ABBThesis work Fault current simulations in DC power systems
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Conduct a master thesis on fault current simulations in DC power systems using simulation software like PSCAD or Simulink.
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With the increase of both DC energy production and DC energy consumption, the interest in DC systems for electric power distribution is increasing. The behavior of the system when a fault occurs will differ fundamentally depending on the design of the system, e.g. voltage level, presence of energy storage, and how the system is fed. For a safe operation, the energy dissipated into faulty equipment needs to be known and possibly limited to acceptable values to minimize damage to the equipment and people.
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The work will be conducted as a master thesis (30 hp) during the spring 2027 at ABB Corporate Research facilities in Västerås, Sweden, with proposed start in January.
Tasks
The proposed master thesis will aim to, in a structured way, evaluate the behavior and fault currents in a DC network and the dependence on how the network is designed and powered. The work will be based on electric system simulations in suitable software, e.g. PSCAD or Simulink/Simscape.
- Summarize the state of the art and currently ongoing activities in the field
- Summarize possible converter topologies for feeding a DC network
- Evaluate fault current shapes and levels with different converters and control
- Evaluate the requirements for current limitation or interruption where necessary
Preferred background
- Master’s program in Electrical engineering or Electrical power systems or similar
- Curious and interested in the subject of future power systems
- Experience in electrical simulations, e.g. Simscape or PSCAD
- Knowledge in power converters or power electronics is a benefit
More about us
Jesper Magnusson, ABB Västerås, jesper.magnusson@se.abb.com
Elisabeth Lindell, ABB Västerås, elisabeth.lindell@se.abb.com
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- Tell me about a project where electrical simulations was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where power converters was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where power systems was part of your work. What did you do?
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