Simulation of HTS saturable core-type FCLs for MV distribution systems

Authors

S B. Abbott, University of Wollongong
Duane Robinson, University of WollongongFollow
S Perera, University of WollongongFollow
F A. Darmann, Australian Superconductors, Port Kembla
C J. Hawley, University of WollongongFollow
T P. Beales, Australian Superconductors, Port KemblaFollow

RIS ID

17812

Publication Details

This article was originally published as: Abbott, SB, Robinson, DA, Perera, S, et al, Simulation of HTS saturable core-type FCLs for MV distribution systems, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, April 2006, 21(2), 1013-1018. Copyright 2006 IEEE.

Abstract

The design principles and performance characteristics of a prototype high-temperature superconductor saturable magnetic core-type fault current limiter are described. These are based on a distribution network service provider feasibility specification that included the footprint and regulatory requirements for limiting fault currents. Time-domain simulations using PSCAD/EMTDC are given to illustrate specific applications and the transient behavior of the different distribution system configurations are investigated.