Utility perspective on fault current limiters and expected synergies from integrating fault current limiters with superconducting cables

Author

Duggan, P.M.

Author_Institution

Consolidated Edison Co. of New York Inc., New York, NY

fYear

2008

fDate

20-24 July 2008

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

2

Abstract

In recent years, the interest in fault current limiting (FCL) technologies for power systems has significantly increased. The R&D in this area is developing and demonstrating successful prototypes of both superconducting (SC) and non-SC FCL devices. This paper discusses some potential applications and benefits expected from FCLs, including the potential cross- synergies between FCLs and superconducting cables. Key requirements for FCLs are discussed.

Keywords

fault current limiters; power system faults; power system protection; short-circuit currents; superconducting cables; fault current limiters; potential cross-synergy; power systems; short-circuit current; superconducting cables; Circuit faults; Cities and towns; Fault current limiters; Fault currents; Impedance; Power system faults; Silicon; Superconducting cables; Superconductivity; Transformers; Fault current limiter; short-circuit current; superconductivity;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Power and Energy Society General Meeting - Conversion and Delivery of Electrical Energy in the 21st Century, 2008 IEEE

Conference_Location

Pittsburgh, PA

ISSN

1932-5517

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-1905-0

Electronic_ISBN

1932-5517

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PES.2008.4596510

Filename

4596510