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Presents information on Interphase Power Controller technology (IPC), which was developed for the management of power flows within alternating direct networks. Description of technology; Types of IPC; Power characteristics of IPC; Assessment of a simulator demonstration of IPC.

The fault current limiting transformer (FCLT) presented by J. Brochu et al. (see IEEE Trans. Power Delivery, vol.13, p.233-40, 1998) was designed with the purpose of increasing the total capacity of a transformer station without increasing short-circuit currents. In situations where such an IPC is closely coupled with parallel transformers, the FCLT installation can be simplified. The purpose of this letter is to describe the enhanced capabilities and outline the basic design criteria for this innovative IPC application. An application example provides typical component ratings, space requirements, and a budget cost estimate [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]