Experimental analysis of assessing of the tripping effectiveness of miniature circuit breakers in an electrical installation fed from a synchronous generator set
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DOI: 10.1016/j.epsr.2016.09.028
Abstract: Abstract Due to the supply reliability concerns or to supply remote loads in some distribution networks, the synchronous generators are used as auxiliary power sources. In Poland the generators are usually connected to the network… read more here.
Keywords: protection; short circuit; circuit breakers; generator ... See more keywords
Study on the influence of moving contact speed on the breaking characteristics of DC miniature circuit breakers
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0276460
Abstract: The moving contact speed of DC miniature circuit breakers (MCBs) directly affects the arcing characteristics in the arc chamber, thus affecting their breaking capacity. Based on this, this paper studies the arcing characteristics in the… read more here.
Keywords: miniature circuit; contact speed; moving contact; circuit breakers ... See more keywords
Parametric characterization of arcs in semi-sealed splitter plate DC circuit breakers
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6463/ad39f8
Abstract: Precisely assessing plasma parameters holds paramount importance in investigating the arc extinguishing mechanism of semi-sealed splitter plate DC circuit breakers, refining the configuration of splitter plates, and optimizing the overall structural design of circuit breakers.… read more here.
Keywords: circuit; splitter plate; circuit breakers; density ... See more keywords
Acoustic AMFbank and DPC-MEnet: an enhanced diagnostic approach for power circuit breakers
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6501/ae1cde
Abstract: Effective diagnostics of power circuit breakers (CBs) are critical for ensuring the reliability of power systems. However, diagnosing CBs is challenging due to the complexity of breaker structures. This paper introduces a novel diagnostic methodology… read more here.
Keywords: dpc menet; methodology; power circuit; circuit breakers ... See more keywords
HVDC Circuit Breakers–A Review
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2020.3039921
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… read more here.
Keywords: breakers review; hvdc circuit; circuit breakers;
Research on Breaking Function for Two Bidirectional Γ-Source DC Solid-State Circuit Breakers
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DOI: 10.1109/jestpe.2024.3399478
Abstract: This article proposed two bidirectional $\Gamma $ -source dc circuit breakers (Bi- $\Gamma $ DCCB1 and Bi- $\Gamma $ DCCB2) only using diodes and mechanical switches to construct bidirectional topology without introducing passive components, leading… read more here.
Keywords: circuit; tex math; circuit breakers; inline formula ... See more keywords
6-in Dual-Gate Ring Commutated Thyristor for DC Circuit Breakers
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DOI: 10.1109/ted.2019.2894394
Abstract: DC circuit breakers (DCBs) are crucial components in dc power systems. The ultralow operating frequency of the DCBs enables the use of gate-commutated thyristors (GCTs) in the DCBs. This paper proposed a 6-in dual-gate ring… read more here.
Keywords: gate ring; ring commutated; circuit breakers; commutated thyristor ... See more keywords
Short-Circuit Fault Discrimination Using SiC JFET-Based Self-Powered Solid-State Circuit Breakers in a Residential DC Community Microgrid
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DOI: 10.1109/tia.2020.2995114
Abstract: This article identifies and validates the use of ultrafast silicon carbide (SiC) junction field effect transistor (JFET)-based self-powered solid-state circuit breakers (SSCBs) as the enabling protective device for a 340 Vdc residential dc community microgrid. These… read more here.
Keywords: sscbs; circuit breakers; short circuit; circuit ... See more keywords
Overvoltage Suppression and Energy Balancing for Sequential Tripping of Hybrid DC Circuit Breakers
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DOI: 10.1109/tie.2022.3203765
Abstract: During sequential tripping of dc hybrid circuit breakers (HCBs), the energy-absorbing metal-oxide varistors (MOVs) are inserted one after the other rather than simultaneously. This tripping scheme has been demonstrated to be effective in reducing the… read more here.
Keywords: hybrid circuit; circuit breakers; energy; sequential tripping ... See more keywords
A Comprehensive Review of Multiport DC Circuit Breakers for MTdc Grid Protection
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DOI: 10.1109/tpel.2023.3264534
Abstract: Voltage source converter–based multiterminal dc (MTdc) grids, including high- and medium-voltage levels, have attracted attention in recent years and developed fast. To protect the MTdc grids selectively, the dc circuit breaker (DCCB) is identified as… read more here.
Keywords: multiport circuit; comprehensive review; mtdc grids; circuit breakers ... See more keywords
Numerical Simulation of Vacuum Arc Behavior Considering Action of Adjacent Phases in Vacuum Circuit Breakers
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DOI: 10.1109/tps.2017.2681070
Abstract: In the interrupting process of a three-phase vacuum interrupter, there exists a transverse magnetic field (TMF) in the interelectrode region, which is produced by adjacent phases. The deflection of the vacuum arc caused by TMF… read more here.
Keywords: circuit breakers; vacuum arc; vacuum circuit; adjacent phases ... See more keywords