IEC 60700-1 : 2.0

Table of Contents

FOREWORD<br>1 Scope<br>2 Normative references<br>3 Terms and definitions<br>4 General requirements<br>5 List of type tests<br>6 Dielectric tests on valve support<br>7 Dielectric tests for multiple valve units (MVU)<br>8 Dielectric tests between valve terminals<br>9 Periodic firing and extinction tests<br>10 Tests with transient forward voltage during the<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;recovery period<br>11 Valve fault current tests<br>12 Tests for valve insensitivity to electromagnetic<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;disturbance<br>13 Testing of special features and fault tolerance<br>14 Production tests<br>15 Method for loss determination<br>16 Presentation of type test results<br>Annex A (normative) - Test safety factors<br>Annex B (normative) - Partial discharge measurements

Abstract

Pertains to thyristor valves with metal oxide surge arresters directly connected between the valve terminals, for use in a line commutated converter for high voltage d.c. power transmission or as part of a back-to-back link.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Electrotechnical Committee
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ISBN
Committee	TC 22
Supersedes	IEC 60700 : 1ED 81