The voltage source converter (VSC) based HVDC (high voltage direct current system) offers
the possibility to integrate other renewable energy sources (RES) into the electrical grid, and …

High voltage direct current (HVDC) systems are efficient solutions for the integration of large-
scale renewable energy sources with the main power grids. The rapid development of the …

High voltage direct current (HVDC) technology has begun to gather a high degree of interest
in the last few decades, showing a fast evolution of achievable voltage levels, transfer …

This article deals with metal-oxide varistor (MOV) and resistor–capacitor–diode (RCD)
snubber-based solid-state circuit breakers (SSCBs). There are two main contributions. First …

The dc circuit breaker plays an important protection role in the dc distribution systems.
Hybrid dc circuit breaker (HCB) offers low conduction losses and reasonably fast response …

Voltage source converter–based multiterminal dc (MTdc) grids, including high-and medium-
voltage levels, have attracted attention in recent years and developed fast. To protect the …

Multi-terminal HVDC grids facilitate the integration of various renewable resources from
distant locations; in addition, they enhance the reliability and stability of the grid. Protection …

The emergence of power electronics has lead to a paradigm shift toward dc grids, which are
widely recognized to provide better performance and efficiency. However, fault isolation is …

The extensive application of power transfer through high-voltage direct current (HVDC)
transmission links in smart grid scenarios is due to many factors such as high-power transfer …

Fault detection is one of the most important research topics till today in the field of VSC-
HVDC grids protection. In this subject, fast and reliable identification of faults is the most …