Hybrid switching: a review of current literature

Author

Atmadji, A.M.S. ; Sloot, J.G.J.

Author_Institution

Fac. of Electr. Eng., Eindhoven Univ. of Technol., Netherlands

Volume

2

fYear

1998

fDate

3-5 Mar 1998

Firstpage

683

Abstract

Modern interconnected power systems can lead to much more energy being released when a short-circuit occurs; consequently, there is a greater need for current limiting devices. Such devices must react quickly but, fortunately, the latest semiconductor technology allows that to be done with the aid of hybrid switching. In this article, a review of recent developments in hybrid switching for high current electrical systems is presented. Attention is focused on combinations of mechanical and solid-state switches for both contactors and short-circuit current breakers. Finally, their commercial applications are also given

Keywords

contactors; overcurrent protection; power semiconductor switches; power system interconnection; power system protection; short-circuit currents; switchgear; switching; applications; contactors; current limiting devices; hybrid switching; interconnected power systems; literature review; mechanical switches; recent developments; semiconductor technology; short-circuit current breakers; short-circuit faults; solid-state switches; Circuit breakers; Contacts; Cooling; Hybrid power systems; Power semiconductor switches; Power system interconnection; Solid state circuits; Surges; Switching circuits; Voltage;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Energy Management and Power Delivery, 1998. Proceedings of EMPD '98. 1998 International Conference on

Print_ISBN

0-7803-4495-2

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/EMPD.1998.702771

Filename

702771