Includes index.

Par I. HVDC with Current Source Converters. Introduction to line-commutated HVDC --
Thyristors --
Six-pulse diode and thyristor converter --
HVDC rectifier station modelling, control and synchronization with AC systems --
HVDC inverter station modelling and control --
HVDC system V-I diagrams and operating modes --
HVDC analytical modelling and stability --
HVDC phasor modelling and interaction with AC system --
HVDC operation with weak AC systems --
Fault management and HVDC system protection --
LCC HVDC system harmonics --
Bibliography Part I Line commutated converter HVDC --
Part II. HVDC with Voltage Source Converters. VSC HVDC applications and topologies, performance and cost comparison with LCC HVDC --
IGBT switches and VSC converter losses --
Single-phase and three-phase two-level VSC converters --
Two-level PWM VSC. converters --
Multilevel VSC converters --
Two-level PWM VSC HVDC modelling, control and dynamics --
Two-level VSC HVDC phasor-domain interaction with AC systems and PQ operating diagrams --
Half bridge MMC converter: modelling, control and operating PQ diagrams --
VSC HVDC under AC and DC fault conditions --
VSC HVDC application for AC grid support and operation with passive AC systems --
Bibliography Part II Voltage source converter HVDC --
Part III. DC Transmission Grids. Introduction to DC grids --
DC grids with line-commutated converters --
DC grids with voltage source converters and power-flow model --
DC grid control --
DC grid fault management and DC circuit breakers --
High power DC/DC converters and DC power-flow controlling devices --
Bibliography Part III DC transmission grids --

This comprehensive reference guides the reader through all HVDC technologies, including LCC (Line Commutated Converter), 2-level VSC and VSC HVDC based on modular multilevel converters (MMC) for an in-depth understanding of converters, system level design, operating principles and modeling.