Superconducting interface for a DC circuit breaker

X. Pei, A. C. Smith, M. Barnes

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Abstract

High voltage direct current (HVDC) circuit breakers are a key technology to enable fault management for multi terminal DC (MTDC) networks. DC circuit breakers using superconductors for current limiting have been proposed previously and experimentally tested at low voltage levels. Superconductor materials are ideal for DC networks: they do not incur losses operating with pure DC current. This paper will focus on the interface between the superconductor element and the other elements of the breaker, i.e., the mechanical switch and semiconductor elements. A 10 kV DC circuit breaker will be developed based on the optimized interface and control strategy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2016), 8th IET International Conference on
PublisherInstitution of Engineering and Technology
Volume2016
EditionCP684
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Event8th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives, PEMD 2016 - Glasgow, UK United Kingdom
Duration: 19 Apr 201621 Apr 2016

Conference

Conference8th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives, PEMD 2016
Country/TerritoryUK United Kingdom
CityGlasgow
Period19/04/1621/04/16

Keywords

  • DC circuit breaker
  • Interface
  • Mechanical switch
  • Semiconductor
  • Superconductor

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