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Abstract

A current breaking device for interrupting a current flow in a high voltage direct current path. The device includes: a main branch inserted in the direct current path, including a first normally closed mechanical circuit breaker; a first auxiliary branch connected in parallel to the first mechanical circuit breaker, and including a series connection of a capacitor bank, an inductor and a second normally open mechanical circuit breaker; a surge arrester connected in parallel to the capacitor bank; and a second auxiliary branch connecting a first intermediate terminal included between the capacitor bank and the inductor to an earthed connection, and including a resistor. The second mechanical circuit breaker is configured for closing the first auxiliary branch in response to the appearance of a fault current in the main branch, so as to produce a current zero crossing in the main branch.

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