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HVDC Transmission Fundamentals Course

Online 300-hour course on HVDC transmission fundamentals. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2016/1447 (HVDC), IEC 60700-1 and PSCAD. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Compare transmission in direct current and alternating current.

02

Analyse the operation of line-commutated converters.

03

Understand modular multilevel converter technology.

04

Specify the equipment of a converter station.

05

Assess the integration of links into the alternating-current system.

06

Simulate the behaviour of a link in dynamic operation.

07

Size a point-to-point link from both a technical and economic perspective.

Profile

Who it's for

  • HVDC systems engineer wishing to specialise in HVDC Transmission Fundamentals.
  • Electrical studies engineer wishing to specialise in HVDC Transmission Fundamentals.
  • Power electronics engineer wishing to specialise in HVDC Transmission Fundamentals.
  • Transmission project manager wishing to specialise in HVDC Transmission Fundamentals.
  • Commissioning engineer wishing to specialise in HVDC Transmission Fundamentals.
  • Transmission network consultant wishing to specialise in HVDC Transmission Fundamentals.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the electricity transmission sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Regulation (EU) 2016/1447 (HVDC)
  • IEC 60700-1
  • IEC 62501
  • IEC 62747
  • IEC 60633
  • IEC 62751
  • CIGRE TB 269
  • IEC 60919-1
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1History of direct-current transmission
  2. 1.2Comparison with alternating current
  3. 1.3Critical break-even distance
  4. 1.4Monopolar and bipolar configurations
  5. 1.5Point-to-point and back-to-back links
  6. 1.6Cables and overhead lines for direct current
  7. 1.7Losses in conversion and transmission
  8. 1.8Global reference projects
  9. 1.9INELFE Spain-France link
  10. 1.10Case study: AC-DC economic comparison
  1. 2.1Thyristors and valves
  2. 2.2Six-pulse and twelve-pulse bridges
  3. 2.3Firing and extinction angles
  4. 2.4Commutation failures
  5. 2.5Reactive power consumption
  6. 2.6Harmonic filters
  7. 2.7Short-circuit ratio
  8. 2.8Converter transformers
  9. 2.9Current control and extinction
  10. 2.10Laboratory: simulation of a twelve-pulse bridge
  1. 3.1IGBT transistors
  2. 3.2Two-level converter
  3. 3.3Modular multilevel converter (MMC)
  4. 3.4Half-bridge and full-bridge submodules
  5. 3.5Current control in dq axes
  6. 3.6Active and reactive power control
  7. 3.7Capacitor balancing
  8. 3.8Grid-forming operation
  9. 3.9Black start
  10. 3.10Practice: MMC model in simulation
  1. 4.1Station layout
  2. 4.2Smoothing and phase reactors
  3. 4.3DC switches and disconnectors
  4. 4.4Extruded and mass-impregnated cables
  5. 4.5Electrodes and metallic return
  6. 4.6Valve cooling systems
  7. 4.7Station protection
  8. 4.8Redundant control and protection
  9. 4.9Acceptance tests
  10. 4.10Case study: converter station specification
  1. 5.1AC-DC interaction
  2. 5.2HVDC grid code requirements
  3. 5.3Oscillation damping
  4. 5.4Frequency support
  5. 5.5Electromagnetic transient studies
  6. 5.6Sub-synchronous interactions
  7. 5.7Market operation
  8. 5.8Availability and reliability
  9. 5.9Link maintenance
  10. 5.10Workshop: study of interaction with the AC network
  1. 6.1Defining link requirements
  2. 6.2Technology selection
  3. 6.3Station sizing
  4. 6.4Simulation of behaviour
  5. 6.5Grid integration analysis
  6. 6.6Cost estimation
  7. 6.7Control and protection scheme
  8. 6.8Loss and availability analysis
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is PSCAD, EMTP, PowerFactory, MATLAB/Simulink, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practicals cover real simulation procedures for a twelve-pulse converter, MMC modelling and AC-DC interaction studies. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Defining link requirements

Compare transmission in direct current and alternating current.

Technology selection

Analyse the operation of line-commutated converters.

Station sizing

Understand modular multilevel converter technology.

Behaviour simulation

Specify the equipment of a converter station.

Grid integration analysis

Assess the integration of links into the alternating-current system.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

HVDC systems engineerElectrical studies engineerPower electronics engineerTransmission project managerCommissioning engineerTransmission network consultant
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow the reading of technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.

You work with PSCAD, EMTP, PowerFactory, MATLAB/Simulink. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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