Fuzzy logic controller-based protection of direct current bus using solid-state direct current breaker

Abstract

Low-voltage direct current (LVDC) microgrids are increasingly utilized due to their efficiency and compatibility with distributed energy resources (DERs) and direct current (DC) loads, eliminating the need for multiple energy conversions. However, the protection of LVDC systems presents significant challenges, including high fault currents and the vulnerability of electronic devices. Traditional electromechanical circuit breakers are inadequate due to their slow response times. This work presents a protection approach for the DC bus in LVDC microgrids that combines a fuzzy logic controller (FLC) with a solid-state circuit breaker (SSCB). The FLC is designed to detect and respond to faults rapidly by processing input variables such as current magnitude and rate of change of current. The FLC controls the SSCB, which interrupts fault currents quickly and reliably. The proposed system demonstrates optimized fault-clearing times within milliseconds, significantly enhancing the protection and reliability of LVDC microgrids. This novel solution protects critical electronic components while also ensuring the microgrid's operational integrity. The FLC approach is utilized for optimizing fault-clearing duration within milliseconds.