Advanced Fault Current Limiters

di Mohamad Ghaffarian Niasar (Autore)

Amir Heidary (Autore)

Marjan Popov (Autore)

Wiley-IEEE Press, 2026

Presents a thorough overview of fault current limiter technology for modern and future power grid protection systems One of the most critical issues in the evolution of power systems toward renewable energy integration is the management of fault currents. Fault Current Limiters (FCLs) offer a promising solution, yet their complex design principles and wide-ranging applications demand a consolidated resource for both academic researchers and industry engineers. Advanced Fault Current Limiters: Definition, Design, and Future Trends delivers a comprehensive examination of FCL technologies and their role in safeguarding next-generation power grids. Providing a structured exploration of FCL fundamentals, design classifications, and advanced applications, this book introduces readers to the main categories of FCLs, their underlying mechanisms, and the analytical and simulation tools used to model and test them. Going beyond theory, the authors emphasize applications, such as industrial deployments and practical design considerations, while also examining the challenges, limitations, ongoing innovations, and direction of the field. Combining in-depth technical knowledge with applied perspectives, the book: Provides a clear taxonomy of FCL technologies, organized by components, operating principles, and system integration Demonstrates simulation-based analysis using MATLAB/Simulink, EMTP, and FEM for accurate design and testing Examines industrial case studies that illustrate practical FCL implementation and operational benefits Highlights emerging materials, designs, and technologies shaping the next generation of FCLs Bridging the gap between academic research and industrial implementation, Advanced Fault Current Limiters: Definition, Design, and Future Trends is essential reading for advanced researchers, engineers, and graduate students specializing in electrical engineering and power system protection. It also serves as a timely and practical reference for professionals working in grid design, protection, and reliability.

• Autore: Mohamad Ghaffarian Niasar, Amir Heidary, Marjan Popov
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: Wiley-IEEE Press
• Formato: EPUB3 con Adobe DRM
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9781394359165