Integration issues for fault current limiters and other new technologies- a utility perspective

This paper presents some issues and perspectives on the needs for fault current limiting functionality, particularly for dense urban load centers. It provides some perspective on the present conditions relative to fault currents in New York City and potential sources for increased fault currents throughout the power grid. It provides the author´s perspective on some requirements that an effective fault current limiter must meet, identifies some unique requirements for special applications and provides a broad overview of current industry activities pursued to encourage the development of multiple alternatives to mitigate fault currents, and to encourage wide stakeholder participation in this effort