A Novel Solid-State Circuit Breaker With Self-Adapt Fault Current Limiting Capability for LVDC Distribution Network

Abstract

DC fault current limitation is important for the low-voltage dc distribution network, because the existing dc selective protection cannot act fast enough. However, the typical dc fault current limiting method—installing dc reactors directly in the dc system—will lead to negative influence on the system normal operation and dc circuit breaker (DCCB) fast isolation. This paper proposed a novel solid-state circuit breaker (SSCB) with self-adapt fault current limiting capability, namely, no negative influence on the dc distribution network normal operation, swift fault current limiting response to the dc fault, and efficient cooperation between the fault current limitation and isolation. The hybrid configuration strategy of the proposed SSCB and mechanical DCCB for multiterminal dc distribution network is proposed to reduce the conducting power loss and investment from the scale of the whole system. Finally, the experiment tests and simulation cases are carried out to verify the working principle and superiorities of the proposed SSCB.