Appendix C

Main Technical Data of UHV DC Electrical Equipment1

Table C.1

Converter Valves.

Main Technical DataUnitValue
1. DC current ratings
Nominal DC current IdNA4000
Minimum continuous operating DC currentA367
Maximum continuous operating DC current (rated transmission power, maximum ambient temperature, 50°C valve hall temperature, without redundant cooling in service)A4037
Maximum continuous operating DC current (1.1 p.u. of rated transmission power, maximum ambient temperature, 50°C valve hall temperature, with redundant cooling in service)A4497
Maximum current when operated with 1.4 p.u. overload for 3 s (maximum ambient temperature, 50°C valve hall temperature)A
2. DC voltage ratings
Nominal pole-to-neutral DC voltage UdRNkV800
Maximum continuous ...

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