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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2016), 8th IET International Conference on |
Publisher | Institution of Engineering and Technology |
Volume | 2016 |
Edition | CP684 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Event | 8th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives, PEMD 2016 - Glasgow, UK United Kingdom Duration: 19 Apr 2016 → 21 Apr 2016 |
Conference
Conference | 8th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives, PEMD 2016 |
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Country/Territory | UK United Kingdom |
City | Glasgow |
Period | 19/04/16 → 21/04/16 |
Keywords
- DC circuit breaker
- Interface
- Mechanical switch
- Semiconductor
- Superconductor