HVDC Circuit Breakers–A Review
Mike Barnes, Damian Vilchis‐Rodriguez, Xiaoze Pei, R. Shuttleworth, Oliver Cwikowski, A.C. Smith
Abstract
HVDC circuit breakers are of increasing importance, as multi-terminal high voltage DC (HVDC) transmission becomes a commercial reality. Multiple HVDC breaker technologies have been developed, and are starting to appear as proof-of-concept installations on real networks. Information about them is however distributed widely in the literature. This article describes the underlying challenges, the leading candidate solutions, and discusses the requirements and construction of the component sub-assemblies. Its goal is to provide a comprehensive overview of the field.
Topics & Concepts
Circuit breakerComputer scienceTransient recovery voltageSulfur hexafluoride circuit breakerElectrical engineeringEngineeringShort circuitArc-fault circuit interrupterVoltagePower factorConstant power circuitHVDC Systems and Fault ProtectionHigh-Voltage Power Transmission SystemsHigh voltage insulation and dielectric phenomena