Circuit breakers in HVDC systems: state-of-the-art review and future trends
Erfan Taherzadeh, Hamid Radmanesh, Shahram Javadi, Gevork B. Gharehpetian
Abstract
Abstract High voltage direct current (HVDC) systems are efficient solutions for the integration of large-scale renewable energy sources with the main power grids. The rapid development of the HVDC grid has resulted in a growing interest in DC circuit breakers (DCCBs). A fast and reliable circuit breaker is a necessary requirement in the development of large scale HVDC grids. This paper provides a comprehensive review and survey of the HVDC CBs and discusses potential research directions. Operational principles and the main features of various DCCBs are described and their merits and shortcomings are also highlighted.
Topics & Concepts
Circuit breakerHigh-voltage direct currentEngineeringRenewable energyElectrical engineeringElectric power systemGridScale (ratio)State (computer science)Systems engineeringPower (physics)Computer scienceVoltageDirect currentQuantum mechanicsMathematicsPhysicsGeometryAlgorithmHVDC Systems and Fault ProtectionHigh-Voltage Power Transmission SystemsHigh voltage insulation and dielectric phenomena