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A Novel Non-Superconducting Fault Current Limiter for Enhancing the Reliability and Stability of Electrical Distribution Grids

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Last updated: 05 Jan 2025

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Electrical Technology (Power, Electronic, Control, and Communications)

Abstract

The expanding distributed power grids have elevated performance expectations for transmission equipment in power systems, emphasizing the crucial need to enhance stability and reliability in the electric power industry's development. This study presents the development and validation of a novel non-superconducting fault current limiter (NSFCL) for enhancing the reliability and stability of electrical distribution grids. The using of the high power and self-turn off solid-state switches is one of the main reasons for effectively reducing fault currents during transient events, and also improves the characteristics of NSFCL, including high voltage and current ratings, low losses and good performance. The device's performance was rigorously tested through simulation and experimental trials, demonstrating its effectiveness in limiting interrupting fault currents while maintaining grid integrity. This novel solution holds significant promise for enhancing the reliability and resilience of electrical distribution networks by efficiently mitigating fault currents, thereby contributing to improved grid stability and reduced downtime.

DOI

10.21608/itj.2024.266234.1010

Keywords

Hybrid DC circuit breaker, Fault Current Limiter, short-circuit fault, solid state switches, Distribution networks

Authors

First Name

Saad A. Mohamed

Last Name

Abdelwahab

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Affiliation

Electrical Department, Faculty of Technology and Education, Suez University

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saad.abdelwahab@suezuniv.edu.eg

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0000-0003-3113-2084

First Name

A.M.

Last Name

Hamada

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Affiliation

Electrical Department, Faculty of Technological, Higher of Ministry, Alex., Egypt;

Email

abdallahmhe@yahoo.com

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First Name

Hossam

Last Name

Attia

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Affiliation

Electrical Department, Faculty of Technology and Education, Suez University,43221, Suez, Egypt

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hossam.attia@ind.suezuni.edu.eg

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-

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First Name

Ibrahim

Last Name

shoaaib

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-

Affiliation

Electrical Department, Faculty of Technology and Education, Suez University,43221, Suez, Egypt;

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ibrahimshoaaib@yahoo.com

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First Name

Saady

Last Name

Hasan

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Affiliation

Electrical Engineering Dept., Faculty of Engineering, Helwan University, Helwan, Egypt;

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ahsaady500@gmail.com

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2

Article Issue

1

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49336

Issue Date

2024-07-01

Receive Date

2024-01-31

Publish Date

2024-03-01

Page Start

10

Page End

30

Online ISSN

2974-4482

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https://itj.journals.ekb.eg/article_342490.html

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2,793

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Industrial Technology Journal

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https://itj.journals.ekb.eg/

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A Novel Non-Superconducting Fault Current Limiter for Enhancing the Reliability and Stability of Electrical Distribution Grids

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20 Dec 2024