A survey on fault current limiters: Development and technical aspects

Abstract This paper presents an overview on fault current limiters (FCLs) technologies in power systems. First, the FCLs have been classified into four groups: superconducting FCLs (SFCLs), solid-state FCLs (SSFCLs), hybrid FCLs (HFCLs), and other technologies. Then, for each group, the literature is reviewed, and the technical characteristics of each cluster are specified. Also, the technical development barriers of the FCLs are described. Based on these characteristics and specifications, the FCLs have been compared. At last, the FCLs future trend is discussed based on the papers analysis, investigated in IEEE and SCOPUS databases, and patent analysis, investigated in the US Patent Office, European Patent Office, and considering patents in queues. The pioneer countries, universities, and researchers in this field are also distinguished.

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