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Abstract

A current breaking apparatus including: a first current breaking device for interrupting a current flow in a first high voltage direct current path. The first current breaking device, including: a main branch inserted in the first direct current path, comprising including a normally closed mechanical circuit breaker; an auxiliary branch connected in parallel to the mechanical circuit breaker, and including a series connection of a capacitor bank, an inductor and a second normally opened mechanical circuit breaker; a surge arrester connected in parallel to the capacitor bank; and a second auxiliary branch connecting an 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 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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