DC Circuit Breaker

Abstract

To provide a DC circuit breaker capable of operating a mechanical switch rapidly and smoothly in occurrence of abnormal current while avoiding increase of system scale, increase of cost, and frequent cutoff operation.SOLUTION: A DC circuit breaker 25a includes a parallel connection part of a mechanical switch 40 and a semiconductor switch 44, and a switch control part 39 connected in series to one side of the parallel connection part. The switch control part 39 detects a main current value i separately with an external equipment side cutoff control device 12, and starts cutoff operation without waiting for a cutoff signal from the equipment side cutoff control device 12 if the main current value i≥a threshold value α. The cutoff operation switches the semiconductor switch 44 from turn off to turn on, then, switches the mechanical switch 40 from turn on to turn off.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a DC circuit breaker using a semiconductor switch and a mechanical switch. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Documents 1 to 4 disclose DC circuit breakers that include a parallel circuit of a mechanical switch and a semiconductor switch. When these DC circuit breakers receive a tripping signal from a facility-side tripping control device, they first switch the semiconductor switch from off to on, and then switch the mechanical switch from on to off. This allows the mechanical switch to switch from on to off smoothly without generating an arc discharge. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 61-259416 [Patent Document 2] US Patent Application Publication No. 2015 / 0222111A1 [Patent Document 3] JP 2014-562814 A [Patent Document 3] International Publication No. WO / JP / 2017 / 150079 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The DC circuit breakers in Patent Documents 1 to 4 perform circuit breaker operation based on a circuit breaker command signal from an external equipment-side circuit breaker control device. In this case, the DC circuit breaker starts operation after receiving a circuit breaker signal from the equipment-side circuit breaker control device, so it takes time from the occurrence of an accident until the circuit breaker is cut off, resulting in an increase in the fault current.

[0005] Possible measures to deal with this include, for example, (a) increasing the ratings of each part of the system, or (b) lowering the threshold at which the facility-side cutoff control device outputs a cutoff signal. However, (a) would lead to an increase in the size and cost of the system, while (b) would result in cutoff operations occurring more frequently, disrupting normal operation.

[0006] In view of the above, the present invention provides a DC circuit breaker that can quickly and smoothly operate a mechanical switch when an abnormal current occurs, while avoiding an increase in the size of the system, an increase in costs, and frequent circuit breaking operations. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The DC circuit breaker of the present invention comprises: a first current path having a mechanical switch; a second current path connected in parallel to the first current path and having a semiconductor switch; a main current path connected in series to one side of the parallel connection part of the first current path and the second current path, through which a main current passes; a switch control unit that, when at least one of a main current value in the one-side main current path and a time differential value of the main current value becomes equal to or greater than a threshold value set for each, determines that an abnormal accident has occurred and executes an interruption switching operation of switching the semiconductor switch from off to on and then switching the mechanical switch from on to off; Equipped with. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, the switch control unit of the DC circuit breaker independently monitors an abnormality in the main current, and when at least one of the main current value in the DC circuit breaker and the time derivative of the main current value reaches or exceeds a predetermined threshold, immediately switches the semiconductor switch from OFF to ON and then switches the mechanical switch from ON to OFF. This allows the DC circuit breaker to start a circuit breaker operation early when an abnormal current occurs, and allows the mechanical switch to operate quickly and smoothly while avoiding an increase in the size of the system, an increase in costs, and frequent circuit breaker operations. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram of a DC power supply system according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a switch control unit. [Diagram 3] 1 is a graph illustrating the operation of a DC circuit breaker. [Figure 4] 1A and 1B are explanatory diagrams of linear control and PWM control applied when gradually changing the switching position of a semiconductor switch. [Diagram 5] 11 is a graph illustrating a cutoff operation including a temporary interruption of a control mode performed by a switch control unit. [Figure 6] 11 is a graph illustrating a cutoff operation for terminating a control mode implemented by a switch control unit. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of a DC power supply system according to a second embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of a DC power supply system according to a third embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of a DC power supply system according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of a DC power supply system according to a fifth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Hereinafter, several embodiments of the present invention will be described. It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Note that the same reference numerals will be used for components common to several embodiments.

[0011] (First embodiment / configuration) 1 is a schematic diagram of a DC power supply system 10a according to a first embodiment. The DC power supply system 10a includes a DC power source 11, an equipment-side circuit breaker control device 12, an external disconnect switch 17, a DC circuit breaker 25a, and a load 13, which are arranged in this order on a main current path 20 in the direction of DC current flow.

[0012] The DC power supply system 10a is used, for example, in offshore wind power generation. The external disconnect switch 17 may be omitted.

[0013] The DC circuit breaker 25a includes a main circuit 30 and a sub-circuit 50 connected in parallel to each other. The sub-circuit 50 may be omitted.

[0014] The main circuit 30 has a parallel connection part composed of a first current path 35 and a second current path 36 connected in parallel with each other, and a one-side main current path 31 and an other-side main current path 32 on one side and the other side of the parallel connection part, respectively. The one-side main current path 31 and the other-side main current path 32 constitute the main current path 20 in the DC circuit breaker 25a.

[0015] The switch control unit 39 is provided in the one-side main current path 31, and detects the current value of the main current flowing through the one-side main current path 31 (hereinafter also referred to as the "main current value i") and the time differential value of the main current value i (hereinafter also referred to as the "time differential value j"). The switch control unit 39 also receives a command signal (indicated by a dotted line with an arrow in the figure) from the facility-side cutoff control device 12. The switch control unit 39 generates a switching signal for switching the mechanical switch 40 and the semiconductor switch 44 between on and off based on the main current value i, the time differential value j, and the command signal, and outputs the switching signal to the mechanical switch 40 and the semiconductor switch 44 (indicated by a dashed line with an arrow in the figure).

[0016] Mechanical switches such as the mechanical switch 40 belong to the so-called low resistance switches. The semiconductor switch 44 is composed of, for example, two FETs (field effect transistors) connected in series with their sources facing each other.

[0017] The sub-circuit 50 includes a mechanical switch 51 and a resistor 52 connected in series with each other, and connected at both ends to the one-side main current path 31 and the other-side main current path 32, respectively.

[0018] 2 is a block diagram of the switch control unit 39. The switch control unit 39 has a CT (Current Transformer) 55 that is disposed on one side of the main current path 31 and detects the main current passing through the one side of the main current path 31, and a CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) 58 that processes the current detected by the CT 55 and generates switching signals for the mechanical switch 40 and the semiconductor switch 44.

[0019] The CPLD 58 includes a sampling processing unit 61, a voltage / current conversion unit 62, a time differentiation unit 63, an abnormality determination unit 64, and a switching signal output unit 65. The sampling processing unit 61 extracts the input (detected current) from the CT 55 at regular sampling intervals and outputs it. The voltage / current conversion unit 62 converts the input from the sampling processing unit 61 into a voltage value and outputs it. The time differentiation unit 63 time-differentiates the input from the voltage / current conversion unit 62 and outputs it.

[0020] The outputs of the voltage / current converter 62 and the time differential unit 63 correspond to the main current value i and the time differential value j, respectively. The abnormality determination unit 64 determines whether or not an abnormal state has occurred in the DC power supply system 10a based on a comparison between the input from the voltage / current converter 62 and / or the time differential unit 63 and predetermined thresholds α, β (not shown). Specifically, when the main current value i≧α and / or the time differential value j≧β, it is determined that an abnormal state has occurred in the DC power supply system 10a.

[0021] The time differentiation unit 63 further receives various command signals from the facility-side shutdown control device 12. The facility-side shutdown control device 12 determines whether or not an abnormal state has occurred in the DC power supply system 10a based on the main current value i separately from the switch control unit 39, and outputs a command signal based on the determination to the abnormality determination unit 64. The abnormality determination unit 64 generates a switching signal to be output to the mechanical switch 40 and the semiconductor switch 44 based on the main current value i and / or the time differential value j detected by the switch control unit 39 itself and the command signal from the facility-side shutdown control device 12.

[0022] (First embodiment / action) 3 is a graph for explaining the operation of the DC circuit breaker 25a. The horizontal axis indicates time, and the vertical axis indicates, from the top, the switching position of the semiconductor switch 44, the switching position of the mechanical switch 40, and the main current value i of the main current flowing through the one-side main current path 31. The time sequence is t0, t1, t2, t3, t4, and t5. The following explanation will be given assuming that an abnormal state occurs at time t=t0.

[0023] During normal operation of the DC power supply system 10a, the mechanical switch 40 is kept on, and the DC main current output from the external disconnector 17 is supplied to the load 13 via the first current path 35. In the DC power supply system 10a, the main current value i during normal operation of the DC power supply system 10a is assumed to be approximately 500 A. When an abnormal state occurs in the DC power supply system 10a, the main current value i rises suddenly. The maximum increase in the abnormal current can reach 10 kA or more.

[0024] In the DC power supply system 10a, the abnormality determination unit 64 of the switch control unit 39 determines that the main current value i≧α or the time differential value j≧β at time t=t1. In the description of the DC power supply system 10a, the occurrence of an abnormal state is determined based on the main current value i≧α or the time differential value j≧β, but it can also be determined based on the main current value i≧α and the time differential value j≧β. In other words, the condition for determining the occurrence of an abnormal state only needs to be at least one of the conditions of the main current value i≧α and the time differential value j≧β.

[0025] When the switch control unit 39 determines that an abnormal state has occurred, the switching signal output unit 65 of the switch control unit 39 switches the semiconductor switch 44 at time t=t1. but A switching signal switching from OFF to ON is output to the semiconductor switch 44, and the semiconductor switch 44 switches from OFF to ON. As a result, after time t=t1, the main current i flows through both the first current path 35 and the second current path 36.

[0026] When time t=t2 arrives, the abnormality determination unit 64 outputs a switching signal for switching the mechanical switch 40 from on to off to the mechanical switch 40 via the switching signal output unit 65. The on-voltage of the semiconductor switch 44 at this time, that is, the voltage across the mechanical switch 40 when the mechanical switch 40 switches from on to off at time t=t2, is a value that does not reach the arc generating voltage. As a result, the mechanical switch 40 turns off smoothly without causing an arc discharge.

[0027] At time t=t3, the abnormality determination unit 64 receives a command signal for shutoff from the facility-side shutoff control device 12. In response to the reception, the abnormality determination unit 64 outputs a switching signal for switching the semiconductor switch 44 from on back to off to the semiconductor switch 44 via the switching signal output unit 65. As a result, the semiconductor switch 44 switches off, and the main current path 20 enters an interrupted state.

[0028] 3, Ga, Gb, and Gc show the manner in which the main current value i decreases in various cases. Ga is the manner in which the DC circuit breaker 25a changes when it is equipped with the switch control unit 39. Gb is the manner in which the DC circuit breaker 25a changes when it is not equipped with the switch control unit 39. Gc is the manner in which the DC circuit breaker 25a changes when it is assumed that the semiconductor switch 44 is instantaneously cut off at time t=t3.

[0029] First, Gb will be described. In a DC circuit breaker not equipped with a switch control unit 39, switching of the semiconductor switch 44 from on to off may start at time t=t5. Arc discharge occurs due to the voltage across the mechanical switch 40. In Gb, switching of the mechanical switch 40 from on to off starts at time t=t5. Before However, this occurs after the time t=t3 when the cutoff switching signal is received. As a result, the main current value i when the mechanical switch 40 is switched from on to off is significantly higher than at time t=t2. Therefore, in order to ensure current resistance, it is necessary to increase the rating of each component of the DC power supply system 10a, which leads to an increase in size and cost.

[0030] Next, Gb and Gc will be described. When the DC circuit breaker 25a cuts off an abnormal current, a sudden surge occurs in the semiconductor switch 44 of the DC circuit breaker 25a due to the energy stored in the PFN (pulse forming circuit: L and C) in the high voltage cable on the DC power source 11 side. Conventionally, this surge has been released by an arrester.

[0031] In contrast, in the DC circuit breaker 25a, the semiconductor switch 44 is made to function as an arrester by using linear control or PWM control. The decrease in the main current value i when the semiconductor switch 44 releases surge energy is represented by a slope line Gb, Gc, or between Gb and Gc. The greater the energy stored in the PFN in the high-voltage cable, the more gentle the slope is controlled.

[0032] 4 is an explanatory diagram of linear control and PWM control applied when gradually changing the switching position of the semiconductor switch 44. The horizontal axis represents time t, and the vertical axis represents the resistance value of the FET of the semiconductor switch 44.

[0033] It is assumed that a FET is used as the semiconductor switch 44. The on and off states of the semiconductor switch 44 mean that the resistance across both ends of the semiconductor switch 44 is 0 Ω and ∞ Ω, respectively. To gradually change the switching position of the semiconductor switch 44, the resistance across both ends of the semiconductor switch 44 may be gradually changed.

[0034] In linear control, the switch control unit 39 changes the gate voltage of the FET serving as the semiconductor switch 44 in an analog form. Since there is a corresponding relationship between the resistance across the FET and the gate voltage, the switch control unit 39 controls the gate voltage of the semiconductor switch 44 so that the resistance across the FET changes linearly.

[0035] In PWM control, the duty ratio of the PWM output from switch control unit 39 to the gate of the FET serving as semiconductor switch 44 is controlled. That is, as the duty ratio of the FET increases, the on-period per cycle increases and the resistance decreases. Therefore, switch control unit 39 controls the duty ratio of the PWM output to the gate of semiconductor switch 44 so that the resistance across the FET changes linearly.

[0036] The greater the energy stored in the PFN in the high-voltage cable on the DC power source 11 side, the more difficult it becomes to instantly turn on and off the semiconductor switch 44. Therefore, in a DC power supply system 10a in which a larger amount of energy is expected to be stored in the PFN, the decrease in the main current value i is made more gradual, as shown by Gb in Fig. 3, so that a larger amount of energy is released.

[0037] Fig. 5 is a graph for explaining a cutoff operation including a temporary interruption of the control mode performed by the switch control section 39. The horizontal and vertical axes are the same as those in Fig. 3. In Fig. 5, the time sequence is t10, t11, t12, t13, t14, t15, and t16.

[0038] 3, the explanation will start from time t=t13. At time t=t13, the abnormality judgment unit 64 judges that the time differential value j<β. As a result, the abnormality judgment unit 64 judges that the judgment of the occurrence of an abnormal state at time t=t11 was incorrect or premature. In response to this, the abnormality judgment unit 64 changes the mechanical switch 40 from OFF back to ON at time t=t13. Note that the abnormality judgment unit 64 keeps the semiconductor switch 44 ON even after time t=t13, without changing it back to the voltage / current conversion unit 62 from ON. This is because the judgment at time t=t13 may have been incorrect or premature.

[0039] At time t=t14, the main current value i≦α. However, the abnormality determination unit 64 maintains the semiconductor switch 44 off even at time t=t14. This is because it is empirically known that an abnormal state in the DC power supply system 10a first occurs as a small or short-term abnormal increase in the main current value i and / or the time differential value j as a precursor, then returns to the original state, and then within a short period of time, a full-scale abnormal increase in the main current value i and / or the time differential value j occurs.

[0040] At time t=t15, similarly to time t=t11, the main current value i≧α and / or the time differential value j≧β. As a result, the switch control unit 39 switches the mechanical switch 40 from ON to OFF at time t=t16. Since the semiconductor switch 44 has been continuously held ON from time t=t11, including time t=t16, the mechanical switch 40 quickly switches OFF without causing an arc discharge.

[0041] 6 is a graph for explaining the interruption operation at the midway end of the control mode carried out by the switch control section 39. The horizontal and vertical axes are the same as those in FIG. Figure 6 In chronological order, they are t20, t21, t22, t23, t24, t25, and t26.

[0042] 5, the explanation will start from time t=t25. Time t=t25 indicates the time after a predetermined time Ta has elapsed from time t=t24. When the switch control unit 39 determines that the period during which the main current value i≦α has continued from time t=t24 for the predetermined time Ta or more, the abnormality determination unit 64 ultimately determines that the determination that an abnormal state had occurred at time t=t21 was incorrect or premature.

[0043] At time t=t26, the abnormality determination unit 64 turns the semiconductor switch 44 from ON back to OFF. Therefore, after time t=t26, the main current does not flow to the second current path 36, but flows only through the first current path 35 to be supplied to the load 13, as in the case of normal operation of the DC power supply system 10a.

[0044] The mechanical switch 51 is normally maintained in the OFF state. If the switch control unit 39 detects an abnormal current before receiving a command signal to shut off from the facility-side shutoff control device 12, it switches the semiconductor switch 44 from OFF to ON, then switches the mechanical switch 40 from ON to OFF, and then switches the semiconductor switch 44 back from ON to OFF, completing a series of shutoff operations.

[0045] The switch control unit 39 then receives a command signal for shutting off from the facility-side shutoff control device 12. A predetermined time after outputting the command signal for shutting off to the switch control unit 39, the facility-side shutoff control device 12 switches the switching position of the external disconnector 17 to open the main current path 20. The switch control unit 39 then switches the mechanical switch 51 from OFF to ON to bring the one-side main current path 31 and the other-side main current path 32 into a conductive state. As a result, energy on the DC power source 11 side is released to the load 13 side via the secondary circuit 50 during the predetermined time.

[0046] Conversely, when the power supply to the DC power supply system 10a is resumed, the facility side cutoff control device 12 outputs a command signal to the switch control unit 39 to resume power supply to the switch control unit 39, and then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, The external disconnector 17 is switched to the closed position. The switch control unit 39 switches the mechanical switch 40 from OFF to ON within the predetermined time after receiving the command signal to resume power supply, and then switches the mechanical switch 51 from ON to OFF.

[0047] (Other embodiments) Figure 7 shows The second 1 is a schematic diagram of a DC power supply system 10b according to an embodiment, and differences from the DC power supply system 10a will be described below.

[0048] The DC circuit breaker 25b of the DC power supply system 10b includes a plurality of (two in this embodiment) main circuits 30a, 30b. As described above in Ga of Fig. 2, after the switching of the mechanical switch 40 from on to off is completed in the disconnection process, the final process of returning the semiconductor switch 44 from on to off remains. In Ga, a method of gradually switching the semiconductor switch 44 from on to off using linear control or PWM control instead of instantaneously switching the semiconductor switch 44 from on to off has been described.

[0049] In the case where the DC power supply system 10a includes only one main circuit 30, when the semiconductor switch 44 is gradually switched from on to off by PWM control, the PWM control is a control mode in which the duty ratio gradually increases while the semiconductor switch 44 repeats an on-off cycle. In this case, the presence of the coil element of the DC power supply 11 may hinder smooth on-off switching of the semiconductor switch 44.

[0050] To address this, the DC circuit breaker 25b of the DC power supply system 10b is controlled so that the switch control units 39 of the two main circuits 30a, 30b communicate with each other via a communication line 68 and so that all of the semiconductor switches 44 of the main circuits 30a, 30b are not turned off at the same time, i.e., during the PWM control period, at least one of the multiple switch control units 39 is turned on.

[0051] When both of the semiconductor switches 44 of the main circuits 30a, 30b are linearly controlled to transition from on to off, the main circuits 30a, 30b are provided with temperature sensors (not shown) for detecting the temperatures of the semiconductor switches 44. Initially, all of the semiconductor switches 44 are turned completely on (resistance at both ends is 0Ω) to release energy from the DC power supply 11 to the load 13.

[0052] Thereafter, as the energy on the DC power supply 11 side decreases, the linear control of one of the semiconductor switches 44 (when there are three or more main circuits, some of the semiconductor switches 44) is suspended (kept off). Then, energy is released only by the other semiconductor switch 44. Thereafter, when the temperature of the other semiconductor switch 44 rises, energy is again released by linear control of both of the main circuits 30a, 30b (when there are three or more main circuits, two or more).

[0053] 8 is a schematic diagram of a DC power supply system 10c according to the third embodiment. Differences from the DC power supply system 10a will be described.

[0054] A DC breaker 25 c of the DC power supply system 10 c is additionally equipped with an internal disconnecting switch 73 on the other main current path 32 .

[0055] The internal disconnector 73 is normally maintained in the ON state. As a result of the disconnection operation by the switch control unit 39, both the mechanical switch 40 and the semiconductor switch 44 are turned OFF (after time t=t4 in FIG. 3). Next, the switch control unit 39 switches the internal disconnector 73 from ON to OFF.

[0056] In this way, even if the semiconductor switch 44 is broken, it is possible to prevent a short circuit from occurring through the semiconductor switch 44 while the mechanical switch 40 is maintained in the off state.

[0057] The switching position of the external disconnector 17 is controlled by the facility-side circuit breaker control device 12. When an abnormal state occurs, the facility-side circuit breaker control device 12 switches the external disconnector 17 from on to off after the mechanical switch 40, the semiconductor switch 44, and the mechanical switch 51 have all been turned off. Opening the external disconnector 17 ensures that the power supply to the load 13 is stopped.

[0058] 9 is a schematic diagram of a DC power supply system 10d according to the fourth embodiment. Differences from the DC power supply system 10a will be described.

[0059] A DC circuit breaker 25d of the DC power supply system 10d is additionally equipped with a discharge unit 78. The discharge unit 78 is connected to the second current path 36 in the main circuit 30d of the DC circuit breaker 25d. More specifically, the discharge unit 78 is connected to a location on the other main current path 32 side of the semiconductor switch 44 in the second current path 36.

[0060] The discharge unit 78 has a discharge current path 79 that connects the connection point to the second current path 36 and ground. A discharge semiconductor switch 81 and a discharge resistor 83 are provided in the discharge current path 79 in this order from the connection point to the second current path 36. The switching position of the discharge resistor 83 is controlled by a switching signal from the switch control unit 39.

[0061] The switch control unit 39 turns on the external disconnector 75 before receiving a cutoff control signal from the facility-side cutoff control device 12 and after switching off the semiconductor switch 44 and the mechanical switch 40. As a result, the PFN energy of the high-voltage cable on the DC power supply 11 side is discharged to the ground via the external disconnector 17 and the discharge unit 78.

[0062] 10 is a schematic diagram of a DC power supply system 10e according to the fifth embodiment. Differences from the DC power supply system 10a will be described.

[0063] A DC breaker 25e of the DC power supply system 10e is additionally equipped with an arrester 89. The arrester 89 prevents damage to elements in the DC breaker 25e due to an excessive current when an abnormal state occurs. [Explanation of symbols]

[0064] 10a to 10e ··· DC power supply system, 12 ··· facility side cutoff control device, 17 ··· external disconnecting switch, 20 ··· main current path, 25 ·· DC circuit breaker, 30 ··· main circuit, 31 ··· one side main current path, 32 ··· other side main current path, 35 ··· first current path, 36 ··· second current path, 39 ··· switch control section, 40 ··· mechanical switch, 44 ··· semiconductor switch, 50 ··· auxiliary circuit, 68 ··· communication line, 73 ··· internal disconnecting switch, 75 ··· external disconnecting switch, 78 ··· discharge section, 79 ··· discharge current path, 81 ··· discharge semiconductor switch, 89 ··· arrester.

Claims

1. A DC circuit breaker provided together with an equipment side cutoff control device on a main current path through which a main DC current passes from a DC power source to a load, and on the load side of the equipment side cutoff control device, a first current path interposed in the main current path and having a mechanical switch; a second current path connected in parallel to the first current path and having a semiconductor switch; a main current path connected in series to a load side of a parallel connection part of the first current path and the second current path, through which the main current passes; a switch control unit that, when at least one of a main current value in the one-side main current path and a time differential value of the main current value becomes equal to or greater than a threshold value set for each, determines that an abnormal accident has occurred and executes an interruption switching operation of switching the semiconductor switch from off to on and then switching the mechanical switch from on to off; Equipped with The DC circuit breaker according to claim 1, wherein the switch control unit starts the switching operation without waiting for receipt of a command signal for interrupting the main current from the facility-side interruption control device.

2. 2. The DC circuit breaker according to claim 1, The DC circuit breaker is characterized in that the switch control unit switches the mechanical switch from OFF to ON when it receives a power resumption command signal from the facility-side circuit breaker control device after the circuit breaker switching operation is completed.

3. In the DC circuit breaker according to claim 1 or 2, The DC circuit breaker is characterized in that the switch control unit is capable of switching the semiconductor switch from on to off after switching the semiconductor switch from off to on in the switching operation, regardless of whether or not a switching command signal is received from the equipment-side switching control device.

4. 4. The DC circuit breaker according to claim 3, a sub-circuit connected in parallel to a main circuit constituted by a series connection part of the parallel connection part and the one-side main current path, the sub-circuit having a sub-switch and a sub-resistor connected in series to each other, The switch control unit is The sub switch is maintained in an off state before the switch control unit determines that an abnormal accident has occurred. A DC circuit breaker characterized in that after the switch control unit determines that an abnormal accident has occurred, in the interruption switching operation, both the mechanical switch and the semiconductor switch are turned off and then the auxiliary switch is turned on.

5. 5. The DC circuit breaker according to claim 4, the series connection unit has an other-side main current path connected in series to a DC power source side of the parallel connection unit, through which the main current flows, and which has an internal disconnect switch; The DC circuit breaker, wherein the switch control unit maintains the internal disconnector in an off state while the secondary switch is on.

6. In the DC circuit breaker according to any one of claims 1 to 5, the switch control unit, when at least one of the main current value or the time differential value, which was the basis for determining the occurrence of an abnormal accident, falls below a threshold value set for each of the main current value and the time differential value during the switching operation, turns the mechanical switch back from off to on while maintaining the semiconductor switch on.

7. 7. The DC circuit breaker according to claim 6, the switch control unit switches the semiconductor switch from on to off when at least one of the main current value and the time derivative of the main current value has not become equal to or greater than the threshold value set for each of the main current value for a predetermined time or more from the time when the mechanical switch is returned from off to on and the main current value falls below the threshold value for the main current value.

8. In the DC circuit breaker according to any one of claims 1 to 7, the semiconductor switch is a gated semiconductor element that is turned on and off based on a gate voltage; The DC circuit breaker, wherein the switch control unit switches the semiconductor switch from on to off by linear control that changes the gate voltage into an analog value.

9. 9. The DC circuit breaker according to claim 8, The DC circuit breaker, wherein the switch control unit switches the semiconductor switch from on to off by PWM control of the gate of the gated semiconductor element, instead of the linear control.

10. 10. The DC circuit breaker according to claim 9, A plurality of main circuits each composed of the parallel connection part and the series connection part of the one-side main current path are provided and connected in parallel to each other, The switch control units of the plurality of main circuits perform the linear control or the PWM control of the semiconductor switches so that the semiconductor switches are not turned off simultaneously during switching operation of the switching states of the semiconductor switches.

11. The DC circuit breaker according to claim 10, the switch control unit, during a period in which energy from the DC power supply side is released to the load side by controlling the semiconductor switches through the linear control or the PWM control, first releases energy through all of the semiconductor switches in the main circuit, and as the released energy decreases, controls the number of semiconductor switches releasing energy based on the temperatures of the respective semiconductor switches.

12. In the DC circuit breaker according to any one of claims 1 to 11, a series connection portion between the parallel connection portion and the one-side main current path, and an arrester connected in parallel to the main circuit.

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