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Modelling and Fault Current Characterization of Superconducting Cable with High Temperature Superconducting Windings and Copper Stabilizer Layer

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  • Eleni Tsotsopoulou

    (Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XW, UK)

  • Adam Dyśko

    (Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XW, UK)

  • Qiteng Hong

    (Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XW, UK)

  • Abdelrahman Elwakeel

    (Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XW, UK)

  • Mariam Elshiekh

    (Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XW, UK
    Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Tanta University, Tanta 31512, Egypt)

  • Weijia Yuan

    (Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XW, UK)

  • Campbell Booth

    (Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XW, UK)

  • Dimitrios Tzelepis

    (Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XW, UK)

Abstract

With the high penetration of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) in power systems, the short-circuit levels have changed, creating the requirement for altering or upgrading the existing switchgear and protection schemes. In addition, the continuous increase in power (accounting both for generation and demand) has imposed, in some cases, the need for the reinforcement of existing power system assets such as feeders, transformers, and other substation equipment. To overcome these challenges, the development of superconducting devices with fault current limiting capabilities in power system applications has been proposed as a promising solution. This paper presents a power system fault analysis exercise in networks integrating Superconducting Cables (SCs). This studies utilized a validated model of SCs with second generation High Temperature Superconducting tapes (2G HTS tapes) and a parallel-connected copper stabilizer layer. The performance of the SCs during fault conditions has been tested in networks integrating both synchronous and converter-connected generation. During fault conditions, the utilization of the stabilizer layer provides an alternative path for transient fault currents, and therefore reduces heat generation and assists with the protection of the cable. The effect of the quenching phenomenon and the fault current limitation is analyzed from the perspective of both steady state and transient fault analysis. This paper also provides meaningful insights into SCs, with respect to fault current limiting features, and presents the challenges associated with the impact of SCs on power systems protection.

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  • Eleni Tsotsopoulou & Adam Dyśko & Qiteng Hong & Abdelrahman Elwakeel & Mariam Elshiekh & Weijia Yuan & Campbell Booth & Dimitrios Tzelepis, 2020. "Modelling and Fault Current Characterization of Superconducting Cable with High Temperature Superconducting Windings and Copper Stabilizer Layer," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(24), pages 1-24, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:13:y:2020:i:24:p:6646-:d:463159
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    1. Thai-Thanh Nguyen & Woon-Gyu Lee & Seok-Ju Lee & Minwon Park & Hak-Man Kim & DuYean Won & Jaeun Yoo & Hyung Suk Yang, 2019. "A Simplified Model of Coaxial, Multilayer High-Temperature Superconducting Power Cables with Cu Formers for Transient Studies," Energies, MDPI, vol. 12(8), pages 1-14, April.
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    1. Adel A. Abou El-Ela & Ragab A. El-Sehiemy & Abdullah M. Shaheen & Aya R. Ellien, 2022. "Review on Active Distribution Networks with Fault Current Limiters and Renewable Energy Resources," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(20), pages 1-30, October.
    2. Grzegorz Komarzyniec, 2022. "Cooperation of an Electric Arc Device with a Power Supply System Equipped with a Superconducting Element," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(7), pages 1-18, March.
    3. Adam Dyśko & Dimitrios Tzelepis, 2022. "Protection of Future Electricity Systems," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(3), pages 1-2, January.
    4. Francisco Ferreira da Silva & João F. P. Fernandes & Paulo José da Costa Branco, 2022. "Superconducting Electric Power Systems: R&D Advancements," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(19), pages 1-10, October.

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