DS/EN 62501:2009
Voltage sourced converter (VSC) valves for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power transmission - Electrical testing

Standard No.

DS/EN 62501:2009

Release Date

2009

Published By

Danish Standards Foundation

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DS/EN 62501:2009

Scope

This International Standard applies to self-commutated converter valves, for use in a threephase bridge voltage sourced converter (VSC) for high voltage d.c. power transmission or as part of a back-to-back link. It is restricted to electrical type and production tests.The tests specified in this standard are based on air insulated valves. For other types of valves, the test requirements and acceptance criteria must be agreed.

DS/EN 62501:2009 history

• 2009 DS/EN 62501:2009 Voltage sourced converter (VSC) valves for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power transmission - Electrical testing