T-Type Modular Dc Circuit Breaker (T-Breaker) for Future Dc Networks

This paper introduces the principle, operation and topology family of the novel T-type Modular Dc Circuit Breaker (T-Breaker) system for future dc networks. The T-Breaker system has a modular structure, locally integrated energy storage, high tolerance to control signal mismatch during the fast netw...

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Published in2021 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC) pp. 1146 - 1152
Main Authors Zhang, Yue, Alsaif, Faisal, Li, Xiao, Na, Risha, Wang, Jin
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 14.06.2021
Subjects
Circuit breakers
constant power load
dc circuit breakers
dc microgrid
Network topology
Photonic band gap
Power electronics
Power quality
Power system stability
Silicon carbide
silicon carbide (SiC)
Solid state circuit breakers
wide bandgap devices
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Summary:This paper introduces the principle, operation and topology family of the novel T-type Modular Dc Circuit Breaker (T-Breaker) system for future dc networks. The T-Breaker system has a modular structure, locally integrated energy storage, high tolerance to control signal mismatch during the fast network transients, and capability to assist power flow control, power quality improvement and stability enhancement. This is a paradigm shift from traditional solid-state circuit breakers (SSCBs) as the proposed T-Type Breaker not only protects against faults, but also can eventually function as an energy router with unparalleled ancillary functions for dc grids.
ISSN:2470-6647
DOI:10.1109/APEC42165.2021.9487198