Arc fault detection in DC microgrids

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1 June 2015

conference paper
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

p. 181-186
DOI:10.1109/icdcm.2015.7152035

Abstract

Compared to conventional AC grids, DC microgrids demand different switchgear and safety concepts. Electric arcs across mechanical contacts of circuit breakers during switching operations and also arc faults within the installation are more stable in the case of continuous current. Model based methods are important tools not only for selecting the appropriate method of converter control, but also for analyzing the boundary conditions for faults and to develop reliable arc fault detection devices.

Keywords

FAULT DETECTION
ANALYTICAL MODELS
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
NOISE
ELECTRICAL FAULT DETECTION
SAFETY

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