The TRV improvement of fast circuit breakers using solid-state series superconducting reactor

Heidary, A., Yazdani-Asrami, M. , Hesami, M. and Sood, V. (2023) The TRV improvement of fast circuit breakers using solid-state series superconducting reactor. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 38(2), pp. 1259-1266. (doi: 10.1109/TPWRD.2022.3211778)

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Abstract

Utilizing superconducting technology in fault current limiters for power grid applications is a practical solution to achieve a more modern and efficient power system. This is due to their low-loss profile, high efficiency, and ability to transmit about 5x more power in the same footprint compared to conventional counterparts. In addition, the integration of renewable energy resources into power grids makes the use of fast circuit breakers essential. However, the Transient Recovery Voltage (TRV) of fast mechanical circuit breakers stays a concern. This paper studies the TRV of a fast circuit breaker during a fault condition. Then the effect of a solid-state superconducting series reactor (SSSR) on the TRV of the circuit breaker is investigated and compared using an analytical model, simulation studies, and experimental testing. The results prove that an SSSR significantly diminishes the TRV of the fast breaker and offers an effective superconducting solution for modern power grids.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Yazdani-Asrami, Dr Mohammad
Authors: Heidary, A., Yazdani-Asrami, M., Hesami, M., and Sood, V.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Autonomous Systems and Connectivity
Journal Name:IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
Publisher:IEEE
ISSN:0885-8977
ISSN (Online):1937-4208
Published Online:10 October 2022
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2022 IEEE
First Published:First published in IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 38(2): 1259-1266
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy

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