Impact of Resistive Superconductive Fault Current Limiter’s Location and its Resistance Value on the Stability of Micro Grid System

Abstract

There is considerable research literature that discusses designs and properties of resistive Superconductive Fault Current Limiter in the field of power systems. However, only few consider applications of Superconductive Fault Current Limiter in Micro Grid Systems. This paper studies the impact of the Superconductive Fault Current Limiter’s resistance value and physical location in a Micro Grid System by simulating faulty conditions including three phase faults. The studies vary the number of Superconductive Fault Current Limiters and wind turbines. Simulation results prove that the location of the Superconductive Fault Current Limiter and its resistive value have different impacts on currents in the system during faulty conditions.