High voltage direct current (HVDC) systems are now well integrated into AC systems in
many jurisdictions. The integration of renewable energy sources (RESs) is a major focus …

A modified Z-source breaker topology is introduced to minimize the reflected fault current
drawn from a source while retaining a common return ground path. Conventional Z-source …

In order to eliminate power conversion steps, future microgrids with renewable energy
sources are being visualized as dc power systems. System components such as sources …

This paper discusses the analysis and experimental validation of bidirectional Z-source
breaker and bidirectional Z-source breaker using coupled inductor for low-voltage dc …

Expansion in using renewable energy sources has demonstrated a promising and growing
penetration of distributed generations into utility networks, causing safety, reliability, and …

The Navy is considering alternative power system architectures to traditional 60 Hz Medium
Voltage Alternating Current (MVAC) power systems for shipboard operation. One alternative …

Direct current (dc) microgrids are increasingly gaining attention in industrial applications due
to their simpler and more efficient integration with renewable energy resources and energy …

This paper considers design details of the z-source breaker. Specifically, the effect of
coupled inductors on the z-source breaker is studied. It is shown that the inductor weight can …

DC microgrids have attracted more and more attention with its universality, high efficiency,
and potential application market. However, dc fault protection is still a challenge to the …

This research proposes a solid-state dc circuit breaker for low voltage dc system based on
reverse-blocking integrated gate-commutated thyristor (IGCT). The circuit breaker topology …