ABB announced it received an order for two blocks of frequency converter systems for the Higashi Shimizu project in Japan from Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc., which has been placed through the established Hitachi-ABB joint venture, Hitachi ABB HVDC Technologies, Ltd.

In this project, the system to be delivered uses voltage source converter (VSC) high-voltage direct current transmission (HVDC) power transmission technology, enabling interconnection between systems, with different frequencies implemented by converting alternate current into direct current.

Hitachi will construct the system using an AC/DC converter, including the combination of a Hitachi converter transformer and an ABB control and protection system, based on the strategic partnership with ABB.

The Higashi-Shimizu project will reinforce the connection between the 50 Hz network in Eastern Japan and the 60 Hz network in Western Japan. The connection is expected to significantly strengthen and help develop electricity transfer and increase power reliability.

Source: ABB