Reliable access to cost-effective electricity is the backbone of the US economy, and energy
storage is an integral element of the power system with high penetration of Distributed …

This paper provides a discussion on future direct current (DC) network development in terms
of system protection under DC-side fault scenarios. The argument between appropriate DC …

The DC–DC converters operate extensively in a variety of industrial applications such as
electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, aerospace applications, consumer electronics …

With a high penetration of Plug-In Electric Vehicles (PEVs) in the electric grid, utilities will
have to face the challenges related to them. Considerable research is being done to study …

This chapter provides a brief overview of breakerless MVdc fault protection based on
different power electronic converter topologies and fault controls. An MVdc breakerless …

DC circuit breakers (DCCBs) play a significant role in obtaining the reliability and stability of
DC power systems. Selective and fast isolating of faults minimizes the power supply outages …

In many industrial applications, power interruption is not tolerated, and a highly reliable
power electronics system is required. In fact, a failure on the power converter penalizes not …

The development of power electronics is driving high voltage (HV) and medium voltage (MV)
applications based on dc technologies for power transmission and distribution, renewable …

Voltage-Sourced Converter (VSC) HVDC is attracting significant attention as the UK tries to
meet its renewable energy targets. However, compared with the traditional Current-Sourced …

High-voltage direct current (HVDC) grids can be protected by HVDC circuit breakers (DCCB)
to selectively clear DC side faults and assure continuous operation of the healthy parts in the …