Table 4 Typical 525 kV HVDC cable parameters based on CIGRÉ benchmark.

From: Enhancing electrical and thermal stress capabilities of hybrid CBs in VSC based MT HVDC grids using thyristor based FCL topology

Parameter

Specification

Rated DC voltage

± 525 kV

Conductor material/Area

Cu/ 3000 mm2

DC resistance at 20 °C

1.72 × 10− 8 Ω.m

Main insulation thickness

26.5 mm

Relative permittivity (εr)

2.4

Metallic screen/sheath material

Cu screen

Screen thickness

1.2

Outer jacket

5 mm

Overall diameter

153 mm

Rated conductor temperature

90 °C

Length of C-14

300 km

Length of C-12

100 km

Length of C-23

300 km

Length of C-34

2.5 km