Protection Issue Discussion of DC Network Development: Circuit Breaker or Fault-Tolerant Converter

Yang, J. (2012) Protection Issue Discussion of DC Network Development: Circuit Breaker or Fault-Tolerant Converter. In: 11th IET International Conference on Developments in Power Systems Protection (DPSP 2012), Birmingham, UK, 23-26 Apr 2012, ISBN 9781849196208 (doi: 10.1049/cp.2012.0085)

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Abstract

This paper provides a discussion on future direct current (DC) network development in terms of system protection under DC-side fault scenarios. The argument between appropriate DC circuit breaker and new DC fault-tolerant converters is discussed after a review on DC technology development and bottleneck issues that require proper solutions. The overcurrent/cost curve of power-electronic DC circuit breakers (CB) superimposed to voltage-source converter (VSC) systems is derived and compared with other possible fault-tolerant power conversion options. This in-advance planning of protection capability is essential for the future development of DC networks.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Yang, Dr Jin
Authors: Yang, J.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
Journal Name:11th IET international conference on Developments in Power Systems Protection, DPSP 2012
ISBN:9781849196208
Published Online:05 July 2012

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