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Protection of Sensitive Loads in Distribution Systems Using a BSFCL-DVR System
Mehdi Firouzi1, Saleh Mobayen2,3, H Shahbabaei Kartijkolaie4
1Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Abhar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Abhar 1584743311, Iran.
Abstract:
In this paper, an incorporated bridge-type superconducting fault current limiter (BSFCL) and Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR) is presented to improve the voltage quality and limiting fault current problems in distribution systems. In order to achieve these capabilities, the BSFCL and DVR are integrated through a common DC link as a BSFCL-DVR system. The FCL and DVR ports of the BSFCL-DVR system are located in the beginning and end of the sensitive loads' feeder integrated to the point of common coupling (PCC) in the distribution system. At first, the principle operation of the BSFCL-DVR is discussed. Then, a control system for the BSFCL-DVR system is designed to enhance the voltage quality and limit the fault current. Eventually, the efficiency of the BSFCL-DVR system is verified through the PSCAD/EMTDC simulation.
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