Novel high performance DC reactor type fault current limiter

•Introducing a novel structure for DC reactor type fault current limiter (DRFCL).•Using a DC reactor with two windings where its secondary winding is controllable.•Using a high inductance reactor in DRFCL structure without system operational delay.•Fast performance of DRFCL during normal and fault operation modes.•Cost effective limiter because DRFCL structure is simple.