Research Status & Deliverables
Task: EPRI High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Reference Book (The Olive Book)
Task Description: The EPRI Olive Book is a state-of-the-art guidebook and comprehensive source of technical information for designing, building, operating, and extending the life of HVDC transmission systems.
Task: Underground Transmission Workstation—DC Ampacity
Task Description: This task is to enhance the standalone Underground Transmission Workstation (UTW) DC ampacity calculation software tool for HVDC transmission cables. The calculation procedures are based on previous EPRI studies.
Task: Guide on HVAC and HVDC Array and Export Power Cables for Offshore Wind Farms
Task Description: This task is a multi-year effort to address technical challenges for exporting a large amount of energy from offshore wind collectors to land based grid connections. Both HVAC and HVDC technologies are investigated. The task is to evaluate best practices and state-of-technology from design to operation and maintenance.
Planned Deliverables for 2024
| Product ID | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | EPRI High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Reference Book (The Olive Book) – 2024 Edition |
Report |
| TBD | Underground Transmission Workstation—DC Ampacity |
Software |
| TBD | Guide on HVAC and HVDC Array and Export Power Cables for Offshore Wind Farms – 2024 Edition |
Report |
2023 Deliverables
| Product ID | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 3002027330 | EPRI High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Reference Book (The Olive Book) – 2023 Edition |
Report |
| 3002027233 | Underground Transmission Workstation—DC Ampacity (UTW DC) V4.0 |
Software |
| 3002027236 | Guide on HVAC and HVDC Array and Export Power Cables for Offshore Wind Farms - 2023 Edition |
Report |
Key Deliverables
| Product ID | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 3002027236 | Guide on HVAC and HVDC Array and Export Power Cables for Offshore Wind Farms - 2023 Edition |
Report |
| 3002019137 | Off-Line Fault Location Systems for Long HVDC Cables |
Report |
| 3002015541 | Underground Transmission Alternative for ±525 kV HVDC Grids |
Report |
| 3002012450 | Guide for High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Cable Ratings |
Report |