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The Western HVDC Link

I did originally answer the previous thread, but have since deleted my response and I believe a new thread with a proper and correct title is the correct way of answering. 


More info on the fault here: https://www.energy-reporters.com/transmission/italys-prysmian-under-fire-over-uk-interconnector-failure/ 


Reports suggest an undersea cable fault in the vicinity of Liverpool Bay. 


Regards,


Alan.
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  • John Russell:

    . . . in 1998 I ran the system studies to optimise the design for BICC who became the contractor.  We established 90kV as the optimal voltage when the expectation (and the rival design from Pirelli) was 132kV.  I hope it's still the longest ac subsea interconnector in the world, because that's what it says on my CV ?




    As far as I am aware, it is still the longest ac subsea interconnector in the world. Were you BICC or National Grid? 


    Regards,


    Alan. 

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  • John Russell:

    . . . in 1998 I ran the system studies to optimise the design for BICC who became the contractor.  We established 90kV as the optimal voltage when the expectation (and the rival design from Pirelli) was 132kV.  I hope it's still the longest ac subsea interconnector in the world, because that's what it says on my CV ?




    As far as I am aware, it is still the longest ac subsea interconnector in the world. Were you BICC or National Grid? 


    Regards,


    Alan. 

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