Abstract. In recent years, superconducting fault current limiter (SFCL) has become one of the forefront topics of current-limiting technology in the world. In this paper, the structure and working principle of several SFCLs which perform high in the actual power grid, such as resistance type, reaction type, hybrid type, magnetic shielding type, saturated iron core type, bridge type, active type and three-phase circuit reactance type. Through the analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of the SFCLs, the reference for further study of the SFCLs is provided.