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High power electronics and flexible ac transmission system
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1988
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Hvdc TransmissionHigh-power ElectronicsElectrical EngineeringHigh Power ElectronicsEngineeringFlexible ElectronicsPower CircuitElectrical TransmissionPower Electronics ConverterElectric Power TransmissionElectric Power ConversionPower Electronic SystemsPower InverterConverter TechnologyPower ElectronicsPower ConvertersNew Power PlantsPower Systems
During the last decade, higher energy costs, the difficulty in building new power plants and improved converter technology provided an increased Market for HVDC transmission. However, HVDC, due to the high cost of converters, will play a limited role in the overall ac power system. The author discusses the potential of thyristors in ac power systems. The concept of a thyristor-assisted ac power system, called Flexible AC Transmission System is introduced and discussed.