Abstract
This paper first introduces the development of arc suppression coil with automatic tracking and compensation (ATCASC) in China. Then the authors give different classification of the ATCASC, and describe in detail the configuration, the main advantages and disadvantages of each ATCASC. Finally the common problem that the current ATCASC cannot compensate for the active component and harmonic component of the single-phase-to-ground fault current is pointed out. Based on this, the authors indicate that the “zero residual current ASC” will be a new research direction of the neutral point grounding methods and the ATCASC in China.
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X.B. Li
Xiaobo Li received his Bachelor degree, Master degree and PhD degree in 1998, 2001 and 2010, respectively, from China University of Mining & Technology. Now he is an associate professor at the School of Information and Electrical Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology. His research interests include power supply safety, intelligent apparatus and microcomputer protection.
L.S. Wei
Lisha Wei is pursuing her Master degree at the China University of Mining & Technology. Her main research interest is security of power supply.
C.L. Wang
Chonglin Wang received his PhD degree in 1998 from China University of Mining & Technology. Now he is professor and dean of the School of Information and Electrical Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology. His research interests include power supply safety, intelligent apparatus and stray current in metro DC traction power systems.
R. Liang
Rui Liang received his Bachelor degree (2001) and Master degree (2006) from China University of Mining & Technology. His research interests have been primarily in the area of power system automation and power electronics. He is currently pursuing his PhD degree and working at the China University of Mining & Technology.