Comparatively to an ac grid, it is easy to integrate distributed energy sources when
implementing a dc microgrid. In addition, the efficiency and the reliability of the dc microgrid …

Solid-state circuit breakers (SSCBs) present a promising solution for fault protection in direct
current (dc) grids, offering ultra-fast response times and exceptional electrical lifespans. This …

Protection against circuit faults represents a major technical challenge in the emerging dc
transmission and distribution power networks. A popular prior-art dc hybrid circuit breaker …

While traditional AC mechanical circuit breakers can protect AC circuits, many other DC
power distribution technologies, such as DC microgrids (MGs), yield superior disruption …

We propose a new multi-line hybrid dc circuit breaker (DCCB) for high-voltage dc (HVDC)
grids. The proposed hybrid DCCB includes mechanical switches, a semiconductor breaker …

The DC circuit breaker (DCCB) is the key equipment to realize the fast interruption of fault
currents for VSC-based DC grids. At present, the hybrid DCCB characterized by low loss …

Three categories of DC breakers; namely, static, mechanical, and hybrid dc breakers are
currently available. DC circuit breakers have been considered for DC system protection with …

This article deals with a new design for HVDC Circuit Breakers (HVDC CB) based on high
current injection. HVDC CBs have to withstand and break DC currents under additional …

This paper proposes a Hybrid Multi-Port DC Circuit Breaker (HMPDCCB) design that
addresses the limitations of existing hybrid DC circuit breakers (HDCCBs), such as high …

This paper presents a survey of topology configurations of current-limiting circuit breakers.
Twelve different current-limiting topologies within four categories are detailed discussed and …