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GB/Z 163.1-2025High-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems - Guidance to the specification and design evaluation of AC filters - Part 1: Overview (English PDF)

高压直流系统 交流滤波器规范和设计评估导则 第1部分:概论

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SAMR; SAC

Level / Type

National · Recommended

Issue date

December 3, 2025

Implementation date

December 3, 2025

Scope

GB/Z 163.1-2025 is the English-translated version of 高压直流系统 交流滤波器规范和设计评估导则 第1部分:概论.

GB/Z 163.1-2025 is the overview part of a Chinese guidance series, modified from IEC TR 62001-1:2021, on specifying and evaluating the design of AC filters for HVDC systems with line-commutated converters. It deals with the division of responsibilities between user and contractor, permissible distortion limits, including telephone interference, converter harmonic generation, filter configurations such as tuned and damped filters, and performance calculation with detuning, tolerances and network impedance. Filter switching, reactive power control, user-specified parameters and possible future developments are also discussed. It addresses harmonic distortion and audible-frequency interference, but not power line carrier or radio interference, and filters for voltage source converter schemes are covered only by way of reference. Utilities and consultants use it to prepare HVDC specifications and assess bidders' designs. It was issued on 3 December 2025.

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National Standard of the People's Republic of China

ICS
29.200
Classification
K 46

Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC

Contents

  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • 1 Scope
  • 2 Normative References
  • 3 Terms and Definitions
  • 4 Overview of AC Filter Specifications for High Voltage Direct Current Systems
  • 4.1 General Rules
  • 4.2 Division of Responsibilities
  • 4.3 Scope of Research
  • 4.4 Scope of Supply
  • 4.5 Technical data provided by the contractor
  • 4.6 Optional Options for Bidders
  • 5.Permissible distortion rate limits
  • 5.1 Overview
  • 5.2 Voltage Distortion
  • 5.3 Distortion rate limit for high-voltage and ultra-high-voltage power grid equipment
  • 5.4 Telephone interference
  • 5.5 Special Criterion
  • 6 Generation of Harmonics
  • 6.1 Overview
  • 6.2 Generation of converter harmonics
  • 6.3 Calculation Method
  • 6.4 Various factors affecting harmonic sensitivity
  • 6.5 Externally generated harmonics
  • 7 Filter Configuration
  • 7.1 Overview
  • 7.2 Advantages and disadvantages of typical filters
  • 7.3 Filter Type
  • 7.4 Tuned Filter
  • 7.5 Damped Filter
  • 7.6 Filter Selection
  • 8 Filter Performance Calculation
  • 8.1 Calculation Procedure
  • 8.2 Mistuning and Tolerance
  • 8.3 Grid impedance used for performance calculations
  • 8.4 Shutdown of Filter Banks/Packets
  • 8.5 Considerations of Probability
  • 8.6 Compliance Flexibility
  • 8.7 Harmonic filter device setting value
  • 9 Filter switching and reactive power control
  • 9.1 Overview
  • 9.2 Reactive power exchange with AC power grid
  • 9.3 Reactive power capacity of the high-voltage DC converter
  • 9.4 Definition and capacity of groups/groups
  • 9.5 Lag at the tangent point
  • 9.6 Converter QV Control near the Switching Point
  • 9.7 Increasing the converter control angle during operation
  • 9.8 Filter switching sequence and harmonic performance
  • 9.9 Division of Responsibilities
  • 10 User-specified parameters and requirements
  • 10.1 Overview
  • 10.2 AC System Parameters
  • 10.3 Harmonic distortion requirements
  • 10.4 Environmental Conditions
  • 10.5 Electrical Environment
  • 10.6 Filter Layout and Component Requirements
  • 10.7 Filter protection
  • 10.8 Loss Assessment
  • 10.9 On-site measurement and verification
  • 10.10 Generally requires
  • 11 Future Development
  • 11.1 Overview
  • 11.2 Non-standard filter techniques
  • 11.3 Other Power Grid Phase-Commutator Technologies
  • 11.4 Changes in the External Environment
  • Appendix A (Informative) Specifications for Telephone Interference Parameters
  • A.1 Overview
  • A.2 Criterion 66 in accordance with European practice
  • A.3 Indicator 67 according to North American practice
  • A.4 Discussion
  • Appendix B (Informative) Formulas for Calculating Characteristic Harmonics of Converter Bridges
  • Appendix C (Informative) Equivalent Frequency Deviation
  • Appendix D (Informative) Reactive Power Control
  • D.1 No-function capacity of high-voltage DC converter
  • D.2 Converter QV control near the switching point
  • D.3 Voltage step change during filter switching
  • References

Foreword

This document is a report-type guidance technical document.

This document complies with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Standardization Work Guidelines Part 1: Structure and Drafting Rules of Standardization Documents". Drafting.

This document is Part 1 of GB /Z 163 "Specifications and Design Evaluation Guidelines for AC Filters in High Voltage Direct Current Systems". GB /Z 163 has been... The following sections have been published.

---Part 1: Introduction;

---Part 4: Equipment.

This document is modified to adopt IEC TR62001-1:2021 "Specification and Design Evaluation Guidelines for AC Filters in High Voltage DC Systems" Section 1 Part. Overview, the document type has been changed from an IEC technical report to a national standardization guidance technical document of my country.

The technical differences between this document and IEC TR62001-1:2021, and the reasons therefor, are as follows.

---The scope description has been revised (see Chapter 1 to comply with GB/T 1.1-2020);

---The symbol for the quality factor of reactors has been changed to QL, and the symbol for the quality factor of filters is now QF, to avoid symbol redundancy. See 7.3, 7.4.1, 7.4.2, 7.5.1.1, 8.2.1, 8.2.3, 8.2.4, and 11.2.2;

---The illustrative diagram references for second-order and third-order filters (see 7.3) have been changed due to a reference error;

---The IGB T converter has been changed to a voltage source converter, which is more in line with domestic usage (see 11.2.4). The following editorial changes have been made to this document.

---Appendix A has been deleted because the alternative procurement procedure has never been used domestically (see Appendix A of IEC TR62001-1:2021);

---The formula (B.10) has been corrected (see B.3).

Introduction

High-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission, as an important means to solve the problems of large-capacity, long-distance power transmission and asynchronous grid interconnection, plays a crucial role in my country's energy optimization and regional interconnection. It plays an important role in the network.

AC filters are an important component of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems. With the development of HVDC transmission technology, the demand for AC filters has increased.

The basic requirements, performance, and components of AC filters have all been raised to higher standards. This is particularly relevant in DC transmission systems that traditionally use grid-commutated converters.

Based on the engineering foundation, requirements for harmonics in flexible DC transmission projects were further proposed. GB /Z 163, "AC Filtering for High Voltage Direct Current Systems," was compiled.

The "Specifications and Design Evaluation Guidelines for High Voltage Direct Current Transmission Equipment" aims to provide guidance for the construction of high voltage direct current transmission projects in my country and is planned to consist of five parts.

---Part 1: Introduction. The purpose is to provide specifications for AC filters in high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems employing grid-commutated converters.

Specifications, permissible distortion limits, harmonic generation, filter configuration, filter performance calculation, filter switching, reactive power control, and owner-specified parameters. Number and requirements.

---Part 2: Performance. The aim is to provide standards, field measurements, and verifications based on current interference.

---Part 3: Modeling. The aim is to provide modeling for converter harmonic interactions, background harmonics, AC grid impedance, and AC filtering. Device performance simulation.

---Part 4: Equipment. The purpose is to provide steady-state and transient settings, power loss, audible noise, and other parameters for AC filters and their components.

Design issues and special applications, filter protection, seismic requirements, equipment design and test parameters.

---Part 5: AC-side harmonics and corresponding harmonic limits in flexible DC transmission. The aim is to address the phase harmonics in flexible DC transmission projects. Specific issues related to the design of closed filters.

1 Scope

This document specifies the AC filter specifications and AC side harmonic performance measurement for high-voltage direct current (LCCHVDC) systems using grid-commutated converters.

Calculations, such as terms and definitions, an overview of AC filter specifications for high-voltage DC systems, limits on permissible distortion rates, harmonic generation, and filter configuration.

It provides guidance on filter performance calculations, filter switching and reactive power control, and user-specified parameters and requirements. It is primarily intended for public utilities.

The company and consulting firms use it to publish new high-voltage direct current engineering specifications and evaluate the designs of potential suppliers.

This document applies to the suppression of harmonic distortion and audible sensitive frequency interference in high-voltage direct current systems employing grid-commutated converters (LCCs).

AC-side filters are not suitable for power line carrier (PLC) and radio interference spectrum. Voltage source converter (VSC) based filters... The AC filter for high-voltage DC systems should be used as a reference.

The majority of this document focuses on "conventional" AC filter technology and LCCHVDC, CIGRE Technical Manual 754 and IEC TR62001-5 discusses voltage source converters (VSCs).

2 Normative references

This document has no normative references.

3 Terms and Definitions

The following terms and definitions apply to this document.

3.1 Specification

A document that specifies the overall system requirements for AC filters and the AC system environment in which they operate.

Note 1. This type of document is typically issued by utility companies to potential high-voltage DC manufacturers. It also ensures consistency of proposals and provides guidelines for evaluation. Guidelines.

Note 2. This term does not refer to the equipment specifications prepared by the high voltage DC manufacturer according to the filter design process.

Note 3. The specification defines the technical basis of the contract between the user (3.2) and the contractor (3.3).

3.2 User

Organizations that purchase high-voltage direct current converter stations, including AC filters.

Note: This terminology is used to cover similar terms that may be used in the specification, such as owner, customer, buyer, utility company, user, and employer, and also includes... This includes consulting firms that represent users.

3.3 Contractor

The organization fully responsible for delivering high-voltage DC converter stations, including AC filters.

Note 1. This term is used to cover similar terms that may be used in the specification, such as manufacturer or supplier.

Note 2. If the context explicitly refers to the pre-contract phase of the project, use the term "bidder" instead of "contractor" to indicate the future contractor or bidder.

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