Abstract:Commutation failure is one of the most common types of failures in line commutated converter based ultra-high voltage direct current (LCC-UHVDC) system. In recent years, the inverter side of the newly installed hybrid-cascaded UHVDC system still contains LCC, so the commutation failure is unavoidable. Based on the analysis of trigger regulation process of LCC, it is clear that the input time of commutation failure control is the key factor affecting the effect of commutation failure suppression. Further, according to the structure characteristics of receiving end of Baihetan-Jiangsu hybrid-cascaded UHVDC and the access mode of AC system, a new idea of commutating failure suppression under hybrid-cascaded topology is analyzed. [JP+2]It is proposed to fully utilize the increased voltage observation points of inverter, and enhance the sensitivity of bus voltage response connected to modular multilevel converter (MMC), which can accelerate the startup speed of commutation failure control and the suppression performance of commutation failure. The correctness of analysis is verified by PSCAD/EMTDC simulation platform.