Multi-Terminal DC Record Information

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This dialog is used to view and modify the parameters associated with multi-terminal DC records. It is also used when inserting new multi-terminal DC records.

The Multi-Terminal DC Record dialog can be used to inspect and modify the model of a multi-terminal DC network record. To view the Multi-Terminal DC Record, simply right-click on the record of interest in the Multi-Terminal DC Record Display and select Show Dialog from the resulting popup menu. The dialog has the following fields:

 

Record Number

Unique number between 1 and 999 which identifies the current multi-terminal DC record.

Number of Devices

Lists the number of DC buses, converters, and DC Lines that form the multi-terminal DC network.

Control

The control method used when solving the multi-terminal DC network.

Controlling Converter

The AC converter bus number where the DC voltage is being controlled.

MTDC Network Status

Status of the entire Multi-terminal DC network. If this field is set to Closed, the entire DC subnetwork of the MTDC model is considered disconnected in the load flow case.

DC Buses Tab

This page of the dialog displays the DC bus records for the multi-terminal DC network. The display on this page exhibits the same features as other case information displays. To view the specific information for a DC bus, right-click on the record of interest and choose Show Dialog from the popup menu.

DC Converters Tab

This page of the dialog displays the DC converter records for the multi-terminal DC network. The display on this page exhibits the same features as other case information displays. To view the specific information for a DC converter, right-click on the record of interest and choose Show Dialog from the popup menu.

DC Lines Tab

This page of the dialog displays the DC line records for the multi-terminal DC network. The display on this page exhibits the same features as other case information displays. To view the specific information for a DC line, right-click on the record of interest and choose Show Dialog from the popup menu.

Custom Tab

Enter any text notes you wish in the Memo page. When the case is saved as a Simulator PWB file, the memo text will also be saved. Custom strings and values can also be entered and saved with the case file as well.