3 Main Types of HVDC Links | Transmission | Electrical Engineering
The high voltage dc links may be classified into: 1. Monopolar Link 2. Bipolar Link 3. Homopolar Link. Type # 1. Monopolar DC Link: As the name suggests, monopolar link has only one conductor and return path is provided by permanent earth or sea. The line usually operates with negative polarity with respect to ground so as to reduce corona [...]