Abstract: Integrated gate-commutated thyristors (IGCTs) are widely used in power electronics systems such as power converter and solid-state circuit breaker (SSCB). The higher operating temperature of ...

Electrical power transmission networks are protected and controlled by medium and high-voltage circuit breakers. Breakers are meant to make and break the flow of electrical currents in transmission ...

Abstract: State-of-the-art mechanical circuit breakers in medium-voltage systems allow a safe handling of short-circuits if the short circuit power of the grid is limited. Using delayed turn-off times ...