Simulation Study on the Impact of Microgrids on DC Arc

Wu, Chunhua; Zheng, Yuxuan; Wang, Fei; Li, Zhihua

doi:10.1109/icpre51194.2020.9233044

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“…Investigation of the arc location has also been performed in DC microgrid applications [51], [58], [59]. In [58], an analysis of arc fault currents was undertaken for arc faults occurring at different locations within a DC network integrating a PV unit, two battery energy storage units, and three loads, all interfaced via individual respective DC/DC converters. The cases considered included arc faults on either side of each DC/DC converter of the units.…”

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Review of DC Series Arc Fault Testing Methods and Capability Assessment of Test Platforms for More-Electric Aircraft

Psaras¹,

Seferi

Syed

et al. 2022

IEEE Trans. Transp. Electrific.

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In the new era of increasingly electric aircraft, the need for reliable and safe electrical systems is more important than ever. In addition, the wide scale adoption of DC distribution is considered a key enabling technology for more efficient aircraft operation. In this context, arc fault detection devices have become a topic of interest for the aviation industry with ongoing research to characterize the impact and adequately protect against severe DC series arc faults. Although DC arc faults have been widely investigated for utility applications (such as solar photo-voltaic systems), direct adoption of current practices for validating arc detection devices is not straightforward due to the distinct aircraft operating environment. This paper provides a first of its kind, landscaping exercise of published series arc fault testing based on factors associated with aircraft applications which have the potential to influence the arc characteristics. In addition, an appraisal and associated gap analysis of published arc test platforms is undertaken in order to assess their suitability to support in-depth testing of the impact and mitigation of series arcs within future aircraft DC electrical systems and identify future testing needs in particular to better facilitate a comprehensive performance validation of new arc fault detection devices.

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