ Knowledge of the methods to mitigate the possibility of failures

■ Insight into how to develop your set of requirements, methods and techniques

■ A record of completion from DNV GL after successful completion of the course, giving customers greater confidence in your abilities.

For whom?

Anyone involved or interested in HVDC power cables. This involves engineers and staff from utilities, project developers, asset owners, manufacturers, service providers, insurance companies, investors, etc. We assume that participants have some basic knowledge of power cables (otherwise, following DNV GL’s “Power cables in general” course is recommended).

Course topics

The following topics will be addressed:

• Introduction
  • General introduction
  • AC vs. DC
• HVDC system technology
  • DC converter technology
  • Transients and over-voltages
•  HVDC cable system design parameters
  • Specific design parameters
  • Compare with AC considerations to understand differences in design focus
•  HVDC cable materials
  • Materials & developments (MI, XLPE)
  • Space charges
  • Electric fields
• HVDC cable joints and terminations
  • Discontinuities in joints and terminations
  • Electric field controls
•  HVDC cable installation on land and subsea
  • Cable installations on land and sea
  • Installation procedures
•   HVDC cable ageing and cable failures
  • Ageing of cables in general
  • HVDC specific issues (PD and corrosion)
  • Failure mode and effect analysis
•  Quality assurance and quality control, inspections and testing
  • QA/QC during manufacturing and installation
  • Introduction of standards and CIGRE guidelines
  • Discussions regarding tests
•  Asset management of HVDC power cables in ooperation
  •  Asset management, maintenance, remaining life, tests and condition assessments
  • Fault localisation
  • Introduction to failure investigations and analysis techniques

Practical information

For the following items, please refer to the registration form:

• Course dates
• Venue details
• Registration fee
• Payment and cancellation conditions

The training and all course materials will be in English. To encourage active participation, the number of participants is limited to 20. Click here for more information and to register for the upcoming course.

In-company and customized training courses

On request, DNV can also develop customized and in-company training courses. Content, location and duration of the course can be adapted to your specific needs.

For more information please contact us

Energy Academy
email: academy.energy@dnv.com
web: www.dnv.com/energy-academy
tel: +31 (0)6 29602659 / +31 (0)6 15063593 / +31 (0)6 18410601

A few responses from previous participants

• ‘‘The knowledge (and ability to share it) of the presenters is of great value." - Ander Ortiz, Fundación Tecnalia Research and Innovation
• ‘‘A wholesome HVDC Power Cable Course, enough to briefly understand the HVDC Power System Technology.’’ -Awais Muhammad,  Chief Engineer Electrical R&D, Ningbo Orient Wires & Cables Co., Ltd.
• "Interesting and good overview of the total package." - Daan Billiet, Elia Grid International