scholarly journals A silicon carbide fault current limiter for distribution systems

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusi Liu ◽  
Chris Farnell ◽  
Hao Zhang ◽  
Andres Escobar-Mejia ◽  
H. Alan Mantooth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Fault Current ◽  
Fault Current Limiter ◽  
Current Limiter

A Computational Study of the Thermal Performance of a 69 kV Solid State Current Limiter Submerged in FR3 Dielectric Coolant

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald Warzoha ◽  
Patrick Kirby ◽  
Amy Fleischer ◽  
Mahesh Gandhi ◽  
Ashok Sundaram
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Thermal Management ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Computational Study ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Phase System ◽  
Fault Current ◽  
Fault Current Limiter ◽  
Current Limiter

This paper presents the results of thermal modeling of a unique 69 kV 3000A Solid State Fault Current Limiter (SSFCL) developed by Silicon Power of Malvern, PA with support of EPRI. The development of the Solid State Fault Current Limiter is expected to modernize power distribution systems through the use of small-scale solid-state power devices. The use of this new design is expected to increase reliability and functionality while reducing footprint. However, as the footprint is reduced, the heat flux for the system is increased, leading to the significant possibility of device failure due to thermal excursions if the heat load is not properly managed. The high heat loading requires the use of aggressive thermal management in the form of liquid cooling of the electronics. This system features 288 kW of waste heat in the three phase system. The system is submerged in FR3 dielectric coolant and the desired thermal management system is liquid natural convection within the tank and shed to the ambient through an external finned array system. This project explores the feasibility of this system design.

scholarly journals Analysis of Superconducting Fault Current Limiter in DC System with Renewable Energy Sources

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
S. Sanjeeva Rayudu ◽  
C. Ganesh ◽  
B.Vignesh Naik
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Fault Current ◽  
Fault Current Limiter ◽  
Superconducting Fault Current Limiter ◽  
Fault Current Limiters ◽  
Flow Through ◽  
Current Limiter

<p>Superconducting fault-current limiters (SFCLs) have been the subject of research and development for many years and offer an attractive solution to the problem of rising fault levels in electrical distribution systems.  SFCLs can greatly reduce fault currents and the damage at the point of fault, and help improve the stability of a power system. Superconducting fault-current limiters (SFCL) provide a  new efficient approach to the reliable handling of such  faults.(SCFLs) can be used for various nominal voltages and currents, and can  be  adapted  to  particular  limiting  characteristics  in  case  of  short  circuits. In this project, dc resistive type superconducting fault current limiter (SFCL) is presented. This SFCL is designed for the HVDC system.  Uniform current and voltage sharing among the SFCL modules can be observed through contact resistance tests, dc flow-through tests, and ac flow-through tests. Results of tests show that each limiting module has good uniformity in higher current system. The proposed concept can be implemented using renewable energy sources. The results are presented by using Matlab/simulink platform.</p>

Design and Development of 15 MVA Class Fault Current Limiter for Distribution Systems

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 1855-1858 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Martini ◽  
M. Bocchi ◽  
R. Brambilla ◽  
R. Dalessandro ◽  
C. Ravetta
Keyword(s):  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Fault Current ◽  
Fault Current Limiter ◽  
Design And Development ◽  
Current Limiter

Thermal Management of High Density Power Electronics Modules Using Dielectric Mineral Oil With Applications in the Electric Utility Field for Smart Grid Protection

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald Warzoha ◽  
Amy S. Fleischer
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Power Electronics ◽  
Thermal Management ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Electric Utility ◽  
High Density ◽  
Fault Current ◽  
Fault Current Limiter ◽  
Current Limiter

The thermal management of high density power electronics can be extremely challenging due to high power loads paired with small device footprints. When these power electronics are used in systems, which require extremely high reliability, the design of the thermal abatement system takes on increasing importance. In this study, the thermal response of a solid state fault current limiter is analyzed in steady-state and failure mode to develop a thermal solution which is both economical and reliable. The solid state fault current limiter is used in electric distribution systems to prevent a current surge from reaching sensitive equipment downstream of a power plant in the event of a disturbance on the line. A parametric study on several design variables including power loading, device spacing, and system flowrate is completed to give insight into the development of an optimal design. A coldplate design using dielectric mineral oil, which minimizes both system footprint and operating cost, is developed. This analysis and thermal management solution is applicable not only to this situation but also to the other high density power electronics applications.

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