A Practical Study on Grid-Forming Control in MTDC Power System for Sustainable Energy Transmission

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Abstract

To transmit sustainable energy from isolated power grid, grid-forming (GFM) control is replacing traditional grid-following (GFL) control in two- or multi-terminal DC (MTDC) systems. However, most conclusions regarding GFM control are drawn from laboratory experiments and theoretical simulations, which obscures the potential instability risk of GFM control in grid-level applications. This paper presents the industry practice of Zhangbei MTDC power system, the first meshed MTDC system with GFM control in the world. In which, a new type of oscillation, which is dominated by the VSC with GFM control, is identified and demonstrated. It draws a conclusion that there is still a risk of oscillation even with GFM control. The conclusions are essential for engineers worldwide to thoroughly comprehend the oscillation risk of GFM control and improve the dynamic performance of future grid-level applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, PESGM 2024
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages1-5
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9798350381832
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2024
Event2024 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, PESGM 2024 - Seattle, United States
Duration: 21 Jul 202425 Jul 2024

Publication series

NameIEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting
ISSN (Print)1944-9925
ISSN (Electronic)1944-9933

Conference

Conference2024 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, PESGM 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySeattle
Period21/07/2425/07/24

Keywords

  • GFM control
  • MTDC power system
  • sustainable energy
  • voltage source converter

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Nuclear Energy and Engineering
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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