Protection devices are extensively utilized in direct current (DC) systems to ensure their
normal operation and safety. However, series arc faults that establish current paths in the air …

The technological escalation in DC power generation from renewable energy sources has
attracted the attention of researchers to the concept of DC microgrids (DCMGs). However …

With the increase of various loads connected to the low-voltage distribution system, the
difficulty of identifying low-voltage series fault arcs has greatly increased, which seriously …

Series arc faults (SAFs) are the most common faults in photovoltaic systems. If a SAF is not
detected in time, it may lead to some catastrophic damages to the system. This article …

In recent years, DC fault arc detection has been an electrical engineering research hotspot.
At present, most proposed detection methods do not analyze the effects of fault arc electrical …

Series arc fault (SAF) is one of the most important causes for failure of photovoltaic (PV)
systems. Conventional protections could not detect SAF at initial moments. In this paper, a …

Although photovoltaic (PV) systems play an essential role in distributed generation systems,
they also suffer from serious safety concerns due to DC series arc faults. This paper …

The DC microgrid is an effective platform for integration of renewable energy sources,
energy storage systems, and smart electronic loads. However, the integration of distributed …

Arc fault characteristics would be influenced by diverse system elements and operation
levels in building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems, which would challenge the arc …

Electromagnetic interference (EMI) produced by series arc fault has long been a concern in
dc distribution systems. As EMI fault may lead to serious safety risks, it is important to detect …