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Performance Analysis of HVDC Operational Control Strategies for Supplying Offshore Oil Platforms

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  • Alex Reis

    (Faculty of Science, Technology in Engineering, University of Brasília, Brasília 72444-240, Brazil)

  • José Carlos Oliveira

    (Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38400-902, Brazil)

  • Carlos Alberto Villegas Guerrero

    (Department of Electrical Systems and Energy, Federal University of Itajubá, Itajubá 37500-903, Brazil)

  • Johnny Orozco Nivelo

    (Department of Electrical Systems and Energy, Federal University of Itajubá, Itajubá 37500-903, Brazil)

  • Lúcio José da Motta

    (Department of Electrical Systems and Energy, Federal University of Itajubá, Itajubá 37500-903, Brazil)

  • Marcos Rogério de Paula Júnior

    (Department of Electrical Systems and Energy, Federal University of Itajubá, Itajubá 37500-903, Brazil)

  • José Maria de Carvalho Filho

    (Department of Electrical Systems and Energy, Federal University of Itajubá, Itajubá 37500-903, Brazil)

  • Vinicius Zimmermann Silva

    (Petróleo Brasileiro SA—Petrobras, Rio de Janeiro 21941-915, Brazil)

  • Carlos Andre Carreiro Cavaliere

    (Petróleo Brasileiro SA—Petrobras, Rio de Janeiro 21941-915, Brazil)

  • José Mauro Teixeira Marinho

    (Petróleo Brasileiro SA—Petrobras, Rio de Janeiro 21941-915, Brazil)

Abstract

Driven by the environmental benefits associated with reduced greenhouse gas emissions, oil companies have intensified research efforts into reassessing the strategies used to meet the electrical demands of offshore production platforms. Among the various alternatives available, the deployment of onshore–offshore interconnections via High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission systems has emerged as a promising solution, offering both economic and operational advantages. In addition to reliably meeting the electrical demand of offshore facilities, this approach enables enhanced operational flexibility due to the advanced control and regulation capabilities inherent to HVDC converter stations. Based on the use of interconnection through an HVDC link, aiming to evaluate the operation of the electrical system as a whole, this study focuses on evaluating dynamic events using the PSCAD software version 5.0.2 to analyze the direct online starting of a large induction motor and the sudden loss of a local synchronous generating unit. The simulation results are then analyzed to assess the effectiveness of both Grid-Following (GFL) and Grid-Forming (GFM) control strategies for the converters, while the synchronous generators are evaluated under both voltage regulation and constant power factor control operation, with a particular focus on system stability and restoration of normal operating conditions in the sequence of events.

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  • Alex Reis & José Carlos Oliveira & Carlos Alberto Villegas Guerrero & Johnny Orozco Nivelo & Lúcio José da Motta & Marcos Rogério de Paula Júnior & José Maria de Carvalho Filho & Vinicius Zimmermann S, 2025. "Performance Analysis of HVDC Operational Control Strategies for Supplying Offshore Oil Platforms," Energies, MDPI, vol. 18(14), pages 1-21, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:18:y:2025:i:14:p:3733-:d:1701717
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