Overview of Industrially Applied Fault Current Limiters

Abstract

This chapter focuses on FCLs that have already been implemented by industries for real-world power system applications and introduces the companies that produce FCLs. The characteristics of these commercial FCLs are discussed based on publicly available product data, with special attention to their nominal ratings, which serve as essential performance indicators. Additionally, some important projects that have incorporated FCLs are highlighted, along with an analysis of the observed benefits, drawing from both manufacturer insights and feedback from power system operators. Overall, this chapter bridges the theoretical concepts of FCLs and their practical industrial applications currently available on the market.