Comparison of the Performances of Three Different Types of Fault Current Limiter in the Distribution Network

In this paper the comparison of three different types of SFCL, the resistive, the inductive and the rectifier type, with reference to a significant position in the distribution network, is carried out. The design of the SFCL devices is developed and size, losses and refrigeration power are evaluated. An equivalent circuit model of each device is then derived and implemented, along with the scheme of the considered distribution network, in the EMTP program. The limiting effect, joule integral, recovery time and influence of SFCL devices on the healthy part of the system are studied and compared.