Modelling platforms for high-power resonant DC hub and power networks with multiple converter systems

Project Information

MODELING DC

Grant agreement ID: 259328

Project closed

Start date 1 March 2011

End date 31 August 2015

Funded under

• Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013)

Total cost € 718 016,00

EU contribution € 718 016,00

Coordinated by

THE UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
United Kingdom

Objective

This research proposal aims developing modelling tools for designing high-power multi-terminal DC transformers based on resonant topologies. The DC transformers with fault isolation property are expected to play a crucial role in developing DC grids, like the proposed North Sea supergrid. The resonant DC hubs with inherent fault current limitation are proposed as a replacement of traditional AC substation, and represent fundamentally different approach to power system operation control and protection. The second parallel aim is the development of modelling platform for dynamics studies of future (AC or DC) transmission grids with numerous converter systems. This modelling platform will be capable of representing unlimited number of converter systems in analytical form (parametric domain) and supporting eigenvalue studies in frequency range below 150Hz.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › mathematics › pure mathematics › topology

Programme(s)

• FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013)

Topic(s)

• ERC-SG-PE7 - ERC Starting Grant - Systems and communication engineering

Call for proposal

ERC-2010-StG_20091028
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Funding Scheme

ERC-SG - ERC Starting Grant

Host institution

THE UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

Principal investigator

Dragan Jovcic (Dr.)

Administrative Contact

Crystal Anderson (Ms.)

• EU contribution: € 718 016,00
• Address: KING'S COLLEGE REGENT WALK ; AB24 3FX ABERDEEN ; United Kingdom
• Region: Scotland › North Eastern Scotland › Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
• Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
• Total cost: No data

Beneficiaries (1)

THE UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

United Kingdom

Principal investigator

Dragan Jovcic (Dr.)

Administrative Contact

Crystal Anderson (Ms.)

• EU contribution: € 718 016,00
• Address: KING'S COLLEGE REGENT WALK ; AB24 3FX ABERDEEN
• Region: Scotland › North Eastern Scotland › Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
• Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
• Total cost: No data