Claudia Korinek
ABB
Day 3 (November 7, 2024)
11:35 a.m.
Palladium
Protection against overload and short circuits in BESS applications
The growing world population requires improved energy efficiency. For this reason, direct current applications in intelligent power grids (smart grids) are being considered. With this change, the requirements for products and technologies are also changing.
In the early days of electrical development, electricity was mainly generated by rotating machines, which is why alternating current (AC) was the preferred form of energy. However, with the emergence and gradual spread of renewable energy sources, coupled with the increasing use of direct current (DC), there is a noticeable transition from AC to DC.
As a result of this changing environment, the protection requirements for electrical circuits are subject to change. The range of products for direct current (DC) is still limited, which has prevented a definitive solution from being established. However, this presentation will explain the basic criteria for alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) and the limits within which these systems operate.
The presentation provides a comprehensive overview of possible solutions to protect circuits in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) applications. In addition, insights into different DC networks and possible faults will be provided to enable an informed selection of the most suitable protection device for your specific application.
Curriculum vitae
Claudia Korinek, born in 1981, is a German citizen and currently works as a Global Product Specialist in the Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) division at ABB Electrification, Smart Buildings in Heidelberg, Germany.
In 2005, she completed her diploma in engineering with a focus on technology management at the Mosbach University of Cooperative Education and at Cardiff University in the UK. This qualified her simultaneously with a Bachelor of Science. Later, in 2008, she obtained her Master of Science (M.Sc.) through a distance learning course at the Open University, offered by the University of Glamorgan, also in the UK.
She began her professional career in 2001 during her studies in collaboration with R. STAHL AG in Waldenburg, Germany. From 2005 to 2013, she worked as Global Product Manager at Narda Safety Test Solutions GmbH in Pfullingen, where she was responsible for electromagnetic measuring devices. Claudia Korinek joined ABB in 2013 and has specialized in the product management of miniature circuit breakers. In her role as Global Product Specialist, she contributes to the development and marketing of innovative solutions in the field of building electrification.