Steady-State Control Strategy of Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection HVDC Project in the Philippines

Abstract

The sea-crossing Mindanao - Visayas Interconnection (MVIP) HVDC Project will help to increase the power reliability and optimize energy layout in the Philippines. In this paper, the overview information of the MVIP Project are introduced firstly. Then basic control strategy and operation modes are designed. In addition, two special steady-state control strategies are also elaborated, including low-power start control and power direction control. At last, a simulation model is established in PSCAD/EMTDC platform, and smooth start-up as well as steady-state operation are realized. The validity and feasibility of the proposed strategies are verified according to the case study.