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HVDC Transmission, Underground Cable & AC Power Distribution

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HVDC Transmission, Underground Cable & AC Power Distribution

Ce cours fait partie de Spécialisation "Transmission Line Engineering: Civil, Mechanical and Cables"

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7 heures à compléter

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Ce que vous apprendrez

Learn underground cable construction, insulation, capacitance, grading, thermal analysis, and installation practices in power systems.
Understand HVDC systems, converter technologies, MMCs, and key HVDC components used in modern power transmission networks.

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This course provides a comprehensive understanding of underground cable systems, HVDC transmission, and AC power distribution used in modern power networks. It covers cable construction, insulation, capacitance, grading, thermal analysis, and installation practices, along with HVDC system architecture, converters, and components. Learners also explore AC distribution design, substations, fault clearance, and automation techniques, supported by practical applications and industry-oriented methods.

Learning Objectives: Understand underground cable design and installation; analyze electrical stress, capacitance, and thermal performance; explain HVDC systems, links, and converters; evaluate HVDC components; discuss AC distribution design and operation; apply substation design, fault clearance, and automation concepts. Target Learners / Audience: Suitable for electrical engineering students, graduate engineers, power system professionals, utility personnel, and practicing engineers seeking expertise in underground transmission, HVDC systems, and AC distribution networks.

Let’s begin this module by understanding the comparison between overhead and underground transmission systems, their advantages, limitations, and applications in modern power networks. The module discusses the construction, classification, and insulation materials used in underground cables, along with electrical stress analysis, capacitance calculations, cable grading techniques, and thermal resistance determination. It also introduces underground cable laying methods, installation practices, and safety considerations adopted in underground transmission systems.

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12 vidéos2 lectures1 devoir1 sujet de discussion1 plugin

12 vidéosTotal 85 minutes

About the Specialization4 minutes
About the Course4 minutes
Comparison of Overhead and Underground Transmission System Part - I9 minutes
Comparison of OIverhead and Underground Transmission System Part - II6 minutes
Construction of Underground Cables and Insulating Material11 minutes
Classification of Underground Cables10 minutes
Electrical Stress due to Dielectric Insulation on UG Cables6 minutes
Capacitance of Single Core Cable6 minutes
Capacitance of Three Core Cable6 minutes
Grading of Cables9 minutes
UG Cable Laying or Installation - Part - I7 minutes
UG Cable Laying or Installation - Part - II8 minutes

2 lecturesTotal 20 minutes

Course Reading10 minutes
Course Glossary10 minutes

1 devoirTotal 30 minutes

Assignment on Underground Cables30 minutes

1 sujet de discussionTotal 10 minutes

Underground Cables10 minutes

1 pluginTotal 10 minutes

Determination of Thermal Resistance of Cables10 minutes

Let’s begin this module by understanding the fundamentals of HVDC transmission systems, their architecture, advantages, and applications in modern power systems. The module discusses different types of HVDC links, HVDC systems in India, and the economic, technical, and environmental benefits of HVDC transmission. It also introduces HVDC converters, voltage source converters, modular multilevel converters, converter transformers, smoothing reactors, and the conductors, cables, and towers used in HVDC transmission systems.

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12 vidéos1 devoir1 sujet de discussion1 plugin

12 vidéosTotal 88 minutes

Overview of HVDC Transmission System7 minutes
HVDC Systems in India8 minutes
Architecture of HVDC Transmission System7 minutes
Two Terminal HVDC Links (Monopolar and Bipolar)8 minutes
Homoploar HVDC Link and Back to Back HVDC System9 minutes
Need and Type of HVDC Converters4 minutes
HVDC Converters (Rectifier Operation)7 minutes
Voltage Source Converters in HVDC System12 minutes
Applications of Modular Multilevel Inverters - Part-I6 minutes
Applications of Modular Multilevel Inverters - Part-II6 minutes
Converter Transformers and Smoothing Reactors8 minutes
HVDC Conductors, Cables and Towers7 minutes

1 devoirTotal 30 minutes

Assignment on HVDC Transmission System and its Modeling30 minutes

1 sujet de discussionTotal 10 minutes

HVDC Transmission System and its Modeling10 minutes

1 pluginTotal 10 minutes

Need for HVDC Transmission and its Applications10 minutes

Let’s begin this module by understanding the fundamentals of power distribution systems, including distribution network design, distribution loads, voltage regulation, and power factor improvement techniques. The module discusses different types of consumers, primary and secondary distribution systems, overhead and underground distribution methods, and losses in distribution networks. It also introduces distribution substations, gas insulated substations, substation equipment, fault detection and clearance methods, and loop automation techniques used for improving reliability and efficiency in modern distribution systems.

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12 vidéos1 devoir1 sujet de discussion4 plugins

12 vidéosTotal 78 minutes

Distribution System: Types and Design7 minutes
Overview of Distribution Loads5 minutes
Voltage Regulation in Distribution Lines5 minutes
Power Factor Correction in Distribution Lines6 minutes
Losses in Distribution System3 minutes
Distribution Substation and its Classification5 minutes
Gas Insulated Substation - Video9 minutes
Faults and Fault Clearance in Distribution System (Part-I)8 minutes
Faults and Fault Clearance in Distribution System (Part-II)7 minutes
Faults and Fault Clearance in Distribution System (Part-III)9 minutes
Loop Automation in Distribution System (Part-I)6 minutes
Loop Automation in Distribution System (Part-II)6 minutes

1 devoirTotal 30 minutes

Assignment on AC Distribution System30 minutes

1 sujet de discussionTotal 10 minutes

AC Distribution System10 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 22 minutes

Classification of Consumers10 minutes
Primary and Secondary Distribution Systen10 minutes
Overhead and Underground Distribution1 minute
Distribution Substation Equipment and Layout1 minute

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You will gain practical understanding of underground cable systems, HVDC transmission technologies, and AC power distribution, along with their design, operation, and real-world applications.

A basic understanding of electrical engineering, power systems, and circuit theory is recommended. Familiarity with power electronics will be helpful but not mandatory.

This course provides practical knowledge in HVDC systems, underground cables, and power distribution, preparing you for roles in power utilities, transmission projects, system design, and maintenance.

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