A method for predicting IGBT junction temperature under transient condition [PDF]
, 2008 In this paper, a method to predict junction temperature of the solid-state switch under transient condition is presented. The method is based on the thermal model of the switch and instantaneous measurement of the energy loss in the device.
Putrus, G. A. +6 more
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Paralleled SiC MOSFETs Circuit Breaker With a SiC MPS Diode for Avalanche Voltage Clamping
IEEE Open Journal of Power ElectronicsThis paper proposes a solid-state circuit breaker comprising silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs and a SiC diode, based on the principle of avalanche voltage clamping.
Taro Takamori +3 more
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Definition of the solid state circuit breaker limits working with active clamp driver
, 2020 The Solid State Circuit Breaker (SSCB) is conveniently used to substitute classical circuit breaker for the applications where the circuit breaker works with high mechanical stress (i.e.
Rubino L., Rubino L, Rubino G., Rubino G
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Analysis of the influence of RC buffer on DC solid-state circuit breaker
Energy Reports, 2020 The DC solid state circuit breaker (SSCB) is the key equipment to construct the DC distribution network. In this paper, an improved topological scheme of RC buffer and metal oxide arrester (MOA) in parallel is proposed, which can not only improve the ...
Can Ding +4 more
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ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DESIGN AND TEST FOR MEGAWATT MEDIUM VOLTAGE SOLID STATE CIRCUIT BREAKER [PDF]
, 2021 Naval Postgraduate School and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division, University of Connecticut, and Clemson University propose to advance the response speed, power density, efficiency, and altitude capability of circuit breaker ...
Everhart, Zachary J.
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Pakistan Journal of Engineering & Technology, 2022 Although traditional electromechanical circuit breakers have a proven track record as efficient and reliable circuit safety devices. Emerging power distribution technologies and architectures such as DC microgrids require advanced breaking performance ...
Muhammad Zulqair Nain, Tahir Mahmood
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Resonant Network-Based MVDC Circuit Breaker Topologies With Fast Current Breaking Capability
IEEE Access, 2023 This paper presents two improved circuit breaker (CB) topologies based on resonant networks for medium voltage DC (MVDC) applications, such as shipboard power distribution and subsea oil and gas production.
Hussain Sayed, Harish S. Krishnamoorthy
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Research on fast solid state DC breaker based on a natural current zero-crossing point
Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy, 2014 The DC fault characteristics of voltage source converter based high voltage direct current (VSC-HVDC) systems are analyzed in this paper. The phenomenon whereby the capacitor on DC side discharges quickly during a DC fault contributes to a large short ...
Wang Xiang +4 more
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Design and Analysis of a 375V/5kA Solid State DC Circuit Breaker Based on IGCT
, 2018 The DC circuit breaker is the core equipment that realizes the fault breaking in the DC distribution network, which is of great significance for the safe and stable operation of the DC power grid. This paper designs and develops a 375V/5kA solid-state DC
Huang, Songbo +8 more
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Electro-thermal Design of a Solid-State MVDC Circuit Breaker [PDF]
, 2019 This paper investigates the impact of several design parameters on the electro-thermal performance of a solid-state circuit breaker (CB) for medium voltage DC (MVDC) grids.
Giannakis, Andreas +1 more
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