Patent ID: 6664875
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: H02H,Y02E

Abstract:
A matrix-type superconducting fault current limiter comprising a trigger matrix section and a current limiting matrix section,wherein the trigger matrix section and the current limiting matrix section are electrically connected in series with one another, and are composed of components made of superconducting and non-superconducting electrically conductive materials, wherein the trigger matrix section comprises n, n being &gE;1, trigger elements arranged in a one columnÃ—n row matrix fashion where the n number of trigger elements are electrically connected in parallel with one another, each trigger element comprising at least one non-inductively arranged superconducting component electrically connected in parallel with a plurality of non-superconducting components, and wherein the current limiting matrix section comprises mÃ—n, with m being &gE;1, current limiting elements arranged in a m columnÃ—n row matrix fashion where n number of current limiting elements are electrically connected in parallel with each other to form one current limiting module, and where m number of current limiting modules are electrically connected in series with one another, each current limiting element comprising at least one non-inductively arranged superconducting component electrically connected in parallel with at least one non-superconducting component.