Fault Current Limiter Dynamic Voltage Restorer (FCL-DVR) with Reduced Number of Components

Abstract

In this paper, a new dual function fault current limiter-dynamic voltage restorer (FCL-DVR) topology is proposed. The proposed structure, in addition to performing routine FCL tasks, can be used to improve the voltage quality of point of common coupling (PCC). A salient feature of this FCL-DVR is its reduced number of semiconductor switches and gate drive and control circuit components. Perhaps, variety structure of FCL-DVR have been proposed but most distinctive feature of proposed structure is lower power loss. The operation modes and the control strategy of the FCL have been presented and studied. In addition, the proposed structure has been compared with other structures to prove the efficiency of proposed structure. The simulation results as well as experimental outcomes from a laboratory scaled-down prototype are provided, which prove the efficiency and feasibility of the proposed structure.