Technique for limiting transmission of fault current

摘要

Several embodiments of a novel technique for limiting transmission of fault current are disclosed. Current power distribution systems typically have an impedance, or reactor, on the output of the network equipment to limit current in the case of a fault condition. A low resistance switch, which changes its resistance in the presence of high current, is connected in parallel with this reactor. Thus, in normal operation, the current from the power generator bypasses the reactor, thereby minimizing power loss. However, in the presence of a fault, the resistance of the switch increases, forcing the current to pass through the reactor, thereby limiting the fault current.

主权项

1. A method of providing a power distribution network, the network comprising a network equipment and a current limiting reactor, the method comprising:
coupling a current limiting switch to the current limiting reactor in a parallel circuit while the reactor is operational, wherein the power distribution network is without the current limiting switch prior to the coupling and wherein the coupling of the current limiting switch to the current limiting reactor is performed without removing the current limiting reactor from the network, wherein the current limiting switch comprises a fault current limiter.