Development of a test protocol for a 15 kV class solid-state current limiter

The Solid-state Fault Current Limiter (SSFCL) is a new product for which no industry standard exists. This paper gives the overview of the effort to date to develop the test protocol for this new product. It involves the review of existing standards of several legacy electrical gears, survey of the high voltage test facilities, and review of Acceptance test criteria of several leading US-based Electrical Utilities. The resulting test protocol is a comprehensive document to apply to SSFCL to provide a reliable new product.