摘要 |
A modular and scalable Matrix-type Fault Current Limiter (24) (MFCL) that functions as a "variable inpedance" device in an electric power network (28), using components made of superconducting and non-superconducting electrically conductive materials. An inductor (12) is connected in series with the trigger superconductor in the trigger matrix and physically surrounds the superconductor (14). The current surge during a fault will generate a trigger magnetic field in the series inductor (12) to cause fast and uniform quenching of the trigger superconductor (14) to significantly reduce burnout risk due to superconductor material non-uniformity. |