HVdc Integration: Interoperability & Breakers

As greater penetration of high-voltage direct current (HVdc) systems happens in the world, there are technical challenges that need to be addressed to create direct current (dc) system or grid. The dc system can be a multi-terminal dc (MTdc) system. For such systems or grids, it is imperative to understand the means to scale such systems with flexibility, integrate breakers and protection schemes, and operate with equipment from different vendors. These are some of the challenges identified during multiple workshops that have been conducted recently on HVdc systems and will be discussed in detail during this panel session. The session will include speakers from HVdc vendors, national laboratory, and US Department of Energy (DOE) to discuss the latest developments in breakers and interoperability. These include developments in US, Europe, and other parts of the world. The focus in this session will be to converge upon the next set of challenges that need to be addressed, while reviewing the current state-of-the-art and ongoing research & development. The session will include 4-5 speakers with each speaker presenting for 20 minutes. There will be a panel discussion at the end of the session. This session will provide content that power system engineers, researchers, and policy makers will be interested in.