A Comprehensive Review for Application of Fault Current Limiters in Power Systems
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https://doi.org/10.58564/IJSER.2.2.2023.70Keywords:
superconducting; fault current limiter; non-superconducting; power system stability; optimal placement; fault ride through capabilityAbstract
The integration regarding various power electronic devices has led to an increase in the complexity of power systems. Limiting the fault currents is crucial for protecting these systems, the augmentation of fault reliability, and the stability. Many Faults Current Limiters (FCLs) were used in power systems because they quickly and effectively fault current limiters. The presented work gives a thorough literature review regarding the use of various FCL types in the power systems. The non-superconducting and superconducting FCL applications have been divided into five categories: (a) application in transmission, distribution and generation networks; (b) applications in the systems of alternating current (AC)/direct current (DC); (c) applications in the integration of renewable sources of energy; (d) applications in the distributed generation (DG); (e) applications for improving stability, reliability, and fault ride through capabilities. With examples of their practical implementation in various nations, impact, modeling, and control approaches of various FCLs in the power systems have been shown. With the alteration of its structures, appropriate control design, and optimal placement recommendations have been given in order to enhance performance regarding FCLs in the power systems. In order to incorporate the continuing research advances in practical systems, industry and researchers working on power system stability concerns can benefit greatly from this study.
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