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ABB Develops a DC Breaker for High Voltage Transmission


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2012 Nov 24, 7:29am   2,021 views  2 comments

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http://tdworld.com/go-grid-optimization/transmission/abb-hvdc-circuit-breaker-1112/index.html?source=Patrick.net\\&imw=Y

Edison's final revenge! A 100 year old problem has finally been solved - a circuit breaker compatible with HVDC. This is a major advancement towards the development of a HVDC power grid.

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1   Shaman   2012 Nov 24, 7:44am  

But how much will one cost?

2   New Renter   2012 Dec 1, 2:03am  

Quigley says

But how much will one cost?

Probably not cheap but mind you these breakers are intended to be used to break current from big power plants.

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