Pietro Cairoli

TL;DR: This article categorizes solid-state circuit breakers based on key features and subsystems, including power semiconductor devices, main circuit topologies, voltage clamping methods, gate drivers, fault detection methods, and commutation methods for power semiconductors.

TL;DR: In this article, coordinated operation of electronic power converters and mechanical contactors can rapidly isolate short circuit faults while maintaining continuity of power to loads in dc microgrids, which can be accomplished in milliseconds, during which time diode-isolated load-side hold-up capacitors continue supplying power to critical loads.

TL;DR: In this article, a fast and effective method for detecting and isolating faults in medium-voltage dc microgrids relies on rapid coordination between power supply converters and bus segmentizing contactors to limit currents and isolate faults without any need for fast communication between these active elements.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors expose a variety of technical synergies from terrestrial microgrids and ship power systems to effectively advance their technologies and highlight how an understanding of both systems can reduce the investment in research resources.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a dc power distribution system for ships, where a dc grid has significant benefits, yet significant challenges must also be overcome before these systems can be widely adopted.