A survey on fault current limiters: Development and technical aspects. (June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Safaei, Arman; Zolfaghari, Mahdi; Gilvanejad, Mojtaba; B. Gharehpetian, Gevork
• Is Part Of: International journal of electrical power & energy systems. Volume 118(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-06
• Subjects: Power system protection -- Short circuit -- Fault current limiter -- Technical aspects -- Statistical analysis; Electrical engineering -- Periodicals; Electric power systems -- Periodicals; Électrotechnique -- Périodiques; Réseaux électriques (Énergie) -- Périodiques; Electric power systems; Electrical engineering; Periodicals; 621.3
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2019.105729
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0142-0615

Abstract

Highlights: A brainstorming-based classification of fault current limiters (FCLs) is presented. A comprehensive literature review for each FCL is given. Technical characteristics and development barriers of FCLs are described. Technical comparison of all FCLs is presented for the first time. The FCLs futurology analysis has been given based on the paper and patent analysis. Abstract: This paper presents an overview on fault current limiters (FCLs) technologies in power systems. First, the FCLs have been classified into four groups: superconducting FCLs (SFCLs), solid-state FCLs (SSFCLs), hybrid FCLs (HFCLs), and other technologies. Then, for each group, the literature is reviewed, and the technical characteristics of each cluster are specified. Also, the technical development barriers of the FCLs are described. Based on these characteristics and specifications, the FCLs have been compared. At last, the FCLs future trend is discussed based on the papers analysis, investigated in IEEE and SCOPUS databases, and patent analysis, investigated in the US Patent Office, European Patent Office, and considering patents in queues. The pioneer countries, universities, and researchers in this field are also distinguished.