A modified CIGRE HVDC benchmark model for 60 Hz applications

Abstract

This paper proposes a 60 Hz equivalent to the CIGRE benchmark model (CBM) for HVDC control studies. Component configuration and system impedances of the PSCAD/EMTDC implementation of the CBM are modified to arrive at the 60 Hz equivalent model. These parameter changes are discussed and validation is given. Simulations are conducted in steady state and compared to that of the CBM. The response of the proposed equivalent to a current order step-response and AC faults are compared to that of the CBM. The performance comparisons match closely and this paper concludes that the proposed 60 Hz equivalent is adequate for use when running simulations that require an HVDC benchmark model be connected to a representation of a 60 Hz AC network.