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20-11-2016 дата публикации

УСТРОЙСТВО ЗАЩИТЫ СИЛОВЫХ ОТСЕКОВ И СПОСОБ ЗАЩИТЫ СИЛОВЫХ ОТСЕКОВ

Номер: RU2603012C2

Использование: в области электротехники. Технический результат - обеспечение управления силовым отсеком в случае отсутствия состояния отказа. Предложено устройство (1) защиты силовых отсеков, которое принимает входной сигнал (3) плавкого предохранителя на основании состояния плавкого предохранителя (4) для устройства (5) управления силовыми отсеками и входной сигнал (6) пониженного тока, связанный с пониженным током для одной из линий (7) электроснабжения отсека (8), обрабатывает входной сигнал (3) плавкого предохранителя на основании состояния плавкого предохранителя и входной сигнал (6) пониженного тока и обнаруживает разорванный провод (9) в другом силовом отсеке (8). 2 н. и 4 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

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27-03-2008 дата публикации

РАСПРЕДЕЛИТЕЛЬНАЯ ЭНЕРГОСЕТЬ

Номер: RU2321129C2
Принадлежит: АББ ШВАЙЦ АГ (CH)

Изобретение относится к распределительной энергосети, содержащей по меньшей мере одну многофазную воздушную линию и по меньшей мере один предусмотренный для защиты по меньшей мере одной воздушной линии силовой выключатель. В качестве силового выключателя предусмотрен гибридный силовой выключатель, имеющий по меньшей мере две последовательно включенные выключательные камеры. По меньшей мере одна первая выключательная камера выполнена с возможностью долговременного выдерживания высоких рабочих напряжений, а по меньшей мере одна вторая выключательная камера выполнена с возможностью выдерживания относительно большой начальной крутизны восстанавливающегося напряжения. Технический результат - создание многофазной более дешевой в изготовлении распределительной энергосети, в которой нет необходимости в дополнительных конденсаторах для уменьшения обусловленной конструкцией крутизны восстанавливающегося напряжения. 5 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил.

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20-07-2005 дата публикации

КОНТРОЛЛЕР ДИАГНОСТИКИ И ЗАЩИТЫ

Номер: RU2256993C2

Контроллер диагностики и защиты относится к области электротехники, в частности к релейной защите электроустановок при аварийных режимах, вызванных обрывом питающей сети, длительным перегрузом, коротким замыканием в электроустановке, межвитковым замыканием, перекосом фаз, превышением тока Х.Х. двигателя и/или механизма в целом заданного значения, падением напряжения или перенапряжением, износом подшипников и т.д. Технический результат - повышение точности измерения рабочих значений тока и напряжения, повышение быстродействия защиты, расширение функциональных возможностей. Для этого дополнительно установлен блок энергонезависимой памяти, который позволяет производить запись и последующее чтение аварийных параметров работы электроустановки, собирать статистику аварий и анализировать причины, их вызвавшие. Кроме того, дополнительно установлены энергонезависимые часы, что позволяет измерять точно время и дату наступления аварии, а блок гальванической развязки и предварительного масштабирования ...

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20-05-2014 дата публикации

ДЕТЕКТОР ПОВРЕЖДЕНИЯ ЛИНИИ

Номер: RU2516299C2
Принадлежит: АББ ТЕКНОЛОДЖИ АГ (CH)

Изобретение относится к области электротехники и может быть использовано в системе обнаружения повреждения для обнаружения повреждений линии на электродной линии в системе HVDC. Техническим результатом является повышение надежности системы обнаружения повреждения. Электродная линия содержит первое и второе ответвления, соединенные параллельно. Система обнаружения повреждения содержит первую и вторую схемы генерации импульсов, выполненные с возможностью генерации электрических импульсов в первое и второе ответвления соответственно, а также первое и второе устройства измерения тока, выполненные с возможностью генерации сигналов, указывающих электрические сигналы, имеющие место в первой и второй линиях ввода соответственно. Возможность независимой генерации электрических импульсов в первое и второе ответвления соответственно, а также независимой регистрации первой и второй структур сигнала, представляющих электрические сигналы на первой и второй линиях ввода соответственно, повышает информационное ...

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20-08-2014 дата публикации

УПРАВЛЕНИЕ ПЕРЕРЫВАМИ ПОДАЧИ ЭНЕРГИИ И СОСТОЯНИЕМ НЕИСПРАВНОСТИ ЭЛЕКТРОЭНЕРГЕТИЧЕСКОЙ СИСТЕМЫ

Номер: RU2525859C2

При исполнении интеллектуального приложения, касающегося перерыва подачи энергии, принимают сообщения о событиях, указывающие на происшествия, связанные с различными устройствами в электроэнергетической системе. Интеллектуальное приложение, касающееся перерыва подачи энергии, определяет состояние различных устройств на основе указанных сообщений о событиях. На основе сообщений о событиях интеллектуальное приложение, касающееся перерыва подачи энергии, может определять и подтверждать состояние перерыва подачи энергии, связанное с определенным устройством. Интеллектуальное приложение, касающееся неисправности, принимает данные синхрофазора для каждой фазы в многофазной электроэнергетической системе. Синхрофазор включает информацию о величине вектора-фазора и угле вектора-фазора для каждой фазы. На основе данных синхрофазора интеллектуальное приложение, касающееся неисправности, определяет наличие неисправности в отношении одной или нескольких фаз и идентифицирует конкретный тип неисправности ...

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20-07-2016 дата публикации

АДАПТИВНОЕ ДЕТЕКТИРОВАНИЕ СВЕТА ДЛЯ СИСТЕМ ОСЛАБЛЕНИЯ ДУГИ

Номер: RU2591847C2

Использование: в области электротехники. Технический результат - повышение чувствительности и надежности защиты. Система детектирования на основе контроллера, сконфигурированная с возможностью адаптивного исследования различия между детектированным светом, который указывает на событие дугового короткого замыкания, и детектированным светом, который не относится к событию дугового короткого замыкания. В частности, система детектирования сконфигурирована с возможностью наблюдения за электроэнергетической системой, для генерирования световых событий, которые не связаны с событиями дугового короткого замыкания. Используя полученную информацию о событиях появления света, которые не связаны с событиями дугового короткого замыкания, система детектирования определяет один или более алгоритмов детектирования. В ходе нормальной работы электроэнергетической системы адаптивно определенный один или более алгоритм детектирования используется для идентификации событий дугового короткого замыкания в электроэнергетической ...

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27-09-2010 дата публикации

СПОСОБ СВЕРХБЫСТРОДЕЙСТВУЮЩЕЙ АВАРИЙНОЙ ЗАЩИТЫ ЭЛЕМЕНТОВ ЭЛЕКТРОЭНЕРГЕТИЧЕСКИХ СИСТЕМ ПЕРЕМЕННОГО ТОКА И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ

Номер: RU2400899C1

Использование: в области электротехники. Технический результат заключается в повышении быстродействия при сохранении чувствительности устройств аварийной защиты и надежности распознавания аварийных режимов на ранней стадии их возникновения. Способ заключается в том, что в пределах каждого периода питающего напряжения фиксируют момент перехода указанного напряжения через нулевое значение, от указанного момента производят отсчет текущей фазы напряжения, определяют прогнозируемые значения текущей фазы периодической составляющей первой производной тока защищаемого объекта, по значениям первой производной тока и текущей фазе ее периодической составляющей определяют прогнозируемое значение амплитуды периодической составляющей тока защищаемого объекта, которую затем сравнивают с уставкой, причем определение прогнозируемого значения начальной фазы периодической составляющей первой производной тока защищаемого объекта производят начиная с момента превышения разностью спрогнозированного и измеренного ...

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20-12-2010 дата публикации

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ЗАЩИТЫ ОТ ПОДАЧИ НАПРЯЖЕНИЯ НА ОТКЛЮЧЕННЫЙ И ЗАЗЕМЛЕННЫЙ УЧАСТОК КОНТАКТНОЙ СЕТИ С ПОСТОМ СЕКЦИОНИРОВАНИЯ

Номер: RU2407126C1

Использование: в области электротехники. Технический результат заключается в повышении надежности работы контактной сети. Контактная сеть каждого пути с двумя воздушными промежутками присоединена двумя выключателями к общим шинам поста секционирования. Первый выключатель соединяет начало первого воздушного промежутка, а второй выключатель - конец второго воздушного промежутка с общими шинами. Общие шины соединены перемычкой с какой-либо точкой контактной сети между первым и вторым воздушными промежутками. В разрыв перемычки включают третий выключатель, определяют положение первого и второго выключателей и, если они оба включены, включают третий выключатель, контролируют положение первого и второго выключателей и наличие тока в цепи третьего выключателя и, если первый или второй выключатель отключился, а в цепи третьего выключателя имеется ток, отключают третий выключатель. Предложено устройство для реализации способа. 2 н.п. ф-лы, 2 ил.

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17-03-2022 дата публикации

СПОСОБ ОБНАРУЖЕНИЯ ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОГО ДУГОВОГО ЗАМЫКАНИЯ

Номер: RU2767600C1

Изобретение относится к области электротехники. Способ обнаружения электрического дугового замыкания предназначен для выявления электрического дугового замыкания с контролем оптического излучения. Технический результат – повышение помехозащищенности - осуществляется путем подсчета за заданное время числа оптических вспышек с последующим сравнением с пороговым значением и при превышении порога принятия решения на формирование управляющего воздействия. 1 ил.

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10-10-2008 дата публикации

ШКАФ ВВОДА НИЗКОВОЛЬТНОГО КОМПЛЕКТНОГО УСТРОЙСТВА

Номер: RU77116U1

Полезная модель относится к электротехнике и может быть использована в низковольтных комплектных устройствах в качестве шкафов ввода для питания электроприводов задвижек. Требуемый технический результат, заключающийся в расширении функциональных возможностей, достигается в устройстве, содержащем идентичные первую и вторую секции, каждая из которых содержит последовательно соединенные входные зажимы для подключения сети, рубильник, автоматический выключатель, реактор, первый магнитный пускатель и первую шину отходящих линий, а также последовательно соединенные второй магнитный пускатель, входные зажимы которого соединены с входными зажимами первого магнитного пускателя, и вторую шина отходящих линий, причем, входы реакторов первой и второй секций соединены между собой, ...

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10-05-1999 дата публикации

СПОСОБ ВЫБОРА И ПРОВЕРКИ КАБЕЛЕЙ НА ЗАЩИЩЕННОСТЬ ОТ КОРОТКИХ ЗАМЫКАНИЙ И УСТАВОК ЗАЩИТ НА ЧУВСТВИТЕЛЬНОСТЬ ПО НОМОГРАММАМ

Номер: RU2130225C1
Автор: Крылова И.Б.

Способ применяется при эксплуатации и проектировании сети переменного тока, присоединенной к энергосистеме, преимущественно в сетях собственных нужд напряжением до 1 кВ атомных и тепловых электростанций, где имеют место пожары при коротком замыкании в кабельном хозяйстве. Этот способ выполняется путем сравнения выбираемых или проверяемых кабелей (параметры: марка сечение, длина) и уставок защит с контрольными на номограммах, приведенных в виде предельно допустимых длин, при которых соответствующая уставка защиты чувствительна к коротким замыканиям. Изобретение позволяет получить точные результаты при многократном снижении трудозатрат и вероятности ошибок.

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10-11-2004 дата публикации

СПОСОБ ЗАЩИТЫ УЧАСТКОВ КОНТАКТНОЙ СЕТИ ОТ ТОКОВ КОРОТКОГО ЗАМЫКАНИЯ

Номер: RU2239930C1

Изобретение относится к области защиты тяговых сетей от токов короткого замыкания. На смежных фидерах контактной сети, разделенных изолирующим воздушным промежутком, определяют величины, пропорциональные скоростям изменения тока в них. Складывают эти величины с учетом их знаков. Полученную сумму сравнивают с уставкой по скорости изменения тока, значительно меньшей, чем величины, пропорциональные скоростям изменения тока на каждом из смежных фидеров. Если полученная сумма больше уставки, то подают сигнал на отключение выключателя того фидера, скорость нарастания тока на котором положительна. Технический результат - повышение селективности и чувствительности устройства защиты питающих фидеров тяговой сети постоянного тока. 3 ил.

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28-11-2017 дата публикации

ЭЛЕКТРОМАШИННЫЙ ИСТОЧНИК

Номер: RU175195U1

Полезная модель относится к области электротехники и может быть использована в качестве источника трехфазного напряжения в системах автономного электроснабжения объектов. Технический результат заключается в повышении надежности источника. Источник содержит последовательно включенные аккумуляторную батарею, стабилизатор постоянного напряжения, шины постоянного тока, бесконтактный двигатель постоянного тока, соединенный общим валом с синхронным генератором трехфазного тока с постоянными магнитами, снабженным трехфазной обмоткой, соединенной с клеммами для подключения нагрузки, и однофазной обмоткой, подключенной к входу выпрямительного устройства, выход которого соединен с соответствующим шинам постоянного тока, параллельно полярному конденсатору, выполняющему функции емкостного накопителя энергии и сглаживающего фильтра. 1 ил.

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11-05-2017 дата публикации

МИКРОПРОЦЕССОРНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ВЫХОДНЫМИ РЕЛЕ ЗАЩИТЫ И СИГНАЛИЗАЦИИ, УЧЕТА, ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ И КОНТРОЛЯ

Номер: RU170867U1

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Номер: RU105086U1

Система защиты буксируемой кабельной антенны от воздействия электромагнитных импульсов, содержащая бортовой источник питания, кабель-трос, антенну в виде сплошного цилиндрического тела, внутри которого размещены усилитель СДВ-КВ диапазона, диплексоры, модулятор и согласующее антенное устройство, отличающаяся тем, что дополнительно введены элементы закорачивающей схемы, состоящие из токового реле с двумя контактными группами, датчика команд и шифратора/дешифратора и исполнительных механизмов токового реле, причем элементы закорачивающей схемы включены в разрыв внутреннего проводника кабель-троса, при этом контакт каждой контактной группы подключен к внутреннему проводнику кабель-троса, а неподвижные контакты подключены соответственно к входам и выходам усилителя и закорачивающему шлейфу, причем датчик команд выполнен в виде возвышающегося на поверхности водоема приемника электромагнитных колебаний, расположенного на верхнем конце кабель-троса.

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Область применения устройства спектрально-дуговой защиты (УСДЗ) - электроэнергетика, а именно выполнение защиты от коротких замыканий (КЗ) на линиях электропередачи (ЛЭП). УСДЗ состоит из экрана изолирующего корпуса, защитной створки, двух датчиков, где первый датчик представляет собой оптический датчик в виде объектива для мониторинга дуги с интерференционным узкополосным светофильтром, работающим в световом спектре, который соответствует горению сталеалюминевых проводов, второй датчик представляет собой датчик магнитного поля с таймером задержки выключения. В устройстве содержится объектив выдачи светового сигнала, спектральный диапазон которого соответствует дуговой вспышке, устройство выполнено с возможностью питания по беспроводному принципу и установки непосредственно на опорах линии электропередачи и/или рядом с опорой линии электропередачи. Применение УСЗД для защиты ЛЭП позволяет решить техническую проблему неправильной работы традиционных РЗ ЛЭП вследствие наличия дуги с переходным ...

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Номер: RU215817U1

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Номер: RU50348U1

Устройство относится к электроэнергетике, а именно к релейной защите подстанций с линиями электропередачи, автотрансформаторами (трансформаторами) и другими присоединениями. Устройство релейной защиты содержит орган выявления переходного процесса при трехфазном коротком замыкании, орган релейной защиты, пусковой орган и орган введения защиты на время, достаточное для ее срабатывания и возврата, при этом орган выявления трехфазного короткого замыкания выполнен в виде фильтра токов нижних частот в фазах и включенных на вход элемента «ИЛИ», выполненного на микроэлектронной элементной базе, пусковой орган выполнен на триггере в микроэлектронном исполнении, на выходе которого включена релейная защита объекта, орган введения релейной защиты в действие на время, достаточное для ее срабатывания и возврата, выполнен в виде элемента времени на срабатывание на микроэлектронной элементной базе, включенного на выход пускового органа, и дополнено органами сравнения в виде элементов на срабатывание, выполненных ...

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Номер: RU2631056C1

Использование: в области электротехники. Технический результат - обеспечение возможности одним устройством контролировать токи, протекающие во всех трех фазах высоковольтной цепи при возникновении электрической дуги. Совмещенный волоконно-оптический трехфазный датчик открытой электрической дуги, содержащий волоконный световод со светопроницаемой оболочкой, первый магнитоуправляемый нормально закрытый оптический затвор, фотоприемник, электрический выход которого является выходом датчика, дополнительно содержит первый оптический разветвитель, второй и третий магнитоуправляемые нормально закрытые оптические затворы, второй оптический разветвитель, причем оптический выход волоконного световода со светопроницаемой оболочкой через первый оптический разветвитель параллельно подключен к оптическим входам первого, второго и третьего оптических затворов, оптические выходы которых через второй оптический разветвитель параллельно подключены к оптическому входу фотоприемника, в качестве оптического ...

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Номер: RU132269U1

Система интеллектуальной защиты тяговой сети постоянного тока, содержащая размещенное на одном питающем фидере устройство цифровой защиты и автоматики фидера тяговой сети постоянного тока, включающее в себя устройство первичного преобразования аналоговых сигналов с датчиков тока и напряжения в фидере в цифровой вид, состоящее из последовательно соединенных аналого-цифрового преобразователя, блока обработки информации и оперативного запоминающего устройства, и устройство приема-передачи информации, и связанное входом с датчиками, расположенными на защищаемом и смежном с ним фидерах, а выходом через электронные ключи - непосредственно с быстродействующими выключателями с образованием единого комплекта защиты участка контактной сети, отличающаяся тем, что устройства первичного преобразования размещены на всех фидерах одной фидерной зоны тяговой сети, состоящей из следующих объектов: двух тяговых подстанций, двух пунктов параллельного соединения и поста секционирования, а каждое из устройств ...

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Номер: RU2784890C1

Использование: в области электротехники. Технический результат - повышение селективности и надежности распознавания аварийных и близких к аварийным режимов системы тягового электроснабжения переменного тока уже на ранних стадиях их зарождения. Устройство аварийной защиты содержит блок гальванической развязки и предварительного масштабирования входных сигналов тока и напряжения, состоящий из измерительных трансформаторов тока и напряжения, модули задания управляющих опорных сигналов по току и напряжению на основе схем ФАПЧ, модули цифровых частотных фильтров основной гармоники тока и напряжения, блок определения текущих и прогнозных электрических параметров контролируемых сигналов тока и напряжения, блок принятия решения на аварийное отключение защищаемого объекта. Дополнительно введен блок определения амплитудных значений прогнозных функций тока и напряжения, входы которого подключены к блоку определения текущих и прогнозных электрических параметров контролируемых сигналов тока и напряжения ...

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Номер: RU2096887C1

Использование: для подачи сигнала на аварийное отключение комплексных распределительных устройств (КРУ) при возникновении в них электрической дуги короткого замыкания. Сущность изобретения: устройство содержит световод, два фотоэлектронных преобразователя (ФЭП), блок логарифмирования отношения токов, схему ИЛИ, АЦП, микропроцессор и исполнительные органы. Каждый конец световода подключен к входу соответствующего ЭП, выходы ФЭП подключены к соответствующим входам схемы ИЛИ и блока логарифмирования. Выход последнего соединен с первым входом АЦП, второй вход которого соединен с первым выходом микропроцессора. Выход АЦП подключен к первому входу микропроцессора. Выход схемы ИЛИ подключен к второму входу микропроцессора, а остальные выходы микропроцессора соединены с соответствующими входами исполнительных органов, количество которых определяется числом ячеек в КРУ, охваченных заявляемым устройством. Положительный эффект: расширение функциональных возможностей устройства, а именно обеспечение ...

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Номер: RU2120168C1

Данное изобретение относится к электроэнергетике. Способ включает осуществляемые селективным органом сравнение токов линий по абсолютной величине путем их преобразования в напряжения и выпрямления, а также определение поврежденной линии по наибольшему току и включение ее защиты при дополнительно введенном в систему источника тока нулевой последовательности путем заземления нейтрали трансформатора. Техническим результатом является обеспечение селективности при повреждениях в системах и сетях, состоящих из двух линий и трансформатора с изолированной нейтралью.

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Номер: RU2173924C1

Изобретение может быть использовано в технике релейной защиты объектов. Технический результат - повышение надежности системы за счет организации контроля и диагностики входных цепей (вторичных обмоток промежуточных трансформаторов тока и напряжения). Система содержит блоки гальванической развязки и предварительного масштабирования входных сигналов в виде тока и напряжения, блок частотных фильтров, аналого-цифровой преобразователь, микропроцессорную систему управления выходными реле и сигнализацией в соответствии с алгоритмами защиты, формирователь сигналов контроля и диагностики. Предложенная система необходима для выполнения функций релейной защиты, автоматики, измерения, осциллографирования, регистрации, управления и контроля присоединений и предназначена для установки в ячейках КРУ вводных, секционных, фидерных выключателей, трансформаторов и электродвигателей. 5 ил.

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Сущность изобретения: с целью уменьшения времени срабатывания защиты путем адаптации его к месту короткого замыкания место повреждения определяют по наличию сигнала максимальной токовой защиты в поврежденной ячейке и отсутствию сигнала у предыдущей по направлению от источника питания, при этом поврежденную ячейку фиксируют как нулевую ступень времени, а первую ступень определяют в ячейке по наличию сигнала в этой ячейке и наличию сигнала в ячейке нулевой ступени, при этом ступень времени Δt определяют из соотношения , где tmax - заданное максимально допустимое время срабатывания всей цепи защиты; n - максимальный номер ступени; n=R-1, где R - число рангов; to - собственное время задержки срабатывания ячейки; а время срабатывания МТЗ - Т каждой ячейки определяют из выражения T = to+ Ci• Δt, где Ci - номер ступени времени срабатывания защиты, где i=0, 1, 2 ... . 2 ил.

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Номер: RU2479904C1

Использование: в области электротехники. Технический результат - повышение надежности, сокращение времени наладки и обслуживания. Устройство содержит микропроцессорный модуль, модуль приема сигналов сигнализаций, модуль выхода сигналов сигнализаций и группу входов и выходов для соединения с ПЭВМ и АСУ ТП, а также модуль внешних фильтров, подключенный через соответствующую кросс-плату релейных модулей, по меньшей мере, к одному релейному модулю, модуль конденсаторных блоков, модуль блока питания, модуль внешней синхронизации часов, которые своими входами-выходами подключены к микропроцессорному модулю, при этом релейные модули снабжены механическими размыкателями с ручным управлением для отключения устройства от входных и выходных цепей. 5 з.п. ф-лы, 12 ил.

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Номер: RU2479903C1

Изобретение относится к электротехнике, в частности к устройствам релейной защиты и противоаварийной автоматики энергетических сетей с возможностью автоматизированного управления. Технический результат заключается в повышении надежности, сокращении времени наладки и обслуживания, а также в случае неполадок устройства быстром их нахождении и устранении без разбора сигнальных цепей и изолирования устройства от управляющих и управляемых объектов. Для этого заявленное устройство содержит микропроцессорный модуль, модуль приема сигналов сигнализаций, модуль выхода сигналов сигнализаций и группу входов и выходов для соединения с ПЭВМ и АСУ ТП, дополнительно введены модуль внешней синхронизации часов, который входами-выходами подключен к микропроцессорному модулю, а модули приема и выхода сигналов сигнализаций снабжены механическими размыкателями отключения внешних цепей, которые выполнены с ручным управлением и электронной сигнализацией коммутационного положения размыкателя, которая выведена ...

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Номер: RU2020687C1

Использование: для защиты от дуговых КЗ комплектных распределительных устройств. Сущность изобретения: при включении фотодатчиков по балансным (дифференциальным) схемам каждой пары ячеек используется компаратор с зоной нечувствительности и интегрирующий элемент, включенный между входами первой и второй схем сравнения. 2 ил.

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Номер: RU2524383C1
Принадлежит: АББ РИСЕРЧ ЛТД. (CH)

Использование: в области электротехники. Технический результат - повышение надежности. Способ включает следующие этапы: выбирают точку на линии передачи, защищенной дифференциально-токовой защитой; измеряют ток и напряжение на каждом из полюсов линии передачи; вычисляют компенсирующее напряжение в выбранной точке соответственно в соответствии с измеренными током и напряжением на каждом из полюсов; обнаруживают и вычисляют ошибку синхронизации путем сравнения компенсирующих напряжений. Ток и напряжение на каждом из полюсов измеряют до возникновения неисправности или после возникновения неисправности, и они могут быть измерены в виде векторных, выборочных величин, фазовых величин или значений последовательности. Точка может быть выбрана в любом месте линии передачи, предпочтительно посредине или на концах линии передачи, или в точке Т-образного соединения многополюсных линий передачи. Способ синхронизации дополнительно включает в себя этап распознавания, чем вызвана ошибка синхронизации: ...

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Номер: RU2755516C1

Использование: в области электротехники. Технический результат - снижение коэффициента изменения аварийного тока, что способствует защите оборудования в электросети постоянного тока, и во время сбоя не требуется блокировка трансформатора постоянного тока, а после устранения сбоя это способствует быстрому восстановлению системы. Система электросети постоянного тока включает: по крайней мере две питающие линии постоянного тока; по крайней мере один ограничитель тока выходящей линии и по крайней мере один трансформатор постоянного тока, один конец которого соединяется с первой питающей линией постоянного тока, а другой - со второй питающей линией постоянного тока или выходящей линией. Один конец ограничителя тока выходящей линии соединяется с упомянутой второй питающей линией постоянного тока, а второй конец соединяется с выходящей линией. Ограничитель тока выходящей линии включает первый блок ограничения тока, содержащий переключатель постоянного тока, а также параллельно подключенные первый ...

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Номер: RU2825577C1

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Номер: RU2009108751A
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... 1. Устройство управления и защиты присоединений переменного тока системы тягового электроснабжения, содержащее для каждого присоединения блок защиты от повышения напряжения, устройство контроля синхронизма, блок дистанционной защиты, блок определения места повреждения, блок защиты от замыкания на землю, устройство для записи аварийных режимов, блок обработки измеренных значений, блок формирования сигналов автоматического повторного включения, преобразователь напряжения питания, при этом вход устройства контроля синхронизма соединен с выходом датчика напряжения на шине питания, вход блока защиты от повышения напряжения и первый вход блока дистанционной защиты соединены с выходом датчика напряжения на шине питания, второй вход блока дистанционной защиты соединен с выходом датчика тока питающего фидера, отличающееся тем, что в него введен второй блок дистанционной защиты, первый вход которого соединен с выходом датчика напряжения на шине питания, второй вход соединен с выходом дополнительного ...

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Номер: RU2011120318A
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... 1. Способ адаптивного трехфазного быстрого повторного включения, применяемый к линиям передачи с компенсацией посредством шунтирующего реактора, отличающийся тем, что включает следующие шаги; ! - калибруют реле, чтобы отрегулировать время повторного включения в соответствии с типичным наибольшим значением после отключения линии; ! - измеряют напряжение между контактами автоматического выключателя с помощью трансформаторов напряжения; ! - получают среднеквадратичное значение напряжения между полюсами автоматического выключателя; ! - фильтруют среднеквадратичное значение для исключения высокочастотных гармоник; ! - определяют момент выключения автоматического выключателя; ! - определяют первый полупериод отфильтрованного сигнала; ! - определяют продолжительность первого полупериода отфильтрованного сигнала; ! - определяют продолжительность периода биений; и ! - регулируют время повторного включения, устанавливая его равным периоду биений. ! 2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что типичное ...

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... 1. Способ контроля сборной шины (10) электрической сети энергоснабжения по отношению к возникающим коротким замыканиям, причемсборная шина (10) имеет ввод (11) и по меньшей мере два ответвления (12а, 12b, 12с),в каждом ответвлении (12а, 12b, 12с) предусмотрено устройство (16а, 16b, 16с) защиты ответвления, которое контролирует соответствующее ответвление (12а, 12b, 12с) на короткие замыкания, ина вводе (11) предусмотрено устройство (13) защиты ввода, которое контролирует сборную шину (10) на короткие замыкания, и причемпри коротком замыкании на одном из ответвлений (например, 12а) соответствующее этому ответвлению (например, 12а) устройство (например, 16а) защиты ответвления посылает на устройство (13) защиты ввода сигнал блокирования, который задерживает или блокирует срабатывание размещенного во вводе (11) силового выключателя (15),отличающийся тем, чтоустройства (16а, 16b, 16с) защиты ответвлений по шине (19) передачи данных периодически посылают коммуникационные телеграммы (Т, Т, Т) ...

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Способ однофазного автоматического повторного включения в электропередачах переменного тока, при котором компенсацию тока подпитки дуги и восстанавливающегося напряжения в месте короткого замыкания осуществляют путем расшунтирования нейтрали четырехлучевого реактора и переключения отпаек компенсационного реактора в зависимости от отключенной фазы воздушной линии, отличающийся тем, что осуществляют управляемое, плавное изменение сопротивления компенсационного реактора в зависимости от мощности передаваемой по линии, уменьшают сопротивление компенсационного реактора для фазы, занимающей среднее положение на среднем участке транспозиции проводов ВЛ, и увеличивают для остальных фаз при увеличении положительного угла передачи мощности и, выполняют обратное для отрицательных углов, увеличивают сопротивление компенсационного реактора при уменьшении мощности шунтирующих реакторов, уменьшают зависимость сопротивления компенсационного от угла передачи мощности на линии при смещении места короткого ...

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Установка гарантированного питания, содержащая трехфазную сеть, пускатель, автомат включения резерва, содержащий замыкающий контактор и размыкающий контактор, выпрямитель, аккумуляторную батарею, коммутатор тока, электромашинный агрегат, содержащий первый двигатель, второй двигатель и синхронный генератор, объединенные общим валом, и трехфазные потребители, причем пускатель подключен к трехфазной сети, выход замыкающего контактора автомата включения резерва соединен с выходом размыкающего контактора автомата включения резерва, вход выпрямителя соединен с трехфазной сетью через пускатель, а его первый выход подключен к аккумуляторной батарее непосредственно и ко второму двигателю через коммутатор тока, трехфазные потребители соединены с трехфазной сетью через замыкающий контактор автомата включения резерва и с синхронным генератором через размыкающий контактор указанного автомата, отличающаяся тем, что замыкающие и размыкающие контакторы автомата включения резерва выполнены каждый на трех ...

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... 1. Устройство для выявления присоединения с замыканием на землю в сети с изолированной нейтралью, содержащее фильтры токов нулевой последовательности, включенные в цепь каждого присоединения, фильтр напряжения нулевой последовательности, подключенный к сборным шинам, устройство (генератор) для создания тока нулевой последовательности, подключенное к сборным шинам через нормально разомкнутый трехфазный выключатель, управляемый модулем контроля и управления, подключенным к фильтру напряжения нулевой последовательности, который осуществляет кратковременное замыкание указанного выключателя в случае превышения порога срабатывания устройства управления, отличающееся тем, что в блок управления введена линия задержки, а устройство (генератор) тока нулевой последовательности реализовано в виде трехстержневого трехфазного ненасыщаемого реактора с соединением обмоток в звезду с заземленной нейтралью. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что к упомянутым фильтрам тока и напряжения нулевой последовательности ...

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Способ защиты участков контактной сети от токов короткого замыкания по величине и приращению тока, отличающийся тем, что на смежных фидерах контактной сети, разделенных изолирующим воздушным промежутком, дополнительно определяют величины, пропорциональные скоростям изменения тока в них, складывают эти величины с учетом их знаков, а полученную сумму сравнивают с уставкой по скорости изменения тока, значительно меньшей, чем величины, пропорциональные скоростям изменения тока на каждом из смежных фидеров, и если полученная сумма больше уставки, то подают сигнал на отключение выключателя того фидера, скорость нарастания тока на котором положительна.

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Изобретение относится к электротехнике , в частности к релейной защите, и может быть использовано в трехфазной автономной сети с изолированной нейтралью с частотно-регулируемым электродвигателем для защиты от короткого замыкания. Трехфазная автономная сеть содержит трехфазный датчик тока, трехфазный датчик напряжения , блок измерения электромагнитной мощности, блок определения полярности тока, компараторы, логический блок, дискриминатор длительности импульсов, одно- вибратор, исполнительный орган. Сущность изобретения: выявление режима короткого замыкания осуществляется по сопоставлению длительности отрицательных и положительных мгновенных значений сигналов с выхода блока определения полярности тока и блока измерения электромагнитной мощности за период. Этим исключаются ложные срабатывания исполнительного блока и достигается возможность применения в сети преобразователей частоты с обратным диодным мостом сброса энергии электродвигателя в звено постоянного тока ПЧ. 2 ил. Ё ...

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СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ АВАРИЙНЫМ РЕЖИМОМ СЕТИ ПЕРЕМЕННОГО ТОКА, получающей электроснабжение от источника питания путем включения тиристорного короткозалмкате 1я на время пропуска ударной волны тока короткого замыкания, отключения короткозамыкателя на время, достаточное для срабатывания защиты поврежденного фидера, повторного включения короткозамыкателя на время коммутации выключателя поврежденного фидера, повторения цикла включения и отключения короткозамыкателя число раз, равное числу ступеней селективности защиты сети, отличающийс я тем, что, с -целью повьлаения надежности, производят измерение тока на поврежденном участке сети за точкой включения короткозамыкателя по отношению к источнику питания 1, тока со стороны источника питания ig, тока в тиристорном короткозамыкателе 1з и осуществляют i отключение короткозамыкателя при выполнении условия k i i k + (Л ijk, где коэффициенты K KjiKj выбраны такими, что К KI Kg.

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Номер: SU1411878A1
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Изобретение относится к производству , преобразованию и распределению электрической энергии, а именно к схемам защиты электрических линий , машин и приборов. Цель изобретения - noBbiaieHHe надежности функционирования релейной защиты и автоматики и повышение быстродействия при сохранении селективности их путем автоматического изменения уставок защиты и автоматики сети при изменении режима ее работы, В устройство введены блок фиксации отключения присоединения подстанции с ме няющим- ся режимом работы элемента сети, соединенный с блоком переключения уставок релейной защиты и автоматики на той же подстанции, комплекты в цепи устройства переключения уставок релейной защиты и автоматики, связанные с максимальной токовой защитой нулевой последовательности от замыкания на землю и дистанционной защитой от междуфазных коротких замыканий каждой из линий электропередачи , отходящей от нее я с выходами высокочастотных передатчиков этих линий, а выходы высокочастотных приемников смежных подстанций подключены ...

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23-01-1988 дата публикации

Способ выделения поврежденного участка линии электропередачи с двухсторонним питанием при помощи направленного импульса

Номер: SU1368942A1
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Изобретение относится к средствам противоаварийной автоматики ли1тй электропередач в основном сельскохозяйственного назначения. Цель изобретения - повышение надежности. Поставленная цель достигается тем, что при возникновении на линии повреждения ток к.з. протекает к месту повреждения как со стороны головного выключателя (ГВ) линии, так и (после срабатывания АВР) со стороны пункта АВР (ПАВР). После отключения ГВ и выключателя ПАВР отключают и все СКА, в их блоках управления (БУ) запускают передатчики высокочастотного включающего импульса, который по проводам линии передают в направлении, обратном направлению тока к.з. Прием этих импульсов в БУ СКА обеспечивает включение всех СКА, кроме ближайших к месту к.з. Напряжение на неповреж- денных участках восстанавливают автоматическим повторным включением ГВ и выключателя ПАВР. 1 ил. с ...

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23-10-1992 дата публикации

Распределительное устройство низкого напряжения

Номер: SU1771027A1
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Использование: распределение электроэнергии между потребителями и защита электрических цепей от токов короткого замыкания . Сущность изобретения: устройство содержит вводной выключатель, число пол юсов которого равно числу фаз, подходящих к устройству. Устройство содержит также два фидера и столько же фидерных аппаратов управления. Дугогасительные камеры вводного выключателя и фидерных аппаратов каждой фазы выполнены в виде одной камеры с вырезами, число которых равно общему количеству всех аппаратов, как вводного, так и фидерных. Указанные вырезы в камере расположены против соответствующих контактов вводного выключателя и фидерных аппаратов. 2 ил.

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23-03-1992 дата публикации

Способ выделения поврежденного участка линии электропередачи с двусторонним питанием при помощи секционирующих выключателей

Номер: SU1721700A1
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Изобретение относится к электротехнике , в частности к релейной защите и проти- воаварийной автоматике линий электропередач. Цель изобретения - повышение надежности выделения поврежденного участка путем сокращения количества коммутации выключателями. Для этого на части секционирующих выключателей 5, расположенных через один, начиная с ближайшего к выключателю автоматического ТшI lirj ввода резерва (АВР), контролируют напряжение только с одного конца и перестройку выдержек времени максимальных токовых защит (МТЗ) секционирующих выключателей 5 и 8 осуществляют по факту снижения (хотя бы кратковременного) напряжения на данных выключателях ниже наперед заданной для каждого секционирующего выключателя уставки, значение которой для выключателя с контролем напряжения с одного (5) и с двух (8) концов выбирают наименьшим из условия отстройки от остаточных напряжений при КЗ на концах соответственно примыкающих к нему и смежных (через один выключатель) участков в полной схеме и включенном выключателе ...

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23-06-1990 дата публикации

Устройство для защиты электрических сетей от перегрузок

Номер: SU1573500A1
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Изобретение относится к электротехнике, в частности к релейной защите электрических сетей. Цель изобретения - повышение чувствительности для защиты электрических сетей с мощными нелинейными нагрузками. Поставленная цель достигается тем, что дополнительно введенный фильтр верхних частот 5 пропускает токи гармоник, частота которых выше большей по частоте преобладающей гармоники, на которую настроен фильтр высших гармоник 4. 1 ил.

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23-01-1990 дата публикации

Устройство для резервной защиты линии с отпаечными трансформаторами

Номер: SU1134082A1
Автор: КУЗНИК Ю.С.
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УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ РЕЗЕРВНОЙ ЗАЩИТЫ ЛИНИИ С ОТПАЕЧНЬМИ ТРАНСФОРМАТОРАМИ , содержащее трансформаторы и напряжения, подключенные к блоку токовой фильтровой защиты, выход которого соединен с блоком отключения , состоящим из реле времени , обмотка которого подключена к выходным контактам блока заОциты, а первые замыкающиеся с выдер 1ккой времени контакты реле времени включены в цепь отключения выключателя, отличаю щеес я тем, что, с целью повышения чувствительности к трехфазным коротким замыканиям, переходящим из двухфазных, дополцительно введены фазочувствительные блоки вьщеления соответственно активной и реактивной составляющих тбка линии, два блока задержки, два блока сравнения , максимальное и минимальное реле, причем входы фазочувствительных блоков подключены к трансформаторам тока и напряжения, выход фазочувствительного блока вьщеления реактивной составляющей тока подключен к входам первого блока сравнения непосредственно и через первый блок задержки, выход фазочувствительного блока вьщеления ...

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07-09-1984 дата публикации

Способ определения поврежденного участка и состояния коммутационной аппаратуры секционированной линии

Номер: SU1112482A1
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СПОСОБ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ ПОВРЕЖДЕННОГО УЧАСТКА И СОСТОЯНИЯ КОММУТАЦИОННОЙ АППАРАТУРЫ СЕКЦИОНИРОВАННОЙ ЛИНИИ, по которому фиксируют параметры тока короткого замыкания и положение выключателя в начале линии,производят сравнение измеренных параметров с заданными и по результатам сравнения вырабатывают сигнал о месте повреждения и положении, коммутационной аппаратуры, отличающийся тем, что, с целью повышения достоверности определения поврежденного участка и состояния коммутационной аппаратуры, в качестве упомянутых параметров тока короткого замыкания измеряют величину и длительность протекания тока короткого замыка ния, сопоставляют их с расчетными значениями токов короткого замыкания в начале и в конце каждого из участков и временем действия защиты участков, и если зафиксированная длительность превышает расчетное время не менее чем на ступень селективности , то вырабатывают сигна, об отказе секционирующего аппарата, а в случае совпадения зафиксированной и расчетной длительностей - о поврежденном ...

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01-01-1938 дата публикации

Устройство для защиты линий связи

Номер: SU52689A1
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19-07-2012 дата публикации

Rate of change differential protection

Номер: US20120182657A1
Принадлежит: ERLPhase Power Tech Ltd

A method and algorithm are disclosed that can be used to determine if an electrical fault exists within a protection zone defined as in the area between specific current transformers. (CTs). Currents from CTs are brought into a microprocessor (or other device) that converts the analog currents into digital quantities. The current quantities are summed both vectorially and arithmetically by the microprocessor. The mathematical derivative of the vector and the arithmetic sums are compared in order to determine if an electrical fault exists within the protection zone. An electrical trip signal is generated by the microprocessor if the fault is deemed to be in the protection zone.

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13-09-2012 дата публикации

Dc electrical power system

Номер: US20120228949A1
Принадлежит: Rolls Royce PLC

A DC electrical power system has a power generator converter system, a positive supply rail extending from the converter system, a negative supply rail extending from the converter system, and a midpoint earthing arrangement operatively connecting to the supply rails. The earthing arrangement is connected to earth by a solid earth connection. The network further has a first protective device on one of the supply rails which in case of a fault is operable to interrupt current flowing on that rail, and a second protective device on the earthing arrangement which in case of a fault is operable to interrupt current flowing to earth through the solid earth connection.

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03-01-2013 дата публикации

Systems and methods for grounding power line sections to clear faults

Номер: US20130003234A1
Принадлежит: SEARETE LLC

Systems and methods for dynamically clearing faults in a power transmission line involve automatically terminating ends of a section of the power line while preserving electrical and/or physical continuity of the power line. The terminating of the ends is reversed at about voltage zero-crossings in the power line to clear a fault.

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31-01-2013 дата публикации

System and method for protecting an electrical grid against faults

Номер: US20130027829A1
Принадлежит: ABB SpA

A system and method are provided for protecting a power grid against electric faults. A first circuit breaker is associated with a first electronic unit and positioned at a first hierarchy level. One or more additional circuit breakers, each including a corresponding second electronic unit, are positioned at one or more additional levels hierarchically lower than the first level and cascaded to each other. The first circuit breaker includes at least one semiconductor electronic breaking device. The first electronic unit is configured to, upon the appearance of an electric fault in a grid area, drive the breaking device to limit the current flowing through it for a predetermined period of time, and send to the circuit breakers on lower hierarchy levels an intervention command to allow intervention, among the circuit breakers that detected the fault, of the closest circuit breaker positioned immediately upstream from the area where the fault occurred.

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

BREAKER FAILURE PROTECTION OF HVDC CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Номер: US20130077204A1
Принадлежит: ABB RESEARCH LTD

A breaker failure protection system for a high voltage direct current, HVDC, circuit breaker is provided. The circuit breaker is arranged for interrupting a DC circuit upon reception of a trip signal. The protection system includes a current sensor, at least one inductor, and a breaker failure detection unit. The current sensor is arranged for measuring a current I(t) through the DC circuit. The at least one inductor is connected in series with the DC circuit. The breaker failure detection unit is arranged for assessing, whether the circuit breaker has failed, and sending, if the circuit breaker has failed, a trip signal to an adjacent circuit breaker. The assessment is based on the measured current. The stability of HVDC grids may be improved by sending, in case of a breaker failure, a trip signal to adjacent circuit breakers. Further, a method of breaker failure protection for an HVDC circuit breaker is provided. 16-. (canceled)7. A breaker failure protection system for a high voltage direct current , HVDC , circuit breaker arranged for interrupting a DC circuit upon reception of a trip signal , the system comprising:a current sensor being arranged for measuring a current I(t) through the DC circuit,at least one inductor connected in series with the DC circuit, and assessing, on the basis of the measured current, whether the circuit breaker has failed, and', 'sending, if the circuit breaker has failed, a trip signal to an adjacent circuit breaker., 'a breaker failure detection unit being arranged for8. The protection system according to claim 7 , wherein the breaker failure detection unit is further arranged for assessing whether the circuit breaker has failed by deciding that the circuit breaker has failed if |I(t)|>0 after a predetermined time interval Δt claim 7 , starting from the reception of the trip signal by the circuit breaker claim 7 , has lapsed.10. A method of breaker failure protection for a high voltage direct current claim 7 , HVDC claim 7 , circuit ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

Communication method and apparatus of network management system

Номер: US20130132555A1
Принадлежит: ABB Research Ltd Switzerland

The invention provides a communication system for a power distribution network, which comprises at least two distribution domains, each of the domains includes one management device and at least one electrical device. The management device is configured as connected with the electrical devices within its domain, and is further configured as capable of collect information from the electrical devices. The system also comprises a communication link, which is arranged for the management devices of different domains, and the management devices are configured as capable of directly exchanging information through the link.

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

Multi-directional electrical power protection system

Номер: US20130162035A1
Принадлежит: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp

A multidirectional electrical power protection system, includes a first power supply and at least a second power supply with each supply being configured for supplying power to a main bus circuit; a first load bus electrically connected to the first power supply and at least the second power supply, at least a second load bus electrically coupled with each of the first power supply and at least the second power supply, the first load bus and the second load bus configured for energizing devices connected to the respective first and second load bus; and at least one smart contactor in coupled with the main bus circuit, the at least one smart contactor being configured for sensing a first current flowing in a first direction through the main bus circuit and for sensing a second current flowing in a second direction through the main bus circuit.

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

Power management and distribution system having a fault detection and isolation assembly and method

Номер: US20130271884A1
Принадлежит: Hamilton Sundstrand Corp

A power management and distribution system includes a source block having a power distribution line, wherein the power distribution line includes a distribution switch. At least one load block is in operable communication with the power distribution line and having a plurality of load block power output lines, wherein each of the plurality of load block power output lines includes a load switch. Further included is a plurality of loads each carried power by at least one of the plurality of load block power output lines. Yet further included is a protection logic unit comprising at least one algorithm for comparing a power characteristic to a power characteristic threshold at a plurality of locations, wherein the protection logic unit selectively determines which of the source block switches, distribution switches and the load switches of the plurality of load block power output lines are opened based on at least one comparison.

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

Modular FACTS Devices with External Fault Current Protection

Номер: US20190006835A1
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Flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) enabling distributed controls is a requirement for power transmission and distribution, to improve line balancing and distribution efficiency. These FACTS devices are electronic circuits that vary in the type of services they provide. All FACTS devices have internal circuitry to handle fault currents. Most of these circuits are unique in design for each manufacturer, which make these FACTS devices non-modular, non-interchangeable, expensive and heavy. One of the most versatile FACTS device is the static synchronous series compensator (SSSC), which is used to inject impedance into the transmission lines to change the power flow characteristics. The addition of integrated fault current handling circuitry makes the SSSC and similar FACTS devices unwieldy, heavy, and not a viable solution for distributed control. What is disclosed are modifications to FACTS devices that move the fault current protection external to the FACTS device and make them modular and re-usable. 1. A method of providing distributed controls for a power transmission and distribution system comprising:providing FACTS devices, each without fault current protection;providing fault current protection modules as modules not containing a FACTS device;providing a plurality of FACTS devices on a power transmission line; andcoupling a fault current module to the transmission line so that the fault current module is coupled in parallel with all FACTS devices in the plurality of FACTS devices.2. The method of wherein the FACTS devices comprise at least one static synchronous series compensator.3. The method of wherein the FACTS devices comprise at least one thyristor controlled series compensator.4. The method of wherein the FACTS devices are connected in series.5. The method of wherein the FACTS devices are connected in parallel.6. The method of wherein some of the FACTS devices are connected in series and some of the FACTS devices are connected in parallel.7. The ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

Securing against malicious control of circuit breakers in electrical substations

Номер: US20190006837A1
Автор: Junho Hong, Reynaldo Nuqui
Принадлежит: ABB Inc USA

An example method for detecting and mitigating attacks on electric power substations comprises detecting a command to open or close a circuit breaker in the electric power substation. A modified extended substation model for the electric power substation is generated, based on the detected command and based on measurements in substation, where the modified extended substation model is a power flow model for the substation and for one or more directly connected neighboring substations. A power flow analysis is performed, using the modified extended substation model, to generate a predicted voltage for each of a plurality of nodes in the substation and in the one or more directly connected neighboring substations. Each predicted voltage is compared to a corresponding allowable voltage range, and execution of the command is blocked in response to determining that one or more of the voltages is outside the corresponding allowable voltage range.

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

NOVEL COMBINED DIRECT CURRENT CIRCUIT BREAKER AND APPLICATION METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20190006838A1
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A combined direct current circuit breaker includes a transfer branch, an energy absorption branch, at least two primary branches and at least two secondary branches; the transfer branch is connected in parallel with the energy absorption branch; the primary branches are in one-to-one correspondence with the second branches; the primary branches are connected with direct current outgoing lines of a direct current busbar in a high-voltage direct current power transmission system; the secondary branches are connected in series with the transfer branches and then connected in parallel with two ends of the primary branches corresponding to the secondary branches. 1. A combined direct current circuit breaker , comprising a transfer branch , an energy absorption branch , at least two primary branches and at least two secondary branches ,wherein the transfer branch is connected in parallel with the energy absorption branch;the primary branches are in one-to-one correspondence with the second branches; the primary branches are connected with direct current outgoing lines of a direct current busbar in a high-voltage direct current power transmission system; andthe secondary branches are connected in series with the transfer branches and then connected in parallel with two ends of the primary branches corresponding to the secondary branches.2. The combined direct current circuit breaker according to claim 1 , whereineach primary branch comprises at least one quick mechanical switch and at least one power electronic switch connected in series, and is arranged to conduct a load current when the high-voltage direct current power transmission system normally runs;each secondary branch comprises at least one quick mechanical switch and at least one power electronic switch connected in series, and is arranged to isolate a current and voltage between the direct current outgoing lines;the transfer branch comprises multiple power electronic switches connected in series, and is arranged ...

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20150021987A1
Принадлежит: LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

A power control system includes an event data bus configured to carry event information. Several power supply managers are coupled to the same event bus. Each power supply manager has one or more point of load (POL) regulators assigned to it. Each power supply manager communicates event information with other POL power supply managers over the event data bus. 1. A power control system comprising:an event data bus configured to carry event information;a plurality of power supply managers, each coupled to the event data bus;one or more point of load (POL) regulators assigned to each power supply manager, respectively;wherein each power supply manager is configured to communicate event information with other power supply managers over the event data bus.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the event information comprises one or more fault conditions of a POL regulator.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein:the event data bus is divided into periodic time slots; andeach different fault condition has a different time slot.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein each power supply manager is configured to determine one or more fault conditions of the one or more POL regulators assigned to it.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein each power supply manager is configured to determine one or more fault conditions of other power supply managers coupled to the event data bus by monitoring the event information on the event data bus.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein each power supply manager is configured to selectively turn ON/OFF the one or more POL regulators assigned to it based on at least one of:a determined fault condition of one or more POL regulators assigned to it; anda fault condition provided by other power supply managers, determined via the event information on the event data bus.7. The system of claim 5 , wherein each power supply manager is configured to:determine a severity of a fault condition determined from the event information of the event data bus based on a type of POL ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

Direct Current Switch-Off Device And Control Method Thereof

Номер: US20190020193A1
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A direct current switch-off device comprises an on-state current branch circuit and a current commutating and breaking unit which are connected in parallel. The on-state current branch circuit has a mechanical switch (S) and a current transfer module which are connected in series. The current commutating and breaking unit comprises a bridge-type branch circuit and a current-breaking branch circuit. The current-breaking branch circuit and two bridge arms of the bridge-type branch circuit are connected in parallel. The current-breaking branch circuit comprises a nonlinear resistor (RI) and a valve group consisting of fully-controlled devices connected in series. The nonlinear resistor (RI) and the valve group are connected in parallel. Two ends of each fully-controlled device in the valve group are connected in parallel with a buffering and reclosing circuit. 1. A direct current switch-off device , comprising an on-state current branch circuit and a current commutating and breaking unit which are connected in parallel , the on-state current branch circuit comprising a mechanical switch and a current transfer module which are connected in series , and the current commutating and breaking unit comprising a bridge-type branch circuit and a current-breaking branch circuit , characterized in that , the current-breaking branch circuit and two bridge arms of the bridge-type branch circuit are connected in parallel; the current-breaking branch circuit comprises one or more current-breaking modules connected in series;each current-breaking module comprises a nonlinear resistor and a valve group consisting of fully-controlled devices connected in series, the nonlinear resistor and the valve group being connected in parallel, wherein two ends of each fully-controlled device in the valve group are connected in parallel with a buffering and reclosing circuit.2. The direct current switch-off device according to claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , the current transfer module ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

Coordination of variable groupings of control channels

Номер: US20160026160A1
Автор: John A. Dickey
Принадлежит: Hamilton Sundstrand Corp

A system for dynamically controlling the functionality of control channels in an electrical system includes a plurality of control channels, each operatively connected to at least one state change device connected to an electrical component. Each control channel is operatively connected to at least one adjacent control channel by a control channel communication line. Each control channel is configured to store grouping information of the state change device. A controller is operatively connected to each control channel such that each control channel can receive the grouping information from the controller. The controller is configured to selectively send grouping information to allow each control channel to directly communicate with adjacent control channels within their respective grouping such that each control channel in a grouping functions together in unison when the at least one state change device in a grouping changes state.

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

MODULAR DC CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH INTEGRATED ENERGY STORAGE FOR FUTURE DC NETWORKS

Номер: US20220045506A1
Автор: Na Risha, Wang Jin, ZHANG Yue
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A T-breaker is an all-in-one solution for dc microgrid fault protection, power flow control, and power quality improvement. A T-breaker features a modular multilevel “T” structure with integrated energy storage devices. The two horizontal arms of the T-breaker realize fault current breaking, load voltage compensation, and power flow control; and the vertical arm of the T-breaker realizes shunt compensation. The configuration provides excellent voltage scalability and relaxes the requirements on the switching signal synchronization during fault transients. The local energy storage in sub-modules eases the fault energy dissipation requirement placed on the traditionally-adopted surge arrestors. The modular multilevel structure also offers immense control flexibility for all types of targeted functions of the provided T-breaker. 1. A system comprising:a first horizontal arm comprising a first half bridge structure and a first energy storage component in a first sub-module;a second horizontal arm comprising a second half bridge structure and a second energy storage component in a second sub-module, wherein terminals of each of the first sub-module and the second sub-module are connected to a distribution line; anda vertical arm connected to a middle point of the first horizontal arm and the second horizontal arm.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein a respective arm inductance on the first horizontal arm and the second horizontal arm respectively comprise a cable inductance and a line reactor inductance.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the vertical arm uses a discrete inductor.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein a current on each of the first horizontal arm claim 3 , the second horizontal arm claim 3 , and the vertical arm is fed back to a controller two bus terminal voltages.5. The system of claim 4 , further comprising a mechanical disconnecting switch to cut off a residual leakage current after current breaking events.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR ISOLATING A NETWORK PROTECTOR IN AN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

Номер: US20190027924A1
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In an electric power distribution network power is provided via high voltage cables carrying large secondary distribution currents which are connected to various electrical components such as transformers and network protectors which detect and accommodate secondary network power flow and problems such as network component malfunctioning or failure, and dangerous operating conditions such as an out of phase current status within the three or four high voltage primary power conducting cables arranged in parallel to share the load. network protectors address, among other things, a voltage out of phase situation in the cables which can lead to dangerous interruption conditions and result in damage to, or destruction of, the power distribution network and safety to the general public. The present invention addresses the problems associated with a faulty or failed network protector which permits continuous reversal in the direction of power (current) flow. Isolation of the problem network protector is achieved by transferring its load to associated network protectors on the secondary network to allow for safe servicing, or removal and replacement, of the hung-up network protector. The inventive electric network protector protection system automatically accommodates either 120 volt or 277 volt network systems, and further contemplates an arrangement for safely and securely connecting the network protector isolator's bus bar to a temporary power cable connected to contactors which can isolate a defective network protector from its associated network transformer. 1. For use in a high voltage , multi-cable electric power distribution network including a network bus and having a power transformer and a network protector coupled to said network via a fuse link , wherein the network protector is subject to malfunctioning allowing a load power current to flow through the power transformer in a direction opposite to the direction of current flow during normal operation resulting ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

System and method for monitoring and controlling electrical network

Номер: US20160036214A1
Автор: Oren Meiri, Yuval Shmidov
Принадлежит: Individual

A system and method for monitoring and controlling an electrical network includes a plurality of peripheral units installed at various nodes along the branches of the electrical network, each peripheral unit including current meters and voltage meters to measure current of a phase wire, current of the neutral wire, current of the ground wire, current difference between a phase wire and the neutral wire, voltage between a phase wire and the neutral wire and voltage between the neutral wire and the ground wire; switches connected to the phase wires and the neutral wires; and a central processing unit configured to: collect data from the meters, analyze the data to detect faults at the electrical network, and control the switches of the plurality of peripheral units, so as to disconnect faulty branches of the electrical network.

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PROTECTION IN A MIXED POWER TRANSMISSION LINE

Номер: US20180034265A1
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A method is provided for protection in a mixed power transmission line by controlling a switching device connected thereto through an Intelligent Electronic Device (IED). The mixed line has two or more sections with at least one overhead section (A) and at least one underground section (B), wherein every two consecutive sections are connected at a junction (C). The method is implemented by the IED (), which receives a signal from a measurement equipment. The IED detects a travelling wave from the signal, and determines a first peak of the travelling wave and at least one a peak width, a rise time and a discharge time of the first peak. The IED identifies the section with the fault based on a comparison of at least one of the peak width, the rise time and the discharge time with a corresponding threshold value of each junction, and controls the switching device based on the comparison. 1. A method for protection in response to a fault in a mixed power transmission line by controlling a switching device connected to the mixed power transmission line through an Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) , the mixed power transmission line comprising two or more sections with at least one overhead section and at least one underground section , each section of the two or more sections being one of an overhead section and an underground section , wherein every two consecutive sections of the mixed power transmission line are connected at a junction , the method being implemented by the IED of the mixed power transmission line , wherein the IED receives a signal from a measurement equipment connected to the mixed power transmission line , the IED performing:detecting a travelling wave from the signal received from the measurement equipment, wherein the travelling wave is generated due to the fault in a section of the two or more sections of the mixed power transmission line;determining a first peak of the travelling wave and at least one a peak width, a rise time and a discharge ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

REDUNDANT AND FAULT-TOLERANT POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM HAVING AN INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION NETWORK

Номер: US20190036323A1
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A power distribution and communication system includes nodes connected by power lines and communication links. The system receives power from one or more power sources. Each node contains at least one power port, data port and load port. Associated with each power port and load port is a port monitor for measuring current flowing into or out of the port and the voltage difference between the port outlet and ground, which measurements are passed to a processing element. The processing element and monitor analyze measured values to detect fault conditions. Upon fault condition detection, the port is disabled by opening a switch, disconnecting the port from the system voltage. The processing element receives power directly from the power line, thus receiving power from a live power line even if the associated power port is disabled allowing the processing element to enable a disabled node following a failure. 1. A power distribution system having an integrated communication network , comprising: a power port and an associated port monitor;', 'a load port and an associated port monitor; and', 'a processing element;', 'wherein the port monitors associated with the power port and the load port are connected to the processing element, and include a current monitor for measuring current flowing into or out of the corresponding port;, 'a plurality of nodes, wherein each of the nodes includesa topology that enables current to flow bi-directionally between the nodes; anda communication link for conducting data bi-directionally between the nodes; a power source connected to a particular power port at a corresponding node, or', 'a device connected to a particular load port at a corresponding node., 'enabling or disabling any of, 'wherein data passed on the communication link is used for any of2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processing element corresponding to each of the nodes is configured to:send and receive current measurements between the corresponding node and a ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ELECTRICAL NETWORK

Номер: US20200036179A1
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A method operates an electrical network, in particular a power supply network or power distribution network, in which protective apparatuses are connected to a multiplicity of measurement positions. The protective apparatuses monitor an assigned network section of the electrical network and are respectively parameterized with at least one apparatus-side parameter value which influences the mode of operation of the respective protective apparatus. Accordingly, the protective apparatuses are remotely readable and are connected to a superordinate central device, and the central device reads out the apparatus-side parameter values from the protective apparatuses. 1. A method for operating an electrical network , which comprises the steps of:connecting protective apparatuses to a plurality of measurement positions, the protective apparatuses monitoring an assigned network section of the electrical network and are respectively parameterized with at least one apparatus-side parameter value which influences a mode of operation of a respective protective apparatus;remotely reading the protective apparatuses which are connected to a superordinate central device; andreading out, via the superordinate central device, apparatus-side parameter values from the protective apparatuses.2. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises:comparing, via the central device, the apparatus-side parameter values read-out with setpoint parameter values for the protective apparatuses; andgenerating an update signal when the apparatus-side parameter values differ from the setpoint parameter values.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein:the apparatus-side protective apparatuses are remotely configurable; andthe superordinate central device compares the apparatus-side parameter values with setpoint parameter values for the protective apparatuses and, in a scope of a remote configuration, replaces the apparatus-side parameter values with corresponding ones of the setpoint ...

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12-02-2015 дата публикации

Potential Arc Fault Detection and Suppression

Номер: US20150043110A1
Автор: Dent Paul Wilkinson
Принадлежит: KOOLBRIDGE INC.

A wiring fault detector adapted specifically to address the requirement for arc fault protection specified in National Electrical Code (2011) article 690.11 comprises running at least one additional wire in parallel with the power conductors to be protected, thereby allowing evaluation at the location of a fault detector of an electrical parameter indicative of conductor integrity along its whole length. 1. A photovoltaic combiner for combining currents from a number of photovoltaic source circuits each comprising a corresponding string of solar panels and for delivering the combined current to a photovoltaic output circuit , the combiner including:at least one positive terminal and at least one negative terminal for the connection of power conductors to said photovoltaic output circuit;at least one additional terminal for the connection of at least one conductor additional to the said power conductors;at least one arc fault detector connected to said power conductors and said at least one additional conductor for detecting potential wiring faults that could lead to arcing and for providing electrical signals on said at least one additional conductors indicative of detected faults; 'a fault indicator for providing a fault alert to a human operator.', 'a controlled circuit interruption device connected in each of said photovoltaic source circuits, said interruption devices being controllable in dependence on said electrical signals indicative of faults to interrupt the current in the associated photovoltaic source circuits, and'}2. The photovoltaic combiner of wherein said controlled circuit interruption devices are controllable in dependence on said electrical signals indicative of faults to interrupt the current in all of said photovoltaic source circuits thereby interrupting the combined current in said photovoltaic output circuit.3. The photovoltaic combiner of wherein said fault indicator indicates which of said power conductors is faulty.4. The photovoltaic ...

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12-02-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GROUNDING POWER LINE SECTIONS TO CLEAR FAULTS

Номер: US20150043112A1
Принадлежит: SEARETE LLC

A system for clearing power transmission line faults includes a sensor network configured to communicate with a transmission line and configured to detect one or more faults on the transmission line, a crowbar configured to coordinately switch first and second ends of a section of the transmission line to respective termination points, wherein the crowbar includes first and second grounding switches disposed respectively at about the first and second ends of the section of the transmission line, and a controller configured to receive information from the sensor network and configured to control the switching of the crowbar in response to the information. 1. A system for clearing power transmission line faults , comprising:a sensor network configured to communicate with a transmission line and configured to detect one or more faults on the transmission line;a crowbar configured to coordinately switch first and second ends of a section of the transmission line to respective termination points, wherein the crowbar includes first and second grounding switches disposed respectively at about the first and second ends of the section of the transmission line, and wherein the crowbar is configured to receive information from the sensor network and configured to control the switching of the first and second grounding switches in response to the information.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the crowbar comprises at least one of a mechanical switch claim 1 , an electro-mechanical switch claim 1 , a solid state switch claim 1 , an SCR claim 1 , an IGBT claim 1 , a thyristor claim 1 , an optoelectronic switch claim 1 , an Austin switch claim 1 , a photo-activated switch claim 1 , a crossed-field switch claim 1 , a gas-based switch claim 1 , and a vacuum-based switch.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a first termination element; anda second termination element, wherein the first termination element and the second termination element are configured to control a ...

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11-02-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GROUNDING POWER LINE SECTIONS TO CLEAR FAULTS

Номер: US20160043540A1
Принадлежит: SEARETE LLC

A system for clearing power transmission line faults includes a sensor network configured to communicate with a transmission line and configured to detect one or more faults on the transmission line, a crowbar configured to coordinately switch first and second ends of a section of the transmission line to respective termination points, wherein the crowbar includes first and second grounding switches disposed respectively at about the first and second ends of the section of the transmission line, and a controller configured to receive information from the sensor network and configured to control the switching of the crowbar in response to the information. 1. A system for clearing power transmission line faults , comprising:a sensor network configured to communicate with a transmission line and predict an impending fault on the transmission line;a crowbar configured to coordinately switch first and second ends of a section of the transmission line to respective termination points, wherein the crowbar includes first and second grounding switches disposed respectively at about the first and second ends of the section of the transmission line, and wherein the crowbar is configured to control the switching of the first and second grounding switches in response to a prediction of the impending fault.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the crowbar comprises at least one of a mechanical switch claim 1 , an electro-mechanical switch claim 1 , a solid state switch claim 1 , an SCR claim 1 , an IGBT claim 1 , a thyristor claim 1 , an optoelectronic switch claim 1 , an Austin switch claim 1 , a photo-activated switch claim 1 , a crossed-field switch claim 1 , a gas-based switch claim 1 , and a vacuum-based switch.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a first termination element; anda second termination element, wherein the first termination element and the second termination element are configured to control a potential difference across the section of the transmission ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

IDENTIFICATION OF FAULTY SECTION OF POWER TRANSMISSION LINE

Номер: US20200041562A1
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Techniques for identifying faulty sections in power transmission lines are described. A first positive sequence voltage and first positive sequence current at a first terminal of a power transmission line are computed based on a first voltage and first current at the first terminal. A second positive sequence voltage and second positive sequence current at a second terminal are computed based on a second voltage and second current. Based on the first positive sequence voltage and the first positive sequence current, a first junction voltage and first junction current from the first terminal at a junction are computed. Based on the second positive sequence voltage and the second positive sequence current, a second junction voltage and second junction current from the second terminal are computed. A ratio of a junction voltage parameter to a junction current parameter is computed. Using the ratio, the faulty section is identified. 1. A method for identifying a section of a power transmission line having a fault , the power transmission line having a first terminal , a second terminal , a first section and a second section between the first terminal and the second terminal , and a junction between first section and the second section , the first section being an overhead line section and the second section being an underground cable section , the method comprising:computing a first positive sequence voltage at the first terminal based on a first voltage at the first terminal;computing a first positive sequence current at the first terminal based on a first current at the first terminal;obtaining a second positive sequence voltage at the second terminal, wherein the second positive sequence voltage depends on a second voltage at the second terminal;obtaining a second positive sequence current at the second terminal, wherein the second positive sequence current depends on a second current at the second terminal;computing a first junction voltage and a first junction ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

Arc flash detection apparatus and electrical system including the same

Номер: US20190044316A1
Принадлежит: Eaton Corp

An electrical system includes first, second and third busses; a first interrupter electrically connected between the first and second busses; at least one of a shorting apparatus operatively associated with the first or second bus, and the first interrupter comprising a trip coil; a current sensor to sense a fault current flowing in the first bus and responsively output a first signal; a number of light sensors to sense an arc flash operatively associated with a number of the first, second or third busses and responsively output a second signal; a second interrupter electrically connected between the second and third power busses and output a third signal; and a circuit to invert the third signal to provide a fourth signal, and to operate the at least one of the shorting apparatus and the trip coil responsive to an AND of the first, second and fourth signals.

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

Systems and methods for grounding power line sections to clear faults

Номер: US20170047730A1
Принадлежит: Deep Science LLC

A system for clearing power transmission line faults includes a sensor network configured to communicate with a transmission line and configured to detect one or more faults on the transmission line, a crowbar configured to coordinately switch first and second ends of a section of the transmission line to respective termination points, wherein the crowbar includes first and second grounding switches disposed respectively at about the first and second ends of the section of the transmission line, and a controller configured to receive information from the sensor network and configured to control the switching of the crowbar in response to the information.

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

DETERMINING OF A POWER LINE FAULT

Номер: US20220065913A1
Автор: Li Youyi, Wang Jianping
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A method of determining a fault in a protected zone of a power line comprises obtaining measurements at a measurement point at one end of the power line, processing the measurements in a number of parallel processing branches comprising at least two parallel processing branches, wherein the processing in each branch comprises filtering the measurements in a corresponding low pass filter for obtaining a corresponding set of filtered measurements, wherein the cut-off frequencies of the low pass filters in these parallel processing branches differ from each other, performing reach calculations on the filtered measurements for obtaining corresponding reach point quantities, and comparing the reach point quantities with corresponding thresholds. Finally, it is determined that there is a fault within the protected zone if any threshold is crossed. 1. A method of determining a fault in a protected zone of a power line the method comprisingobtaining voltage and current measurements at a measurement point at one end of the power line, filtering the measurements in a corresponding low pass filter for obtaining a corresponding set of filtered measurements, wherein the cut-off frequencies of the low pass filters in these parallel processing branches differ from each other,', 'performing reach calculations on the filtered measurements for obtaining corresponding reach point quantities,', 'comparing the reach point quantities with corresponding thresholds, and, 'processing the measurements in a number of parallel processing branches comprising at least two parallel processing branches, wherein the processing in each branch comprises'}determining that there is a fault within the protected zone of the power line if any of the thresholds is crossed in any of the parallel processing branches.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the reach calculations are calculations in the time domain of incremental reach point quantities at a reach point of the power line.3. The method ...

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

INTEGRATING MEMORY DROPOUT TIMER

Номер: US20220065949A1

An electronic device includes input circuitry that obtains an input signal. The electronic device includes processing circuitry that has an integrating memory dropout (IMD) timer. The IMD timer generates an extended output signal that is asserted an extended amount of time that varies based at least in part on integration of the received input signal. 1. An electronic device , comprising:input circuitry configured to obtain an input signal; andprocessing circuitry comprising an integrating memory dropout (IMD) timer, wherein the IMD timer is configured to generate an extended signal that is asserted an extended amount of time that varies based at least in part on integration of the input signal.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the IMD timer is configured to set a dropout time by integrating the input signal over time and set an output of the IMD timer based on expiration of the IMD timer.3. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the processing circuitry comprises a clock claim 2 , wherein the processing circuitry is configured to count down from the dropout time when the input signal is unasserted by decrementing a counter via one or more clock cycles of the clock.4. The electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the IMD timer is configured to increase the dropout time when the input signal is asserted.5. The electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the IMD timer is implemented on a single hardware timer on a fabric of a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) in the IED.6. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the input signal is a received blocking signal that is asserted to block a protection operation of the IED claim 1 , and wherein the extended signal is an extended blocking signal that is asserted the extended amount of time to cause the electronic device to prevent a protection operation of the IED until expiration of the IMD timer.7. The electronic device of claim 6 , wherein the processing circuitry is configured to:detect presence of a fault ...

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10-03-2022 дата публикации

SAFETY POWER DISCONNECTION FOR POWER DISTRIBUTION OVER POWER CONDUCTORS TO POWER CONSUMING DEVICES

Номер: US20220077677A1
Автор: Hazani Ami
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Safety power disconnection for remote power distribution in power distribution systems is disclosed. The power distribution system includes one or more power distribution circuits each configured to remotely distribute power from a power source over current carrying power conductors to remote units to provide power for remote unit operations. A remote unit is configured to decouple power from the power conductors thereby disconnecting the load of the remote unit from the power distribution system. A current measurement circuit in the power distribution system measures current flowing on the power conductors and provides a current measurement to the controller circuit. The controller circuit is configured to disconnect the power source from the power conductors for safety reasons in response to detecting a current from the power source in excess of a threshold current level indicating a load. 1. A remote antenna unit , comprising:a remote power input coupled to a power conductor carrying current from a power distribution circuit; the remote switch circuit configured to be closed to couple to the remote power input; and', 'the remote switch circuit further configured to be opened to decouple from the remote power input;, 'a remote switch circuit comprising a remote switch input configured to receive a remote power connection signal;'}a switch control circuit coupled to the remote switch circuit and configured to periodically open the remote switch circuit to decouple from the remote power input; andat least one antenna, wherein distribute one or more downlink communications signals received from one or more downlink communications links, to one or more client devices; and', 'distribute one or more uplink communications signals from the one or more client devices to one or more uplink communications links., 'the remote antenna unit is configured to2. The remote antenna unit of claim 1 , wherein the antenna distributes the one or more downlink communications signals and ...

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10-03-2022 дата публикации

CURRENT CUT-OFF DEVICE FOR HIGH-VOLTAGE DIRECT CURRENT WITH ADAPTIVE OSCILLATORY CIRCUIT, AND CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20220077678A1
Автор: Yang Yang
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A current cut-off device for high-voltage direct current, includes: at least one primary mechanical switch placed in a main line between a primary point and a secondary point; a primary surge arrester arranged in parallel with the primary switch; and an oscillatory circuit arranged electrically in parallel with the primary switch and electrically in parallel with the primary surge arrester. The oscillation circuit includes, electrically in series, at least an inductance, a capacitance and an oscillation trigger. The device has, in the oscillation circuit, a controllable device for varying the resistance value inserted in series into the oscillation circuit. 118.-. (canceled)19. A current cut-off device for high-voltage DC electrical current , comprising:a main line between a primary point and a secondary point and including at least one mechanical primary switch interposed in the main line;a primary surge protector arranged in parallel with the primary switch; andan oscillation circuit arranged electrically in parallel with the primary switch and electrically in parallel with the primary surge protector, the oscillation circuit including, electrically in series, at least an inductor, a capacitance and an oscillation trigger,wherein the device includes, in the oscillation circuit, a controllable device for varying the resistance value inserted in series into the oscillation circuit.20. The cut-off device according to claim 19 , wherein the cut-off device includes at least a bypass switch and a damping resistor claim 19 , in that the bypass switch is able to switch between an open state and a closed state claim 19 , the damping resistor and the bypass switch being arranged such that claim 19 , in a state of the bypass switch claim 19 , the damping resistor is inserted electrically in series into the oscillation circuit with the inductor claim 19 , the capacitance and the oscillation trigger of the oscillation circuit while claim 19 , in the other state of the bypass ...

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04-03-2021 дата публикации

Fault Location in Multi-Terminal Tapped Lines

Номер: US20210063463A1
Принадлежит: ABB Power Grids Switzerland AG

A device can be used with a power transmission system that includes three section that are connected at a junction, each section being from a corresponding. An input interface receives measurements of voltages and currents carried out at one or more of the first terminal, the second terminal and the third terminal or positive sequence voltage and current phasors obtained from the measurements of voltages and currents carried out at one or more of the first terminal, the second terminal and the third terminal. A phasor calculation module calculates positive sequence voltage and current phasors from the measurements of voltages and currents carried out at a terminal of the power transmission system. A fault locator obtains the fault location based on the section with the fault, the positive sequence voltage and current phasors obtained for each terminal, and the positive sequence line impedance parameters of each section.

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27-02-2020 дата публикации

CONFIGURABLE SEVER SYSTEM

Номер: US20200064824A1
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According to an aspect, a sever system includes a non-volatile storage device with a plurality of loadable configuration data and a configurable sever logic circuit configured responsive to a transfer of the loadable configuration data to perform a plurality of operations. The operations include mapping a plurality of module-level sever logic inputs to a plurality of module-specific sever logic functions as defined in the loadable configuration data. The module-level sever logic inputs are monitored by the configurable sever logic circuit based on the module-specific sever logic functions for a sever condition. A sever command to disconnect one or more outputs of a plurality of modules is triggered based on the module-specific sever logic functions and the module-level sever logic inputs. 1. A sever system , comprising:a non-volatile storage device comprising a plurality of loadable configuration data; and mapping a plurality of module-level sever logic inputs to a plurality of module-specific sever logic functions as defined in the loadable configuration data;', 'monitoring the module-level sever logic inputs by the configurable sever logic circuit based on the module-specific sever logic functions for a sever condition; and', 'triggering at least one sever command to disconnect one or more outputs of a plurality of modules based on the module-specific sever logic functions and the module-level sever logic inputs., 'a configurable sever logic circuit configured responsive to a transfer of the loadable configuration data to perform a plurality of operations comprising2. The sever system of claim 1 , wherein the configurable sever logic circuit is incorporated in a controller line replaceable unit and the modules comprise circuit boards within the controller line replaceable unit.3. The sever system of claim 1 , wherein the module-specific sever logic functions comprise combinational logic that defines one or more conditions to trigger disconnection of the one or ...

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17-03-2022 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20220085607A1
Автор: Shijo Tetsu, UNO Hiroshi
Принадлежит: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus connectable to a partial power system which is a part of a power system and comprises a first power source apparatus, power supply of the first power source apparatus stopped in response to detecting an islanding of the partial power system, includes: 1. An electronic apparatus connectable to a partial power system which is a part of a power system and comprises a first power source apparatus , power supply of the first power source apparatus stopped in response to detecting an islanding of the partial power system , comprising:controlling circuitry configured to output to the partial power system a first signal to disable detecting the islanding of the partial power system by the first power source apparatus during at least part of a period during which the partial power system is electrically separated from the power system.2. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe islanding of the partial power system is detected through outputting a second signal to the partial power system to promote change of a frequency or a voltage in the partial power system by the first power source apparatus, andthe first signal is a signal to cancel at least part of the change of the frequency or the voltage caused by the second signal.3. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe first signal is any one of (1) reactive power, (2) active power and (3) both reactive power and active power.4. The electronic apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe second signal is any one of (1) reactive power, (2) active power and (3) both reactive power and active power.5. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe controlling circuitry is able to switch between an enabled state or a disabled state of a first function that outputs the first signal to the partial power system.6. The electronic apparatus according to claim 5 , whereinthe controlling circuitry is configured to enable the first ...

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09-03-2017 дата публикации

ROBUST RESTORATION METHOD FOR ACTIVE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

Номер: US20170070044A1
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The present disclosure provides a robust restoration method for an active distribution network, which can be used under uncertain environment. For uncertain factors in the power restoration, the robust restoration method creates polyhedral uncertainty sets of the load demands and the distribution generation outputs and presents a two-stage robust restoration optimization model to obtain switching decisions under the worst-case fluctuation scenarios, thereby maximizing the restored power, while satisfying constraints and uncertainty budget. The robust restoration method uses the column-and-constraint generation algorithm to solve the robust restoration optimization model. The robust restoration strategies generated by the model can make sure restoration feasibility under any fluctuation scenarios in the uncertainty sets. Implementation of the method is simple and the method has practicability and can solve unfeasibility of restoration strategies caused by uncertain factors in the active distribution network. 11) after detection and isolation of faults in the active distribution network, creating polyhedral uncertainty sets II according to historical data, current load demands and distribution generation outputs of the active distribution network, wherein. A robust restoration method for an active distribution network, comprising steps of:{'sub': con', 'con', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'dg', 'dg', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'i, 'sup': 0', '0', 'dg', '0,dg', 'dg', 'dg', '0,dg, 'u': [{'@style': 'single', 'sub': 'i', '{circumflex over (P)}'}, {'@style': 'single', 'sub': 'i', '{circumflex over (P)}'}], 'o': [{'@ostyle': 'single', 'P'}, {'@ostyle': 'single', 'P'}], 'Ψis set of buses in a connected area of the active distribution network, for each load demand bus i belonging to Ψin the connected area, {tilde over (P)}is actual active load demand at the load demand bus i during a restoration period, Pis known current active load demand at the load demand bus i, and {circumflex over ()}are the lower ...

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11-03-2021 дата публикации

POWER GRID PROTECTION VIA TRANSFORMER NEUTRAL BLOCKING SYSTEMS AND TRIGGERED PHASE DISCONNECTION

Номер: US20210075213A1
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A protection circuit is disclosed. The protection circuit includes a direct current (DC) blocking component electrically connected between a neutral of the transformer and a ground, and an overvoltage protection device electrically connected in parallel with the DC blocking component. The overvoltage protection device is constructed to repeatably and reliably provide overvoltage protection in response to a voltage at the transformer neutral above a threshold. The DC blocking component has an impedance below a predetermined value, thereby effectively grounding the neutral of the transformer. The DC blocking component is persistently maintained in connection to the transformer neutral. 1. A protection circuit useable in an alternating current system including a transformer , the circuit comprising:a direct current (DC) blocking component electrically connected between a neutral of the transformer and a ground; andan overvoltage protection device electrically connected in parallel with the DC blocking component, the overvoltage protection device being constructed to repeatably and reliably provide overvoltage protection in response to a voltage at the transformer neutral above a threshold;wherein the DC blocking component has an impedance below a predetermined value, thereby effectively grounding the neutral of the transformer; andwherein the DC blocking component is persistently maintained in connection to the transformer neutral during operation of the protection circuit.2. The protection circuit of claim 1 , wherein the DC blocking component and the overvoltage protection device are maintained in connection between the transformer neutral and the ground during operation of the protection circuit.3. The protection circuit of claim 1 , wherein the protection circuit lacks an automatic switching component capable of automatically disconnecting the DC blocking component and the overvoltage protection device from the transformer neutral.4. The protection circuit of claim ...

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16-03-2017 дата публикации

FAULT LOCATION IN DC NETWORKS

Номер: US20170074919A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Technology GmbH

This application relates to methods and apparatus for fault protection in a DC power transmission network or grid that aid in determining the location of a fault in the network. The method involves, in the event of a fault, controlling at least one current limiting element of the network so as to limit a fault current flowing to below a first current level which is within the expected current operating range of the network in normal operation, i.e. a safe level. The fault current is then controlled to maintain a non-zero level of fault current flow and the characteristics of the fault current flow at different parts of the network are determined by fault current detection modules. The location of the fault is then determined based on the determined characteristics. 1. A method of fault location in a DC power transmission network comprising:in the event of a fault, controlling at least one current limiting element of the network so as limit a fault current flowing to below a first current level which is within an expected current operating range of the network in normal operation;controlling said at least one current limiting element to maintain a non-zero level of fault current flow at a level below said first current level;determining the characteristics of said fault current flow at different parts of the network; anddetermining a location of the fault based on the determined characteristics of said fault current flow at different parts of the network.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining said characteristics of said fault current flow comprises determining a polarity or direction of fault current flow at different parts of the network.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein determining the location of the fault comprises determining a part of the network where the polarity or direction of current flow changes.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the characteristics of said fault current flow at different parts of the network comprises determining ...

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07-03-2019 дата публикации

IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS

Номер: US20190074681A1
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In the field of electrical power systems there is provided a method of supervising the operation of a plurality of current transformers that are arranged in respective current transformer within differing protection zones of a multi-phase electrical power system. The method of supervising comprises the steps of: (a) identifying a faulty protection zone within the electrical power system; (b) identifying a faulty current transformer group within the faulty protection zone; and (c) identifying faulty phase(s) within the faulty current transformer group within the faulty protection zone. 1. A method of supervising the operation of a plurality of current transformers arranged in respective current transformer groups within differing protection zones of a multi-phase electrical power system , the method of supervising comprising the steps of:(a) identifying a faulty protection zone within the electrical power system;(b) identifying a faulty current transformer group within the faulty protection zone; and(c) identifying one or more faulty phases within the faulty current transformer group.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein step (a) of identifying a faulty protection zone within the electrical power system includes comparing a differential current for each protection zone with a predetermined differential current threshold and identifying a protection zone as being faulty when the differential current for the said protection zone exceeds the differential current threshold.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein step (b) of identifying a faulty transformer group within the faulty protection zone includes:determining for each current transformer group within the faulty protection zone a current ratio indicative of the balance between phases within the said current transformer group; andidentifying as being faulty the current transformer group with a current ratio significantly higher than the current ratio of the or each other current transformer group.4. A method ...

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05-03-2020 дата публикации

DISTRIBUTION NETWORK COORDINATION IN THE PRESENCE OF INTERMITTENT FAULTS

Номер: US20200072894A1
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Detection of faults in an electrical power distribution network that includes measuring current flowing through a recloser in a feeder line, detecting a fault current indicating a fault is present in the feeder line, and opening a switch in the recloser in response to detecting the fault current. A first pulse having a first pulse duration time is generated, and the current flow in the recloser during the first pulse duration time is analyzed. A second pulse having a second duration time that is longer than the first pulse duration time is generated if it is determined that no fault current exists during the first pulse duration time, and the system voltages and the current flowing through the recloser after the second pulse duration time is analyzed for the presence of the fault. 1. A method for detecting faults in an electrical power distribution network , the network including a power source , a feeder line coupled to the power source and receiving a power signal therefrom , a plurality of lateral lines coupled to the feeder line and receiving the power signal from the feeder line , and a plurality of loads coupled to and receiving the power signal from the lateral lines , the feeder line including a switching device that monitors the power signal on the feeder line and is operable to allow or prevent the power signal from flowing through the device , said method comprising:measuring a current flow through the switching device;identifying that a fault current is present indicating a fault in the feeder line or one of the lateral lines;opening a switch in the switching device in response to detecting the fault current;generating a first pulse having a first duration time;analyzing network voltages and the current flow through the switching device that occurred during the first pulse duration time after the first pulse duration time has ended;generating a second pulse duration time that is longer than the first pulse duration time if it is determined that no fault ...

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15-03-2018 дата публикации

POWER CABLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICE

Номер: US20180076616A1
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A power cable assembly includes a power cable extending between a first end and a second end having a hot conductor and a neutral conductor. The power cable assembly includes a circuit protection device along the power cable between the first and second ends. The circuit protection device has a ground fault circuit interrupt (GFCI) device configured to sense a current difference on the hot and neutral conductors to initiate a triggering event. The circuit protection device has a high-power relay device connected to the GFCI device. The high-power relay device is connected to the hot conductor and is configured to open the hot line when the triggering event is initiated by the GFCI device. 1. A power cable assembly comprising:a power cable extending between a first end and a second end, the power cable having a hot conductor and a neutral conductor; anda circuit protection device along the power cable between the first and second ends, the circuit protection device having a ground fault circuit interrupt (GFCI) device configured to sense a current difference on the hot and neutral conductors to initiate a triggering event, the circuit protection device having a high-power relay device connected to the GFCI device, the high-power relay device being connected to the hot conductor and being configured to open the hot line when the triggering event is initiated by the GFCI device.2. The power cable assembly of claim 1 , wherein the high-power relay device is normally open claim 1 , the circuit protection device closing the high-power relay device during operation of the power cable assembly and allowing the high-power relay device to open when the triggering event is sensed.3. The power cable assembly of claim 1 , wherein the high-power relay device and the GFCI device are in line with the power cable.4. The power cable assembly of claim 1 , wherein the high-power relay device and the GFCI device are contained within a common housing.5. The power cable assembly of claim ...

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05-03-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR COORDINATING SWITCHES IN MULTIPLE RECLOSERS IN A DISTRIBUTION FEEDER LINE IN RESPONSE TO DETECTION OF A FAULT

Номер: US20200076183A1
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A method for controlling multiple switching devices in an electrical power distribution network in response to detecting a fault. The method determines that a fault current is present, and opens a switch in each of the switching devices in response thereto. The method then initiates a current pulse in the switch in a farthest upstream switching device for a first pulse duration time, closes the switch in the farthest upstream recloser if no fault current is detected during the first pulse duration temporarily changes the TCC curve of the farthest upstream recloser to a second TCC curve that is an instantaneous or near instantaneous TCC curve, and initiates a current pulse in the switch in a next farthest upstream switching device that is downstream of the farthest upstream switching device after the switch in a farthest upstream switching device is closed. 1. A method for controlling multiple switching devices positioned at certain intervals along an electrical line in an electrical power distribution network in response to detecting a fault , where the switching devices are operable to allow or prevent current flow , and where each switching device has a first time current characteristic (TCC) curve during normal operation when no fault is present in the line , said TCC curve identifying how fast the switching device will be opened in response to certain current levels , the method comprising:measuring a current flow through the switching devices;determining that a fault current is present indicating a fault in the electrical line;opening a switch in each of the switching devices in response to detecting the fault current so as to prevent current flow through the switching device;initiating a first pulse of current of a first pulse duration time in a farthest upstream switching device;analyzing the current flow through the farthest upstream switching device that occurred during the first pulse duration time after the first pulse duration time has ended;closing the ...

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05-03-2020 дата публикации

DIRECT CURRENT OVER VOLTAGE MONITORING AND PROTECTION

Номер: US20200076184A1
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A direct current (DC) overvoltage monitoring and protection device includes an overvoltage sensor operably connected to an electrical power input line. The overvoltage sensor is configured to change state upon detection of a voltage over a preselected threshold. An overvoltage relay is operably connected to the overvoltage sensor. The overvoltage relay includes one or more relay switches configured to move between a first position and a second position when the voltage over the preselected threshold is detected. An independent relay power source is operably connected to the overvoltage relay to provide electrical power to the overvoltage relay, separate from the electrical power being monitored via the electrical power input line. 1. A direct current (DC) overvoltage monitoring and protection device , comprising:an overvoltage sensor operably connected to an electrical power input line, the overvoltage sensor configured to change state upon detection of a voltage over a preselected voltage and timing threshold;an overvoltage relay operably connected to the overvoltage sensor, the overvoltage relay including one or more relay switches configured to move between a first position and a second position when the voltage over the preselected threshold is detected; andan independent relay power source operably connected to the overvoltage relay to provide electrical power to the overvoltage relay, separate from the electrical power being monitored via the electrical power input line.2. The DC overvoltage monitoring and protection device of claim 1 , wherein the first position is a closed position during normal operation claim 1 , and the second position is an open position when the voltage over the preselected threshold is detected.3. The DC overvoltage monitoring and protection device of claim 2 , wherein when the one or more relay switches are in the open position claim 2 , the flow of electrical power through the DC overvoltage monitoring and protection device is ...

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02-04-2015 дата публикации

PROTECTION DEVICE WITH DIRECTIONAL ZONE SELECTIVE INTERLOCK FUNCTIONALITY

Номер: US20150092309A1
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A protection device, externally connectable to an existing circuit breaker with zone selective interlock functionality, enables a circuit breaker to implement directional zone selective interlock. The protection device includes a first input port and a first output port connectable to a circuit breaker, and second and third ports for connecting to a protection device of another circuit breaker and for transmitting interlock signals via an input bus and an output bus inside the EDP. A control unit is configured to enable one of the second and third ports as a second input port and the other as a second output port according to the direction of current currently flowing through the circuit breaker; and configured to forward an interlock signal from the first input port to the output bus and to forward an interlock signal on the input bus received from the second input port to the first output port. 1. A protection device for enabling a circuit breaker in a power distribution network to implement directional zone selective interlock , the circuit breaker including an interface unit capable of sending or receiving an interlock signal , the protection device comprising:a first port pair, including a first input port and a first output port, each connectable to the interface unit;a second port and a third port, coupleable to corresponding ports of a DZSI protection device of another circuit breaker in the power distribution network, to transmit the interlock signal;an internal input bus, configured to be connected to the first input port and the second and third ports, to transmit an interlock signal received by the protection device;an internal output bus, configured to be connected to the second and third ports, to transmit an interlock signal to be sent from the protection device; anda control unit, for controlling the first port pair and the second and third ports, configured to enable one of the second and third ports as a second output port and the other one of the ...

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31-03-2022 дата публикации

LOOP RESTORATION SWITCHING DEVICE

Номер: US20220102960A1
Принадлежит: S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY

A switching device that is part of a transformer in an underground residential power distribution circuit and provides fault isolation and restoration. The switching device includes a transformer interface for coupling the device to the transformer and a connector interface for coupling the device to a connector. The device also includes a vacuum interrupter having a fixed terminal and a movable terminal, where the fixed terminal is electrically coupled to the connector interface and the movable terminal is electrically coupled to the transformer interface. A control rod is coupled to the movable terminal, an actuator assembly is coupled to the control rod and is operable to move the control rod to open and close the vacuum interrupter. A capacitor is electrically coupled to the fixed terminal, and provides an interface for power line communications signals, voltage sensing, help determine power flow direction and help determine the distance to a fault. 1. A switching device for connecting a power cable to a transformer and controlling power flow therebetween , the device comprising:an outer housing;a transformer interface for coupling the device to the transformer;a connector interface for coupling the device to a connector;a vacuum interrupter having a fixed terminal and a movable terminal, the fixed terminal being electrically coupled to the connector interface and the movable terminal being electrically coupled to the transformer interface;a control rod coupled to the movable terminal;an actuator assembly coupled to the control rod and being operable to move the control rod to open and close the vacuum interrupter; andat least one capacitor electrically coupled to the fixed terminal, the at least one capacitor providing a voltage for power line communications signals, providing a voltage for voltage sensing, providing a voltage to help determine power flow direction and providing a voltage to help determine the distance to a fault.2. The device according to ...

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31-03-2022 дата публикации

LOOP RESTORATION SWITCHING DEVICE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING MULTIPLE SWITCHES WITH COMMON CONTROL

Номер: US20220102961A1
Принадлежит: S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY

A switch assembly that is part of a transformer in an underground residential power distribution circuit and that provides fault isolation and restoration. The switch assembly includes first and second switching devices each having an outer housing, a transformer interface electrically coupled to the transformer, a connector interface electrically coupled to a first connector and a first vacuum interrupter having a fixed contact and a movable contact, where the fixed contact is electrically coupled to the connector interface and the movable contact is electrically coupled to the transformer interface. A control board controls the first and second switching devices, where the control board is responsive to voltage signals from capacitors in the first and second switching devices. 1. A switch assembly for connecting a power cable to a transformer and controlling power flow therebetween , the switch assembly comprising:a first switching device including a first outer housing, a first transformer interface electrically coupled to the transformer, a first connector interface electrically coupled to a first connector and a first vacuum interrupter having a first fixed terminal and a first movable terminal, the first fixed terminal being electrically coupled to the first connector interface and the first movable terminal being electrically coupled to the first transformer interface;a second switching device including a second outer housing, a second transformer interface electrically coupled to the transformer, a second connector interface electrically coupled to a second connector and a second vacuum interrupter having a second fixed terminal and a second movable terminal, the second fixed terminal being electrically coupled to the second connector interface and the second movable terminal being electrically coupled to the second transformer interface; anda common control board controlling the first and second switching devices.2. The switch assembly according to wherein ...

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31-03-2022 дата публикации

TRANSFORMER FOR UNDERGROUND RADIAL LOOP NETWORK

Номер: US20220102974A1
Принадлежит: S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY

A transformer assembly including a transformer that is part of an underground residential power distribution circuit and that provides fault isolation and restoration. The transformer assembly includes an enclosure enclosing a primary winding and a secondary winding. The transformer assembly also includes first and second switching devices mounted to a panel of the enclosure, where each switching device includes an outer housing, a transformer interface electrically coupled to the primary winding, a connector interface electrically coupled to a first connector and a vacuum interrupter having a fixed contact and a movable contact. The fixed contact is electrically coupled to the connector interface or the transformer interface and the movable terminal is electrically coupled to the other connector interface or the transformer interface. 1. A transformer assembly for reducing a higher voltage to a lower voltage , the transformer assembly including a transformer , the assembly comprising:an enclosure enclosing a primary winding and a secondary winding;a first switching device including a first outer housing, a first transformer interface electrically coupled to the transformer, a first connector interface electrically coupled to a first connector and a first vacuum interrupter having a first fixed terminal and a first movable terminal, the first fixed terminal being electrically coupled to the first connector interface or the first transformer interface and the first movable terminal being electrically coupled to the other first connector interface or the first transformer interface; anda second switching device including a second outer housing, a second transformer interface electrically coupled to the transformer, a second connector interface electrically coupled to a second connector and a second vacuum interrupter having a second fixed terminal and a second movable terminal, the second fixed terminal being electrically coupled to the second connector interface or ...

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25-03-2021 дата публикации

BROKEN CONDUCTOR DETECTOR

Номер: US20210091559A1

The present disclosure pertains to detection of a broken conductor in an electric power system. In one embodiment, a broken conductor detector may be configured to be mounted to an electrical conductor and may comprise a communication subsystem configured to transmit a signal configured to indicate that the conductor is broken. A sensor may determine a plurality of vectors. A processing subsystem may be configured to receive the plurality of vectors from the sensor and to identify when the vector is outside of a range defined by a threshold value. The processing subsystem may determine that the conductor is falling based on the plurality of vectors remaining outside of the threshold for a period of time determined by the timer subsystem. A signal may be transmitted by the communication subsystem to indicate that the conductor is falling. 1. A system configured to detect a falling conductor in an electric power system , the system comprising: [ a first orientation in three axes of the broken conductor detector at a first time; and', 'a second orientation in three axes of the broken conductor detector at a second time;, 'an orientation subsystem to determine, receive the first orientation in three axes and the second orientation in three axes;', 'determine an acceleration in at least one axis of the three axes based on the first orientation and the second orientation;', 'determine that the acceleration exceeds a threshold; and', 'generate a signal based on the acceleration exceeding the threshold; and, 'a processing subsystem in communication with the sensor, the processing subsystem to, 'a broken conductor detector communication subsystem to transmit the signal; and, 'a broken conductor detector to couple to an electrical conductor, comprising an IED communication subsystem configured to receive the signal; and', 'a protective action subsystem configured to issue a command to interrupt the flow of electric power through the conductor based on the signal., 'an ...

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05-05-2022 дата публикации

Nuisance Trip Decision Management Using Data Analytics in Electrical Protection System

Номер: US20220140597A1
Принадлежит: ABB Schweiz AG

A system and method for nuisance-trip decision management in an electric power system using data analytics comprising, a protection system, PS, and at least one electrical protection circuit, EPC. The PS comprising, a plurality of sensors configured to measure data; a memory configured to store an updated data of nuisance-trip events and a plurality of nuisance-trip parameters detected or generated on the electric power system over a period; a processor configured to perform hybrid machine learning (HML) based on the measured data from the plurality of sensors for a nuisance-trip condition and communicate with a neighboring PS; a protection microcontroller configured to allow or avoid tripping at least one electronic tripping circuit provided in the at least one EPC by communicating with the processor and the neighboring PS.

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01-04-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO IMPROVE DISTANCE PROTECTION IN TRANSMISSION LINES

Номер: US20210096166A1
Автор: HA Hengxu, Zhang Zhiying
Принадлежит: General Electric Technology GmbH

Systems and methods are provided herein for improving distance protection in transmission lines. Such systems and methods may involve receiving one or more current and voltage inputs, and determining, based on the one or more current and voltage inputs, one or more current and voltage phasors, wherein the one or more current and voltage phasors are determined using a short window phasor estimation. Such systems and methods may also involve determining, within a single power cycle and based on the one or more current and voltage phasors, a fault in a transmission line. Such systems and methods may also involve sending, to a distance protection element and based on the determination that the fault exists, a signal to clear the fault in the transmission line, and clearing the fault in the transmission line. 1. A transmission line protection method comprising:receiving one or more current and voltage inputs;determining, based on the one or more current and voltage inputs, one or more current and voltage phasors, wherein the one or more current and voltage phasors are determined using a short window phasor estimation;determining, within a single power cycle and based on the one or more current and voltage phasors, a fault in a transmission line;sending, to a distance protection element and based on the determination that the fault exists, a signal to clear the fault in the transmission line; andclearing the fault in the transmission line.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein short-window phasor estimation comprises:determining a decaying Direct Current (DC) time constant;determining poles of a decaying DC component using the decaying DC time constant;determining poles of a fundamental frequency using a number of samples per power cycle;determining, using the poles of the decaying DC component and the poles of the fundamental frequency, a matrix;determining, based on the matrix, a coefficient matrix; anddetermining coefficients of the one or more current and voltage phasors ...

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05-04-2018 дата публикации

ZONE SELECTIVE INTERLOCKING TEST APPARATUS

Номер: US20180095130A1
Автор: BURKLE ALEC DANE
Принадлежит: EATON CORPORATION

A ZSI testing apparatus includes a fault generation circuit, a plurality of cable assemblies coupled to the fault generation circuit, wherein the cable assemblies are structured to be selectively coupled to selected circuit interrupters, a human machine interface, and a controller coupled. The controller is configured to: (i) selectively cause a fault current to be provided to a number of the cable assemblies, (ii) receive an input from each circuit interrupter that is coupled to one of the cable assemblies, each input being indicative of a trip signal output of the circuit interrupter, (iii) determine based on the received inputs (a) that an error has occurred with respect to operation of the circuit interrupters and (b) a recommendation for fixing the error, and (iv) cause an output indicative of the error and the recommendation to be provided on the human machine interface. 1. An apparatus for testing the zone selective interlocking functionality of an electrical system including a plurality of circuit interrupters , comprising:a current generation circuit configured to generate a current; anda controller coupled to the current generation circuit, the controller being configured to: (i) selectively cause the current to be provided to a number of the circuit interrupters, (ii) receive an input from each of the number of circuit interrupters that is indicative of a trip signal output, and (iii) determine whether or not an error has occurred with respect to operation of each circuit interrupter based on each received input.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of cable assemblies coupled to the current generation circuit claim 1 , wherein the cable assemblies are structured to be selectively coupled to selected ones of the circuit interrupters.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the cable assemblies are structured to be selectively coupled to selected ones of the circuit interrupters according to a plurality of ...

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26-03-2020 дата публикации

Intelligent three-phase power switch controller

Номер: US20200099218A1
Автор: Charles J. Adams
Принадлежит: Individual

In some embodiments, a controller of an intelligent switch in a three-phase power distribution network is configured to serve as a sectionalizer. The controller preferably includes voltage restraint logic and count restraint logic to prevent opening of the switch in response to a detected fault unless the voltage and current drop below minimum threshold values. The controller preferably additionally includes inrush restraint logic that prevents detection of a fault in response to an inrush current spike that may occur, for example, on startup of an AC motor or when energizing a transformer. The controller preferably further includes close-on-fault detection logic that bypasses counting of fault/line clear events by the controller if the switch is closed on a fault.

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02-06-2022 дата публикации

Topology of a solid state power controller with two mid-capacitors

Номер: US20220173588A1

A bi-directional direct current (DC) solid state power controller (SSPC) architecture and control method. The SSPC protects a DC distribution system by isolating both the positive and negative buses independently in case of short circuit or ground fault. The SSPC architecture includes two self-heal interleaved capacitors and includes a fast, soft-charging control technique that provides line-isolated charging of the DC bulk capacitor to avoid inrush current when powering up the DC distribution system. The soft-charging function alternately charges one of the two interleaved capacitors, while the other capacitor discharges to the DC bulk capacitor. Repetitive switching results in a charging and discharging process that increases the voltage of the DC bulk capacitor prior to powering up the DC distribution system, while keeping the DC power source isolated from the load.

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30-04-2015 дата публикации

METHOD OF FAULT CLEARANCE

Номер: US20150116876A1
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There is a method of fault clearance for a DC power grid (), wherein the DC power grid () includes: a plurality of DC terminals (); a plurality of DC power transmission media () to interconnect the plurality of DC terminals (); and a plurality of DC circuit interruption device stations (), each DC circuit interruption device station () being associated with a respective one of the plurality of DC power transmission media () and a respective one of the plurality of DC terminals (), each DC circuit interruption device station () including a DC circuit interruption device () to selectively interrupt current flow in the associated DC power transmission medium (), the method comprising the steps of: (i) detecting one or more faults occurring in the plurality of DC power transmission media (); (ii) after detecting the or each fault, opening all of the DC circuit interruption devices () to interrupt current flow in the plurality of DC power transmission media (); (iii) measuring electrical characteristics of each DC power transmission medium (); (iv) identifying the or each faulty DC power transmission medium (), in which the or each fault is located, based on the measured electrical characteristics of the plurality of DC power transmission media (); and (v) after identifying the or each faulty DC power transmission medium () in which the or each fault is located, inhibiting closing of the or each DC circuit interruption device () that is associated with the or each faulty DC power transmission medium (), in which the or each fault is located, and closing the or each DC circuit interruption device () that is associated with the or each non-faulty DC power transmission medium (), in which the or each fault is not located. 1. A method of fault clearance for a DC power grid , wherein the DC power grid includes: a plurality of DC terminals; a plurality of DC power transmission media to interconnect the plurality of DC terminals; and a plurality of DC circuit interruption ...

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02-04-2020 дата публикации

FAULT-TYPE IDENTIFICATION IN AN ELECTRIC POWER DELIVERY SYSTEM USING COMPOSITE SIGNALS

Номер: US20200103452A1
Автор: Kasztenny Bogdan Z.

Fault-type identification using composite signals composed from symmetrical component voltages and currents is described herein. Angular differences between negative-sequence composite signals and zero-sequence composite signals are used to determine a single-line-to-ground fault, and the faulted phase. Angular differences between positive sequence voltage and negative-sequence composite signals are used to determine a multiple-line-to-ground fault, and the faulted phases. Negative-sequence composite signals and zero-sequence composite signals are calculated using combinations of negative-sequence currents and voltages and zero-sequence voltages and currents, respectively. 1. A system to determine a fault type in an electric power delivery system , comprising: obtain phase current and phase voltage signals from the electric power delivery system;', 'determine voltage phasors and current phasors of phase voltages and phase currents;', 'determine negative-sequence current from the current phasors, negative-sequence voltage from the voltage phasors, zero-sequence current from the current phasors, zero-sequence voltage from the voltage phasors, and positive-sequence voltage from the voltage phasors;', 'calculate a negative-sequence composite signal from the negative sequence current and voltage and a line impedance angle; and,', 'calculate a zero-sequence composite signal from the zero-sequence current and voltage and the line impedance angle;, 'a signal processor to'} calculate a single-line-to-ground angle using the negative-sequence composite signal and the zero-sequence composite signal;', 'determine a preliminary single-line-to-ground fault type;, 'a single-line-to-ground fault-type detector to calculate a multiple-line-to-ground angle using the positive-sequence voltage and the negative-sequence composite signal;', 'determine a preliminary multiple-line fault type; and, a fault-type identifier to:', 'determine a fault type based on the preliminary single-line-to- ...

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20-04-2017 дата публикации

CIRCUIT PROTECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20170110871A1
Автор: FOSTER Frederick M.
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A DC and/or an AC power transmission circuit protection system is for protection of a cabling medium. The circuit protection system includes a power supply, a powered device and a circuit protection module that includes an over-current and/or over-voltage circuit module and/or a heat circuit protector. The protection system is disposed between the power supply and the powered device, and interrupts an electrical current that flows through the cabling medium when the over-current and/or over-voltage circuit module and/or the circuit protector exceeds a predetermined level. There is also provided a method to dispose the circuit protection system and the circuit protection module within the circuit and to interrupt the circuit when over-current and/or over-voltage circuit module and/or heat circuit protector exceeds a predetermined level. 1. A circuit protection module comprising:an over-current and/or over-voltage circuit module and a heat circuit protector.2. The circuit protection module according to claim 1 , wherein said over-current and/or over-voltage circuit module is a circuit board.3. The circuit protection module according to claim 2 , wherein said over-current and/or over-voltage circuit module is a wall plate assembly that comprises jack interface.4. The circuit protection module according to claim 1 , wherein said over-current and/or over-voltage circuit module comprises a plurality of clamping diodes claim 1 , fuses claim 1 , and light-emitting diodes to set a predetermined power level for said over-current and/or over-voltage circuit module.5. The circuit protection module according to claim 1 , wherein said over-current and/or over-voltage circuit module is a fusible link.6. The circuit protection module according to claim 5 , wherein said fusible link is a re-settable fuse.7. The circuit protection module according to claim 1 , wherein said heat circuit protector is a thermistor.8. The circuit protection module according to claim 1 , further ...

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11-04-2019 дата публикации

SAFETY POWER DISCONNECTION FOR POWER DISTRIBUTION OVER POWER CONDUCTORS TO POWER CONSUMING DEVICES

Номер: US20190109490A1
Автор: Hazani Ami
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Safety power disconnection for remote power distribution in power distribution systems is disclosed. The power distribution system includes one or more power distribution circuits each configured to remotely distribute power from a power source over current carrying power conductors to remote units to provide power for remote unit operations. A remote unit is configured to decouple power from the power conductors thereby disconnecting the load of the remote unit from the power distribution system. A current measurement circuit in the power distribution system measures current flowing on the power conductors and provides a current measurement to the controller circuit. The controller circuit is configured to disconnect the power source from the power conductors for safety reasons in response to detecting a current from the power source in excess of a threshold current level indicating a load. 1. A distributed communications system (DCS) , comprising: distribute received one or more downlink communications signals over one or more downlink communications links to one or more remote units;', 'distribute received one or more uplink communications signals from the one or more remote units from one or more uplink communications links to one or more source communications outputs;, 'a central unit configured to a remote power input coupled to a power conductor carrying current from a power distribution circuit;', 'a remote switch control circuit configured to generate a remote power connection signal indicating a remote power connection mode; and', the remote switch circuit configured to be closed to couple to the remote power input in response to the remote power connection mode indicating a remote power connect state; and', 'the remote switch circuit further configured to be opened to decouple from the remote power input in response to the remote power connection mode indicating a remote power disconnect state;, 'a remote switch circuit comprising a remote switch input ...

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09-06-2022 дата публикации

FAULT ISOLATION - NO VOLTAGE SENSOR

Номер: US20220178985A1
Принадлежит: S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY

A method for fault location and isolation in a power distribution network, where the network includes a plurality of switching devices provided along a feeder, and at least one of the switching devices does not have voltage sensing capabilities. The method includes detecting an overcurrent event in the network from the fault and interrupting the overcurrent event by opening and then immediately locking out or subsequently reclosing and testing the fault. A count value is increased in each switching device that detected the overcurrent event. A message is sent from each of the switching devices that detected the overcurrent event and then detected the loss of voltage upstream to an upstream neighbor switching device. Current measurements in the messages, measured current by the devices and the counts values in the devices determine what devices are opened to isolate the fault. 1. A method for locating and isolating a fault in a power distribution network , the network including at least one power source , at least one feeder and a plurality of switching devices positioned along the at least one feeder and being in communications with each other , where network sections are defined between adjacent switching devices and where at least one of the switching devices does not have a voltage sensing capability , the method comprising:detecting an overcurrent event in the network from the fault by at least some of the switching devices;interrupting the overcurrent event by opening and then immediately locking out or performing subsequent reclosing operations by at least one of the switching devices that detected the overcurrent event;increasing a count value in the switching device that interrupted the overcurrent event and in each of the switching devices that detected the overcurrent event and then detected loss of voltage upstream, in each of the switching devices that detected the overcurrent event and does not have a voltage sensing capability and in each of the ...

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26-04-2018 дата публикации

Method and Device for Monitoring an Electrical Network in a Rail Vehicle, and Rail Vehicle

Номер: US20180115149A1
Автор: Isepponi Gerhard
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The invention relates to a device and to a method for monitoring an electrical network in a rail vehicle. The electrical network includes at least one converter, at least one drive motor, at least one first phase line for electrical connection of the at least one converter and the at least one drive motor. A magnitude of a current change of a first phase current is determined. A network error in a partial network on the machine side is detected if at least one criterion based on the current change is met. The criterion based on a current change is met when the magnitude of the current change of the first phase current is greater than a predetermined current change threshold. 1. A method for monitoring an electrical network in a rail vehicle , the electrical network comprising at least one power converter , at least one drive motor and at least one first phase line for electrically connecting the at least one power converter and the at least one drive motor , whereina level of current change of a first phase current is determined, a network error being detected if at least one criterion based on a current change is met, the criterion based on a current change being met if the level of current change of the first phase current is higher than a predetermined current change threshold, whereinthe network error being detected in a machine-side sub-network, wherein an error location in the machine-side sub-network is determined as a function of the level of current change, wherein the level of current change decreases as the distance between the error location in the machine-side sub-network and a determination point in which the current change to be determined occurs increases.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the current change of the first phase current is cyclically determined claim 1 , the criterion based on a current change being met if the level of current change is higher than the predetermined current change threshold for at least a predetermined number ...

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26-04-2018 дата публикации

Fault-tolerant power network

Номер: US20180115191A1
Принадлежит: Linear Technology LLC

One or more Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) are coupled to points in a network of interconnected nodes. Each node has a first port and a second port. Assume the first port of a first node is receiving DC power from the PSE. The first node, at its second port, then detects an electrical signature from a first port of an adjacent second node. If the proper electrical signature is presented by the adjacent second node, the powered first node closes a switch to pass power between its first port and second port to power the second node via the first port of the second node. All nodes in the network are then sequentially powered up in this manner. If there is a fault between the first node and the second node, the second node will be powered by another node connected to the second port of the second node.

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17-07-2014 дата публикации

Fault-Likely Detector

Номер: US20140198420A1
Автор: Ljubomir A. Kojovic
Принадлежит: Cooper Technologies Co

A method, device, and system for detecting a fault for a protective device. The device can receive an input signal and detect a power spike in the input signal. If a power spike is detected in the input signal, the device simultaneously disables the trip mechanism for one or more protective devices and starts a time period. During the remainder of the time period, the device compares the input signal and the threshold value. If, during the remainder of the time period, the input signal exceeds the threshold value, and if the fault originates within a region between the multiple sensing devices, then the trip mechanism for each protective device is again enabled.

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09-06-2022 дата публикации

FAULT ISOLATION

Номер: US20220181871A1
Принадлежит: S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY

A system and method for fault location and isolation in an electrical power distribution network, where the network includes a plurality of switching devices provided along a feeder. The method includes detecting an overcurrent event in the network from the fault and interrupting the overcurrent event by opening and then immediately locking out or subsequently reclosing and testing the fault. A count value is increased in each switching device that detected the overcurrent event. A count and current (C&I) message is sent from each of the switching devices that detected the overcurrent event and then detected the loss of voltage upstream to an upstream neighbor switching device. Current measurements in the C&I messages, measured current by the devices and the counts values in the devices determine what devices are opened to isolate the fault. 1. A method for locating and isolating a fault in a power distribution network , the network including at least one power source , at least one feeder and a plurality of switching devices positioned along the at least one feeder and being in communications with each other , where network sections are defined between adjacent switching devices , the method comprising:detecting an overcurrent event in the network from the fault by at least some of the switching devices;interrupting the overcurrent event by opening and then immediately locking out or performing subsequent reclosing operations by at least one of the switching devices that detected the overcurrent event;increasing a count value in the switching device that interrupted the overcurrent event;increasing a count value in each switching device that detected the overcurrent event and then detected loss of voltage upstream as a result of another switching device interrupting the overcurrent event;sending a count and current (C&I) message from each of the switching devices that detected the overcurrent event and then detected the loss of voltage upstream to an upstream ...

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27-04-2017 дата публикации

RADIO FREQUENCY SURGE PROTECTOR WITH MATCHED PISTON-CYLINDER CAVITY SHAPE

Номер: US20170117704A1
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A surge protector includes a housing defining a cavity and having an axis. The surge protector also includes first and second center conductors positioned within the cavity at the axial ends of the housing. The surge protector also includes an inner coupler positioned within the cavity, having a center portion, and being coupled to the first center conductor. The surge protector also includes an outer coupler positioned within the cavity, having an inner surface that defines a volume for receiving a portion of the center portion of the inner coupler, and coupled to the second center conductor. The surge protector also includes a first dielectric material positioned between the center portion and the inner surface. The surge protector also includes a first spiral inductor positioned within the cavity, having an outer curve and an inner curve, and being coupled to the first center conductor or the second center conductor. 1. A surge protector comprising:a housing defining a cavity and having an axis, a first axial end, and a second axial end;a first center conductor positioned within the cavity at the first axial end of the housing and a second center conductor positioned within the cavity at the second axial end of the housing;an inner coupler positioned within the cavity, having a center portion, and being coupled to the first center conductor;an outer coupler positioned within the cavity, having an inner surface that defines a volume for receiving at least a portion of the center portion of the inner coupler, and being coupled to the second center conductor;a first dielectric material positioned between the center portion and the inner surface; anda first spiral inductor positioned within the cavity, having an outer curve and an inner curve, and being coupled to the first center conductor or the second center conductor.2. The surge protector of further comprising a second spiral inductor positioned within the cavity claim 1 , having an outer curve and an inner ...

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03-05-2018 дата публикации

COMMUNICATION-LESS FAULT SECTION IDENTIFICATION FOR HYBRID HVDC TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS

Номер: US20180120367A1

Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for identifying a location of a fault in a hybrid high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system having a ground or underground cable section and an overhead line section. Some methods comprise determining whether a characteristic voltage oscillation is present at a cable side terminal of the HVDC transmission system, and in response, determining that the fault is located in the overhead line section. Some methods comprise determining whether a characteristic current oscillation or a terminal current exceeding a peak current threshold is present at an overhead line side terminal, and in response, determining that the fault is located in the overhead line section. The methods can be communication-less, wherein the actions are based on local measurements and/or are performed locally to where the fault is located or detected. 1. A method of identifying a location of a fault in a hybrid high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system having a cable section and an overhead line section , the method comprising:determining whether a characteristic voltage oscillation is present at a cable side terminal of the HVDC transmission system; andresponsive to determining that the characteristic voltage oscillation is present at the cable side terminal, determining that the fault is located in the overhead line section.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method is performed locally without using a long distance communication channel between converter stations.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising reclosing a cable side circuit breaker of the HVDC transmission system and commencing a restart of the HVDC transmission system responsive to determining that the characteristic voltage oscillation is present at the cable side terminal.4. A method according to claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , responsive to determining that the characteristic voltage oscillation is not present at the cable ...

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05-05-2016 дата публикации

SURGE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR MEDIUM AND HIGH VOLTAGE

Номер: US20160126738A1
Автор: Moore Daryl, Yarusso Jon
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A system of surge suppressor units is connected at multiple locations on a power transmission and distribution grid to provide grid level protection against various disturbances before such disturbances can reach or affect facility level equipment. The surge suppressor units effectively prevent major voltage and current spikes from impacting the grid. In addition, the surge suppressor units included various integration features which provide diagnostic and remote reporting capabilities required by most utility operations. As such, the surge suppressor units protect grid level components from major events such as natural geomagnetic disturbances (solar flares), extreme electrical events (lightning) and human-generated events (EMPs) and cascading failures on the power grid. 1. A surge suppression system of a power distribution system of a power grid which provides power to low-voltage power consumers , comprising:at least one three phase system transformer of said power distribution system having a primary side which receives three phase power from a power source through first, second and third power distribution lines, which each transmit a respective phase of said three phase power, and a secondary side, which supplies three phase power downstream through fourth, fifth and sixth power distribution lines which each transmit a respective one of said phases of said three phase power, said primary and secondary sides including respective primary and secondary side coils to transform said three phase power from a first voltage on said primary side to a second voltage on said secondary side different from said first voltage, said system transformer stepping said first voltage up to or stepping said first voltage down from one of a medium voltage or a high voltage; andat least a first surge suppressor unit which is connected in parallel to said first, second and third power distribution lines on said primary side of said system transformer, said surge suppressor unit ...

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14-05-2015 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Photovoltaic String Protection

Номер: US20150131187A1
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A system and method includes a circuit for protecting a photovoltaic string. A bypass switch connects in parallel to the photovoltaic string and a hot spot protection switch connects in series with the photovoltaic string. A first control signal controls opening and closing of the bypass switch and a second control signal controls opening and closing of the hot spot protection switch. Upon detection of a hot spot condition the first control signal closes the bypass switch and after the bypass switch is closed the second control signal opens the hot spot protection switch. 1. A circuit for protecting a photovoltaic string , comprising:a bypass switch connected in parallel to the photovoltaic string;a hot spot protection switch connected in series with the photovoltaic string; anda first control signal to control opening and closing of the bypass switch and a second control signal to control opening and closing of the hot spot protection switch, where upon detection of a hot spot condition the first control signal closes the bypass switch and after the bypass switch is closed the second control signal opens the hot spot protection switch.2. The circuit of claim 1 , further comprising a converter bypass switch connected between a power bus and the photovoltaic string claim 1 , where a converter connected with the photovoltaic string is bypassed when the converter bypass switch is open.3. The circuit of claim 1 , further comprising a differential power processing (DPP) unit bypass switch connected between converter and photovoltaic string units claim 1 , where one of the converter and photovoltaic string units is bypassed when the unit bypass switch is open.4. The circuit of claim 1 , where the hot spot condition is detected when a photovoltaic positive voltage goes negative.5. The circuit of claim 1 , where the hot spot condition is detected when a change in capacitance is detected.6. The circuit of claim 5 , where the capacitance comprises photovoltaic (PV) junction ...

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16-04-2020 дата публикации

Device for Detecting a Short Circuit, Protection Device and Associated Method for a High-Voltage Dc Network

Номер: US20200116776A1
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A detection device for detecting a short circuit current in an electrical power transmission cable having an electrical power transmission cable for a high-voltage DC network. The network includes a central core, an insulating sheath, a metal screen arranged around the insulating sheath, at least one optical fibre, arranged between the electrically conductive central core and the metal screen by forming windings around the central core in a detection region, two optical transmitters arranged at the ends of the electrical power transmission cable, two optical detectors arranged at ends of the electrical power transmission cable, two interruption devices arranged at the ends of the electrical power transmission cable when a change in the angle of polarisation with respect to a reference angle greater than a predetermined value is detected by the first optical detector. 21921211717. The detection device () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first (A) or the second (B) switching device respectively is also configured to switch the connection of the electrical power transmission cable in the absence of receipt of an optical signal by the first optical detector (A) or by the second optical detector (B) respectively.3191515. The detection device () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first optical transmitter (A) is configured to transmit a signal at a first wavelength claim 1 , and the second optical transmitter (B) is configured to transmit a signal at a second wavelength different from the first wavelength.419. The detection device () as claimed in claim 1 , also comprising:{'b': 23', '1', '1', '1, 'a first current detector (A) arranged at the first end (A) of the electrical power transmission cable () and configured to detect an electrical fault signal transmitted by the electrical power transmission cable (),'}{'b': 27', '1', '1', '17', '23, 'a first processing unit (A) arranged at the first end (A) of the electrical power transmission cable () and coupled to the ...

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16-04-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO DETECT AND REACT TO OBJECTS IN PROXIMITY TO POWER SYSTEMS

Номер: US20200119538A1
Автор: Johnson Greg
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Systems and techniques are disclosed that monitor an area adjacent to power system components and detect objects that may pose a probable risk of causing a fault, for example, making contact with the power system component. Various embodiments initiate a preventative, a corrective, and/or a mitigative action in advance of the fault. Examples of possible actions include, but are not limited to, an audible alert, a visual alert, a tactile alert, a remote notification, a limiting of machinery motion, a stopping of machinery motion, a reversing of machinery motion, de-energization of the power system component, or combinations thereof. 1. A system comprising:one or more processors;memory; and receiving one or more signals from one or more sensors monitoring an area adjacent to a power system component;', 'identifying an object in a zone of interest, the zone of interest including at least a portion of the power system component;', 'identifying characteristics of the object;', 'determining a threshold distance to the power system component;', 'determining the object is within the threshold distance to the power system component; and', 'causing one or more of a preventative action, a corrective action, or a mitigative action., 'instructions stored on the memory that, when executed by the one or more processors, configure the one or more processors to perform operations comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the determining a threshold distance comprises determining a de-energization threshold distance to the power system component;wherein the determining the object is within the threshold distance comprises determining the object is within the de-energization threshold distance to the power system component; andwherein the causing one or more of a preventative action, a corrective action, or a mitigative action comprises causing the power system component to de-energize.3. The system of claim 2 , the causing the power system component to de-energize comprising: ...

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27-05-2021 дата публикации

MULTI-LINE SUPPLY UNIT FOR A VEHICLE CONTROL UNIT

Номер: US20210159694A1
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A multi-line supply unit for a vehicle control unit, including at least two supply lines each connected to a vehicle voltage source at the input and brought together at a common node at the output; and a protective device, including, in each of the supply lines, at least one first damping diode looped into the supply lines in the forward direction, between the vehicle voltage source and the node; and an operating method for such a multi-line supply unit. At least one switch element is looped into each of the supply lines, respectively, in parallel with the damping diode, respectively; an evaluation and control unit measuring and evaluating a line voltage at the inputs of the supply lines, respectively, and measuring and evaluating a reverse-polarity-protected supply voltage at the common node, and controlling the switch elements in the supply lines as a function of the evaluation, using corresponding control signals. 125-. (canceled)26. A multi-line supply unit for a vehicle control unit , comprising:at least two supply lines, which are each connected to at least one vehicle voltage source at an input and are brought together at a common node at an output;a protective device which includes, in each of the at least two supply lines, at least one first damping diode, which is looped into the at least two supply lines in the forward direction, between the at least one vehicle voltage source and the node, and at least one switch element looped into each of the at least two supply lines, respectively, in parallel with the at least one damping diode, respectively; andan evaluation and control unit configured to measure and evaluate a line voltage at the inputs of the at least two supply lines, respectively, and to measure and evaluate a reverse-polarity-protected supply voltage at the common node, and to control the switch elements in the at least two supply lines as a function of the evaluation, using corresponding control signals.27. The multi-line supply unit as ...

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11-05-2017 дата публикации

TRANSIENT PROTECTION FOR MULTI-TERMINAL HVDC GRID

Номер: US20170133834A1
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

A method and a device provide protection for a multi-terminal HVDC grid against faults. The method includes measuring a DC displacement voltage having a polarity and a value, determining if a short circuit fault exists by comparing the DC displacement voltage with a threshold displacement voltage and identifying a fault type based on the polarity and the value of the DC displacement voltage. The disclosed device contains a converter having a positive pole and a negative pole, a DC-switch substation, a DC line connecting the converter and the DC-switch substation and a transient fault detector. The transient fault detector contains a positive voltage sensor sensing a positive transient voltage of the positive pole and a negative voltage sensor sensing a negative transient voltage of the negative pole and a control unit which is adapted to derive a DC displacement voltage from the positive and the negative transient voltages. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for protecting a multi-terminal HVDC grid against faults , the HVDC grid containing a converter having a positive pole , a negative pole and a neutral pole , a DC-switch substation and a DC line connecting the converter and the DC-switch substation , which method comprises the steps of:measuring a DC displacement voltage having a polarity and a value;determining if a fault exists by comparing the DC displacement voltage with a threshold displacement voltage; andidentifying a fault type as a positive to neutral pole short circuit, a negative to neutral pole short circuit or a positive to negative pole short circuit based on the polarity and the value of the DC displacement voltage.17. The method according to claim 16 , which further comprises calculating the DC displacement voltage from a positive transient voltage measured at the positive pole and a negative transient voltage measured at the negative pole.18. The method according to claim 16 , wherein the step of determining if the fault exists is carried out by ...

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23-04-2020 дата публикации

DC HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CUT-OFF APPARATUS IN SUCH AN INSTALLATION

Номер: US20200127453A1
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A DC high-voltage electrical installation comprises a switching device for switching an electric current in the main circuit, and a method for controlling the closure of a switching device in such an installation. The installation includes a controlled variable resistor system making it possible to modify the resistance value of the resistor system seen by the current flowing through the main electrical circuit. The resistance value takes at least three distinct values: high, a lower value, and at least one nonzero intermediate value comprised between the high value and the low value. The installation includes a coordination device making it possible to control switching times of the resistance values of the resistor system. 123.- (canceled)24. A DC high-voltage electrical installation comprising an apparatus for cutting-off a DC high-voltage electric circuit , of the type comprising a main circuit in which flows an operating electric current under DC high-voltage during a steady operating state of the installation , the cut-off apparatus being likely to switch from an open state in which it interrupts the flow of an electric current in the main circuit to a closed state in which it allows the flow of an electric current in the main circuit ,wherein the installation includes a controlled variable resistance system comprising a resistance device associated with a switching device for modifying the resistance value of the resistance system, seen by the current flowing in the main electric circuit, said resistance value taking at least three distinct values, comprising at least one higher value, one lower value, and at least one non-zero intermediate value comprised between the lower value and the higher value, and in that the installation includes a coordination device for controlling switching instants of the resistance values of the resistance system as a function of a closing instant of the cut-off apparatus from its open state to its closed state.25. The ...

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08-09-2022 дата публикации

DIRECT-CURRENT TRANSMISSION LINE PROTECTION METHOD AND SYSTEM BASED ON PURE CURRENT CHARACTERISTICS

Номер: US20220285931A1
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Disclosed are a direct-current transmission line protection method and system based on pure current characteristics. The direct-current transmission line protection method based on pure current characteristics comprises: collecting, at a moment k, a line current i(k) of an M side of a first direct-current transmission line and collecting, at a moment k−t, a line current i(k−t) thereof, calculating, according to the line current i(k) and the line current i(k−t), at a moment k, a differential value di(k) of a current of the side of the first direct-current transmission line, and determining whether the differential value di(k) of the current meets a protection enabling criteria; and insofar as, at the moment k, the differential value di(k) of the current of the M side of the first direct-current transmission line meets the protection enabling criterion, enabling direct-current protection for the M side of the first direct-current transmission line, collecting a line current i(j) of the M side of the first direct-current transmission line at a moment j and collecting, at a moment j−t, a line current i(j−t) thereof, and calculating, according to the line current i(j) and the line current i(j−t), a differential value di(j) of the current of the M side of the first direct-current transmission line at the moment j. 1. A method for protecting a Direct-Current (DC) transmission line based on pure current characteristics , comprising:{'sub': M', '0', '0', 'M', '0', 's', '0', 's', 'M', '0', '0', 'M', '0', 'M', '0', 's', 'M', '0', 's', '0', 's, 'collecting a line current i(k) of an M side of a first DC transmission line at a time point kand a line current i(k−t) of the M side of the first DC transmission line at a time point k−t, computing a current difference di(k) of the M side of the first DC transmission line at the time point kaccording to the line current i(k) and the line current i(k−t), and determining whether the current difference di(k) meets a protection starting ...

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09-05-2019 дата публикации

METHOD OF OPERATION A DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTION SCHEME

Номер: US20190140440A1
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There is provided a method of operating a reconfigurable differential protection scheme for carrying out differential protection of an electrical power network, the electrical power network comprising terminals, each of the terminals configured to be in communication with each other within a communications network. The method includes controlling the differential protection scheme to deactivate the differential protection, and selecting a terminal to be configured out of or into the differential protection scheme. The method also includes communicating reconfiguration information among the terminals, the reconfiguration information including the selection of the terminal to be configured out of or into the differential protection scheme. The method also includes modifying a respective differential protection algorithm at each of the non-selected terminals so as to configure the selected terminal out of or into the differential protection scheme, and controlling the differential protection scheme to reactivate the differential protection. 1. A method of operating a reconfigurable differential protection scheme for carrying out differential protection of an electrical power network , the electrical power network comprising a plurality of terminals , each of the plurality of terminals configured to be in communication with each other of the plurality of terminals within a communications network , the method comprising:controlling the differential protection scheme to deactivate the differential protection;selecting a terminal to be configured out of or into the differential protection scheme;communicating reconfiguration information among the plurality of terminals via the communications network, the reconfiguration information including the selection of the terminal to be configured out of or into the differential protection scheme, wherein the communications network is any one of: a daisy-chain communications network; a ring communications network; a meshed ...

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30-04-2020 дата публикации

REDUNDANT AND FAULT-TOLERANT POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM HAVING AN INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION NETWORK

Номер: US20200136367A1
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A power distribution and communication system includes nodes connected by power lines and communication links. The system receives power from one or more power sources. Each node contains at least one power port, data port and load port. Associated with each power port and load port is a port monitor for measuring current flowing into or out of the port and the voltage difference between the port outlet and ground, which measurements are passed to a processing element. The processing element and monitor analyze measured values to detect fault conditions. Upon fault condition detection, the port is disabled by opening a switch, disconnecting the port from the system voltage. The processing element receives power directly from the power line, thus receiving power from a live power line even if the associated power port is disabled allowing the processing element to enable a disabled node following a failure. 1. A power distribution system having an integrated communication network , comprising: a power port and an associated port monitor;', 'a load port and an associated port monitor; and', 'a processing element coupled to the port monitor associated with the power port and to the port monitor associated with the load port;', 'and, 'a plurality of nodes, wherein each of the nodes includesa communication link for conducting data between the nodes; a power source connected to a particular power port at a corresponding node, or', 'a device connected to a particular load port at a corresponding node., 'enabling or disabling any of, 'wherein data passed on the communication link is used for any of2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processing element corresponding to each of the nodes is configured to:send and receive current measurements between the corresponding node and a neighboring node; andcompare the sent and received current measurements.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein when the sent and received current measurements are equal under normal operating conditions ...

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10-06-2021 дата публикации

FAULT CURRENT CONTROLLER FOR A DIRECT CURRENT POWER GRID

Номер: US20210175705A1
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Disclosed is a fault current controller for a direct current power grid, which includes a primary circuit and a controller. The primary circuit includes an inductor, a filter capacitor, a resistor, an IGBT switch, a diode, a contactor and a Hall current sensor. The inductor, a first resistor and a second contactor are connected in series and are connected to a first contactor in parallel. A first branch including a second resistor and a first diode, a second branch including a third resistor and a second diode, and the inductor are connected in parallel; the filter capacitor, the IGBT switch and the first resistor are connected in parallel. The Hall current sensor is arranged in the series circuit. The controller controls the IGBT switch and the two contactors in the primary circuit to form different on-off combinations. 1. A fault current controller for a direct current power grid , comprising: wherein the inductor, the first resistor and the second contactor are connected in series to form a series circuit; wherein the series circuit and the first contactor are connected in parallel;', 'wherein the second resistor and the first diode are connected in series to form a first branch; wherein the third resistor and the second diode are connected in series to form a second branch; wherein the first branch, the second branch and the inductor are connected in parallel;', 'wherein the filter capacitor, the IGBT switch and the first resistor are connected in parallel;', 'wherein the Hall current sensor is arranged in the series circuit; and, 'a primary circuit, wherein the primary circuit comprises an inductor, a filter capacitor, a first resistor, a second resistor, a third resistor, an IGBT switch, a first diode, a second diode, a first contactor, a second contactor, and a Hall current sensor;'}a controller, which is configured to control the IGBT switch, the first contactor and the second contactor in the primary circuit to form different on-off combinations, enabling ...

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16-05-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR DETERMINATION OF A GROUND FAULT AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

Номер: US20190146021A1
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An apparatus for determining a phase associated with a ground fault on a multi-phase power distribution network, the apparatus configured to, based on determination of a spike fault, determine which of a plurality of RMS values of phase-to-phase fault currents is the minimum, said minimum RMS value indicative of a particular phase of the multi-phase power distribution network associated with the ground fault. 2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is configured for use with a three phase power distributiori network comprising phases a claim 1 , b and c and wherein the RMS values of the phase to phase fault currents that is the minimum is indicative of a particular phase of the multi-phase power digiribution network on which a ground fault is present in that if the minimum ΔIcomprises;{'sub': 'bc', 'i. ΔI, then the ground fault is associated with phase a;'}{'sub': 'ca', 'ii. ΔI, then the ground fault is associated with phase b;'}{'sub': 'ab', 'iii. ΔI, then the ground fault is associated with phase c.'}3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is configured to claim 1 , in determination of the occurrence of the spike fault claim 1 , determine a rate of change of the RMS value of the residual current and whether or not said rate of change is greater than a rate of change threshold;{'sub': R', 'R, 'the occurrence of the spike fault determined based on at least I(n) being above the predetermined residual current threshold for less than the predetermined spike time threshold and the rate of change being greater than the rate of change threshold at least during part of the time I(n) is greater than the predetermined residual current threshold.'}5. The apparatus of claim 4 , whereinthe first predetermined fraction is between 0.1 and 0.2; and/orthe second predetermined fraction is between 0.8 and 0.9.6. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the apparatus is configured to raise a fault alarm based on the determination of a phase associated with a ground ...

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15-09-2022 дата публикации

COMMUNICATION-BASED PERMISSIVE PROTECTION SCHEME FOR POWER DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS

Номер: US20220294215A1
Принадлежит: S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY

A communication-based permissive protection method for protecting an electrical power distribution network from a fault. The network includes a power source, an electrical line and a plurality of fault interrupters, where the fault interrupters are operable to prevent current flow in response to the fault. The method includes detecting the fault by each fault interrupter that is between the fault and the power source, and sending a drop of voltage message from each fault interrupter that doesn't detect the fault, but does detect a drop of voltage as a result of the fault to its immediate upstream fault interrupter. The method opens the fault interrupter that both detects the fault and receives a drop of voltage message from all of the fault interrupters immediately downstream of that fault interrupter. 1. A communication-based permissive protection method for protecting an electrical power distribution network from an electrical fault in the network , the method comprising:providing a power source that provides a power signal;providing a plurality of fault interrupters on one or more electrical lines in the network each receiving the power signal;detecting the fault on one of the electrical lines by each fault interrupter that is between the fault and the power source;sending a drop of voltage message from each fault interrupter that detects a drop of voltage without indication of a fault further downstream as a result of the fault to its immediate upstream fault interrupter towards the power source; andopening the fault interrupter that both detects the fault downstream and receives a drop of voltage message from all of the fault interrupters immediately downstream of that fault interrupter.2. The method according to wherein opening the fault interrupter includes opening the fault interrupter at a message transmission time as defined by the time of transmission of the drop of voltage messages.3. The method according to wherein each fault interrupter is assigned a ...

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07-05-2020 дата публикации

REDUNDANT PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR A HYBRID ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Номер: US20200144807A1

A redundant fault protection architecture for a DC electrical system with a hybrid relay sensing current on a DC rail as primary protection, and a pyrofuse, either self-triggering or externally triggered, as secondary protection. The pyrofuse is set to trigger after a delay to enable the hybrid relay to clear the fault (overcurrent). If the hybrid relay fails to clear the fault within a certain time duration, the pyrofuse subsequently is triggered and clears the fault. 1. A fault protection architecture in a DC electrical system , the architecture comprising:a fault protection circuit positioned in series between a DC source and a DC rail, a hybrid relay; and', 'a pyrofuse in series with the hybrid relay;', 'the hybrid relay having a predetermined triggering condition and a known clearing time; wherein the hybrid relay triggers when the predetermined triggering condition is met on the DC rail;', 'the pyrofuse having a second predetermined triggering condition, wherein the second triggering condition is set such that the pyrofuse trigger is on a delay at least equal to the clearing time of the hybrid relay., 'the fault protection circuit comprising2. The fault protection architecture of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined triggering condition is defined at least as a function of a current threshold.3. The fault protection architecture of claim 2 , wherein the predetermined triggering condition is defined at least as a function of time.4. The fault protection architecture of claim 1 , wherein the pyrofuse is self-triggering.5. The fault protection architecture of claim 1 , wherein a current sensing device is operable connected to the DC source and the hybrid relay.6. The fault protection architecture of claim 1 , further comprising a current sensing device claim 1 , a controller and at least one power supply claim 1 , the current sensing device operably connected to the DC rail and the controller claim 1 , the controller operably connected to the power supply and a ...

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23-06-2016 дата публикации

Dc power generation system and protection method for dc power generation system

Номер: US20160181799A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

A DC power generation system in which an arc detector, comprising an arc noise analysis unit which detects an arc which occurs in a DC power generation system based on noise of signal of a voltage-current sensor, a voltage-current variation analysis unit for specifying an arc occurrence point in a case where an arc is detected in the arc noise analysis unit, a voltage-current operation point of output of each string is analyzed based on a signal from a voltage-current sensor and based on variation of voltage-current operation point before and after when an arc is detected and a switch control unit for controlling of opening or closing of a switch based on an arc specified result in a voltage-current variation analysis unit, is provided.

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08-07-2021 дата публикации

PSI Power Source Isolator

Номер: US20210210948A1
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An electromagnetic device comprising a coil configured electrically in series with and connected directly to a magnetizable switch that said coil controls where when the coil is energized said switch is drawn into contact with an electrical conductor to transmit power from the coil through the switch to said electrical conductor; and a method for instantaneously deenergizing a detached electrical conductor using an electromagnetic gate where operation of said electromagnetic gate and sustention of electrical power flow in said electrical conductor are mutually required; and a machine improvement comprising connecting the output out an electromagnet's circuit into the input of an electromagnetic switch's circuit so that the circuitry of the electromagnet acts in series with the electrical load. 1. A machine , comprising:a. a first electrical conductor,b. a second electrical conductor that is magnetizable and configured to make and break contact with said first electrical conductor,c. a means to initiate electricity flow,d. a means to generate a magnetic field where said means is configured to act on said second electrical conductor and is electrically connected to both the second electrical conductor and said means to initiate electricity flow whereby a circuit disruption will collapse said magnetic field allowing the second electrical conductor to disengage from and isolate the first electrical conductor.2. A method for instantaneously deenergizing a detached electrical conductor within an electrical circuit , comprising:a. providing an electrical conductor within an electrical circuit,b. providing an electromagnetic gate,c. configuring said electromagnetic gate so that when activated the electromagnetic gate contacts, energizes, and operates electrically in series with said electrical conductor within said electrical circuit whereby circuit disruption causes the electromagnetic gate to break contact with and deenergize the electrical conductor within the electrical ...

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09-07-2015 дата публикации

DISCONNECTOR FOR HIGH VOLTAGE

Номер: US20150194806A1
Принадлежит: ALSTOM TECHNOLOGY LTD.

A disconnector for high voltage, including columnar supporting elements which are electrically isolating and are adapted to support electromechanical elements of opening and closing a circuit or an electrical line. At least one columnar supporting element, which is tubular, supports an optical current transformer, the optical fiber of which, surrounded by protection elements, extends inside the tubular columnar supporting element. 17-. (canceled)8. A disconnector for high voltage , comprising columnar supporting elements which are electrically isolating and are adapted to support electromechanical means of opening and closing a circuit or an electrical line , wherein at least one columnar supporting element , which is tubular , supports an optical current transformer , the optical fiber of which , surrounded by protection means , extends inside said tubular columnar supporting element.9. The disconnector according to claim 8 , wherein said optical transformer comprises a detection ring claim 8 , which is mounted at the group of contact sockets claim 8 , and is axially passed through by the principal conducting element which is fixed directly to the group of contact sockets.10. The disconnector according to claim 9 , wherein fixed between the group of sockets and a head plate of the columnar supporting element is a block inside which a channel is provided for passage and deviation of an optical signal from the detection ring to the optical fiber inside the columnar supporting element.11. The disconnector according to claim 10 , wherein said protection means of the optical fiber inside the columnar supporting element are constituted by a containment tube inside which the optical fiber extends claim 10 , said optical fiber being immersed in a dielectric gel inside said containment tube.12. The disconnector according to claim 11 , wherein a space is defined in a cavity between the containment tube and an inner wall of said cavity claim 11 , said space being filled with ...

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16-07-2015 дата публикации

PROTECTION DEVICE WITH COMMUNICATION BUS FAULT DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION, SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20150200538A1
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A method is disclosed for diagnosing faults on a communication bus used to transmit zone selective interlocking signals in a power distribution network. The method includes configuring interfaces of all protection devices connected to the same communication bus to be input ports within a first diagnosis time period; detecting, at each protection device connected to the communication bus, an input signal received by the input port thereof; and if abnormality is detected in the input signal, the protection device issuing a first alert associated with the corresponding interface. 1. A protection device for a switch in a power distribution network , wherein the protection device is connected to a protection device of at least one other switch via at least one communication bus , the protection device comprising:a first interface, connectable to a first communication bus;a first controlled switch pair connected to the first interface, for configuring the first interface to be an output port or an input port in response to a control signal; anda first control unit, configured to control the first controlled switch pair such that the first interface is configured to be an input port within a first diagnosis time period; and configured to issue a first alert signal if an input signal from the first interface is abnormal within the diagnosis time period;wherein an interface of each protection device connected to the first communication bus is configured to be an input port within the first diagnosis time period.2. The protection device of claim 1 , further comprising:a first feedback circuit, coupled to an output path of the first interface when the first interface is configured to be an output port, to detect a diagnosis signal sent via the first interface onto the first communication bus and to generate a first feedback signal, the first feedback signal being feedable into the first control unit; and whereinthe first control unit is also configured to control the first ...

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27-06-2019 дата публикации

PROTECTION APPARATUS

Номер: US20190199090A1
Автор: HA Hengxu, Lian Yang
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There is provided a protection apparatus for protecting an electrical network. The protection apparatus comprises: at least one protection device configured to protect the electrical network from a fault in response to a or a respective protection criterion being met; and a controller configured to: receive real-time information on a change in topological structure of the electrical network; perform an online determination of the real-time impedance or admittance matrix of the electrical network based on the change in topological structure of the electrical network; and adapt the or each protection criterion based on the real-time impedance or admittance matrix. 1. A protection apparatus for protecting an electrical network , the protection apparatus comprising:at least one protection device configured to protect the electrical network from a fault in response to a or a respective protection criterion being met; anda controller configured to: receive real-time information on a change in topological structure of the electrical network; perform an online determination of the real-time impedance or admittance matrix of the electrical network based on the change in topological structure of the electrical network; and adapt the or each protection criterion based on the real-time impedance or admittance matrix.2. The protection apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the change in topological structure of the electrical network includes at least one of:a connection of at least one electrical source into the electrical network;a disconnection of at least one electrical source from the electrical network;a connection of at least one electrical load into the electrical network;a disconnection of at least one electrical load from the electrical network;a connection of at least one previously open electrical link of the electrical network;a disconnection of at least one previously closed electrical link of the electrical network;an increase or decrease in power of at least ...

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28-07-2016 дата публикации

Method for identifying a faulted dc power transmission medium in a multi-terminal dc electrical network

Номер: US20160216311A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Technology GmbH

A method for identifying a faulted DC power transmission medium in a multi-terminal DC electrical network is provided. The DC electrical network includes multiple terminals connected via DC power transmission media. The method includes detecting a fault occurring in the DC power transmission media and, after detecting the fault, measuring a surge arrival time at each terminal, each surge arrival time being the difference between the time of detecting the fault and the time of arrival of an electrical wave surge generated by the fault at the corresponding terminal. The method further includes comparing the surge arrival times between the terminals to identify DC power transmission media in which the fault is not located, allocating a healthy status to the media in which the fault is not located, and identifying the faulted DC power transmission medium as being the DC power transmission medium/media without a healthy status.

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02-07-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS

Номер: US20200209299A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Technology GmbH

In differential protection schemes for electrical power systems there is a need to employ a synchronization technique to enable time alignment of local terminal current with received current from a remote terminal in order reliably to operate the differential protection scheme. A method of determining a communication time delay in a communication network between a local terminal and each of a plurality of remote terminals in a multi-terminal multi junction electrical power system includes: (a) calculating a respective initial communication time delay between each remote terminal and the local terminal; (b) calculating a respective junction time delay between respective first, second and third pairs of adjacent junctions; and (c) correcting the calculated initial communication time delay of each remote terminal spaced from the local terminal by two or more junctions according to each corresponding junction time delay arising between the or each said remote terminal and the local terminal. 1. A method of determining a communication time delay in a communication network between a local terminal and each of a plurality of remote terminals in a multi-terminal multi junction electrical power system , the method comprising:(a) calculating a respective initial communication time delay between each remote terminal and the local terminal;(b) calculating a respective junction time difference) between the or each respective pair of adjacent junctions; and(c) correcting the calculated initial communication time delay of the or each remote terminal spaced from the local terminal by two or more junctions according to the or each corresponding junction time difference arising between the or each said remote terminal and the local terminal.2. A-The method according to claim 1 , wherein step (a) of calculating a respective initial communication time delay between each remote terminal and the local terminal includes:selecting, in respect of each remote terminal a calculation node in ...

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02-08-2018 дата публикации

MEDIUM VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY

Номер: US20180219371A1
Автор: SANACORE Gaetano
Принадлежит: ANSALDO ENERGIA S.P.A.

A medium voltage power supply is disclosed as including plural medium voltage power lines and plural medium voltage switchboards, connected by respective medium voltage power lines. The medium voltage switchboards are each provided with a respective electrical protection equipment under the IEC 61850 standard and with respective medium voltage signal couplers driven by the electrical protection equipment to transmit and receive Generic Object Oriented Substation Event messages through the medium voltage power lines. 1. A medium voltage power supply , comprising:a plurality of medium voltage power lines; anda plurality of medium voltage switchboards, connected by respective medium voltage power lines;wherein the medium voltage switchboards each include a respective IEC 61850 standard electrical protection equipment and respective medium voltage signal couplers driven by the electrical protection equipment to transmit and receive Generic Object Oriented Substation Event (GOOSE) messages through the medium voltage power lines.2. The power supply according to claim 1 , wherein the electrical protection equipment is configured to detect malfunctions in respective medium voltage power lines and to transmit respective GOOSE event messages in response to detection of malfunctions in at least one of the medium voltage power lines claim 1 , and to transmit respective GOOSE stand-by messages when no GOOSE event messages are transmitted.31234. The power supply according to claim 2 , wherein the electrical protection equipment is configured to perform claim 2 , for each GOOSE event message transmitted claim 2 , an initial transmission in response to detection of malfunctions in at least one of the medium voltage power lines claim 2 , a first retransmission after a first retransmission time interval (T) starting from the initial transmission claim 2 , a second retransmission after a second retransmission time interval (T) starting from the first retransmission claim 2 , a third ...

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02-07-2020 дата публикации

FAULT MITIGATION IN MEDIUM VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS

Номер: US20200212668A1
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Unique systems, methods, techniques and apparatuses of fault mitigation are disclosed. One exemplary embodiment is a fault mitigation system for a medium voltage alternating current (MVAC) distribution network including a direct current (DC) link and a control system. The DC link is coupled to a first feeder line and a second feeder line. The control system is structured to determine a first feeder line is deenergized, operate the DC link so as to receive MVAC from a second feeder line and output low voltage alternating current (LVAC) to the first feeder line, operate a plurality of isolation devices, measure the LVAC in response to operating the plurality of isolation devices, determine a fault is isolated from a healthy portion of the first feeder line using the received LVAC measurements, and reenergize the healthy portion of the first feeder line. 1. A fault mitigation system for a medium voltage alternating current (MVAC) distribution network including a first feeder line and a second feeder line , the first feeder line including a plurality of isolation devices , the fault mitigation system comprising:a direct current (DC) link coupled to the first feeder line and the second feeder line; anda control system structured to determine the first feeder line is deenergized, operate the DC link so as to receive MVAC from the second feeder line and output low voltage alternating current (LVAC) to the first feeder line, operate the plurality of isolation devices, measure the LVAC in response to operating the plurality of isolation devices, determine a fault is isolated from a healthy portion of the first feeder line using the received LVAC voltage measurements, and reenergize the healthy portion of the first feeder line.2. The fault mitigation system of wherein the LVAC includes a voltage less than 1000V and the MVAC includes a voltage between 1000V and 72 kV.3. The fault mitigation system of wherein a voltage of the LVAC is equal to or less than 3% of a voltage of the ...

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11-08-2016 дата публикации

Single-phase-to-earth fault processing device and method for neutral non-effectively grounded distribution network

Номер: US20160233661A1
Принадлежит: State Grid Corp of China SGCC

A single-phase-to-earth fault processing device for a neutral non-effectively grounded distribution network includes a split-phase arc quenching device connected between earth and a three-phase bus of the distribution network, and a controller with an input end connected with a single-phase-to-earth phase selection device of the distribution network. The split-phase arc quenching device includes a multiphase switching device which operates independently for each phase, and a fuse connected in series with the multiphase switching device. The controller is for controlling opening and closing of three single-phase switches, in the multiphase switching device. A single-phase-to-earth fault processing method firstly controls the split-phase arc quenching device to preprocess the fault. If the fault still exists, through a ground resistor a zero-sequence current is generated on a fault line. After delaying to wait for a line to isolate a fault section, a ground connection of the neutral is cut, to restore the distribution network.

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16-08-2018 дата публикации

SHORT-CIRCUIT PROTECTION FOR VEHICLE REDUNDANT POWER ARCHITECTURE

Номер: US20180229676A1
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A power distribution system for a vehicle includes a plurality of switching devices arranged in a circuit to selectively control power flow between a plurality of buses operating within a same voltage range. The power distribution system further includes a controller programmed to, in response to the switching devices being in a state to transfer power between the buses and a current flowing through one of the buses exceeding a predetermined current, operate the switching devices to isolate the buses. 1. A power distribution system for a vehicle comprising:a plurality of switching devices arranged in a circuit to selectively enable power transfer between a plurality of buses operating within a same voltage range; anda controller programmed to, in response to the switching devices being in a state to transfer power between the buses and a current flowing through one of the buses exceeding a predetermined current, operate the switching devices to isolate the buses.2. The power distribution system of wherein the predetermined current is a value that is indicative of a short circuit condition in the one of the buses.3. The power distribution system of wherein the circuit further includes a path between each of the buses and a common load bus such that the buses provide power to the common load bus independent of the state of the switching devices.4. The power distribution system of wherein the switching devices are N-channel metal-oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFET) and each of the buses is electrically connected to a source terminal of an associated transistor.5. The power distribution system of wherein the circuit further includes diodes associated with each of the transistors that are connected between the source terminal and a drain terminal of the associated transistor such that current flow from the bus associated with the source terminal can bypass the associated transistor.6. The power distribution system of wherein the controller is further ...

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09-07-2020 дата публикации

FAULT SWITCH CONFIGURATION AND CLEARING METHOD IN FLEXIBLE DC CONVERTER STATION

Номер: US20200220349A1
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A fault switch configuration and clearing method in a flexible DC converter station, the flexible DC converter station is configured with a grid side switch and a valve side phase-split switch in the converter station. When a fault occurs, a faulty phase and a non-faulty phase are detected and identified by means of differential protection or low voltage overcurrent. An alternating current zero crossing condition is created by means of firstly turn off the non-faulty phase valve side phase-split switch and the grid side switch, thereby cutting off the faulty phase, disconnecting the connection between a power supply and a fault point, and achieving the clearing for faults. The described fault-clearing method is simple and practical, highly reliable, and connection between the fault point and the power supply is quickly and effectively cut; converter station equipment is effectively protected, and further expansion of the fault is avoided. 112. A fault switch configuration and clearing method in a flexible DC converter station , characterized in that: a flexible DC converter station respectively configured with a grid side switch (QF) and a valve side phase-split switch (QF) , and when a fault occurs in the converter station , firstly tripping a valve side non-faulty phase switch , then tripping the grid side switch , and performing the clearing for faults in the converter station , the clearing method for the faults specifically includes:recognizing, by a protection system, a faulty phase and a non-faulty phase when a fault occurs in the converter station;{'b': 2', '1, 'sending a non-faulty phase valve side switch (QF) trip command at time t1, and sending a grid side switch (QF) trip command at time t2, wherein the relationship between t1 and t2 is t1≤t2;'}{'b': 2', '1, 'sending a faulty phase valve side switch (QF) trip command after a time interval Δt, after tripping the grid side switch (QF).'}2. The fault switch configuration and clearing method in a flexible DC ...

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17-08-2017 дата публикации

Communication distribution unit containing at least one power switch

Номер: US20170237249A1
Принадлежит: OneSubsea LLC

A communication distribution unit, containing at least one power switch, said communication distribution unit comprising for an at least one consumer a power switch ( 4 ) based on a semiconductor design to switch on and off output lines ( 3 ) for the at least one consumer and the power switch ( 4 ) comprises at least one switching module ( 5 ).

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25-07-2019 дата публикации

FAULT-PREVENTING CIRCUIT RECLOSER

Номер: US20190229523A1
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A fault-preventing circuit recloser includes a ballast impedance, power line current and voltage monitors, and controller that operates the switch based on measurements obtained from the current and voltage monitors. The controller aborts the closing (i.e., reopens the switch) when the controller detects that the switch has closed into faulted line. The circuit recloser temporarily introduces the ballast impedance into the circuit during the closing operation to limit the current spike and voltage dip caused by initially closing the switch into the faulted line. The circuit recloser also temporarily introduces the ballast impedance into the circuit during the opening operation to limit the voltage transient that can be caused by initially opening a load-carrying power line. Different ballast resistor insertion times are applied depending on the type of recloser operation (opening or closing) and whether a fault is detected. 1. A fault-preventing circuit recloser for electrically connecting a source-side circuit of an electric power line to a load-side circuit of the electric power line , comprising:a first switch connected to the source-side circuit;a second switch connected to the load-side circuit;a ballast impedance connected to the first and second switches;a power line monitor operative for obtaining a current and a voltage associated with the electric power line;a controller operatively connected to the power line monitor and configured to receive one or more signals representative of the current and voltage measurements; close the first switch to initially connect the ballast impedance in series between the source-side circuit and the load-side circuit;', 'determine whether the source-side circuit is experiencing a fault condition based on the current and voltage measurements, and', 'reopen the first switch in response to determining that the source-side circuit is experiencing a fault condition, or close the second switch to bypass the ballast resistor in ...

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25-08-2016 дата публикации

OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION DEVICE

Номер: US20160248244A1
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An overvoltage protection device capable of protecting a power supply line and including in parallel a break-over diode, a controlled switch, and a circuit for controlling the switch. 1. An overvoltage protection device capable of protecting a power supply line , comprising:a diode component including a break-over diode connected between first and second terminals of the power supply line, the diode component being configured to conduct in response to an overvoltage across the first and second terminals exceeding a break-over voltage of the break-over diode;a transistor in parallel with the diode component; anda control circuit coupled to the break-over diode and configured to close the transistor after the overvoltage is no longer across the first and second terminals, wherein the transistor is configured to cause the break-over diode to not conduct in response to the being closed.2. The overvoltage protection device of claim 1 , wherein the diode component includes an avalanche diode in series with the break-over diode and having a breakdown voltage at least ten times lower than a break-over voltage of the break-over diode.3. The overvoltage protection device of claim 1 , wherein the transistor is a MOS transistor.4. The protection component of claim 1 , wherein the control circuit comprises an overvoltage detector configured to detect an overvoltage and the control circuit is configured to turn on the transistor for a time period in response to the overvoltage detector detecting the overvoltage claim 1 , and turn off the transistor when the time period elapses.5. The protection component of claim 1 , wherein the control circuit comprises a voltage detector configured to detect a voltage across the diode component and the control circuit is configured to turn on the transistor in response to the voltage detector detecting that the voltage across the diode is within a given range claim 1 , corresponding to a value of the voltage across the diode component when said ...

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25-08-2016 дата публикации

DETECTING FAULTS IN ELECTRICITY GRIDS

Номер: US20160248246A1
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A wind turbine generator is connected to a section of an electricity grid via a converter which converts the ac output power from the generator into three-phase electric power at the voltage and frequency of the grid The converter comprises silicon carbide transistors which act as ON-OFF switches which are controlled so as to create a voltage profile which is the same as that of the grid voltage. Each grid section has a respective circuit breaker which disconnects the associated section from the remainder of the grid in the event of an abnormally high current. The converter includes a fault detector arranged to detect grid faults, such as an abnormally low voltage level which, in response, generates an alarm signal which causes a high-level transient current to be supplied to the grid sufficient to trip the circuit breaker so as to disconnect the faulty section of the grid. By using silicon carbide transistors, which can withstand high operating temperatures, a higher-level current can be generated than would be the case with converters using conventional silicon transistors. 1. A system for disconnecting a section of an electricity grid in the event of a fault occurring in the section , the section being provided with a circuit breaker arranged to disconnect the grid section when the current in the section exceeds a predetermined value , the system comprising:means for detecting the occurrence of a fault in the section of the electric grid; andmeans acting in response thereto for supplying the grid section with an electric current which exceeds the predetermined value, thereby causing the circuit breaker to disconnect the grid section.2. A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the supplying means is arranged to supply a reactive current.3. A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the supplying means is arranged to supply an active current.4. A system as claimed in claim 1 , and arranged within a wind turbine generator.5. A system as claimed in claim 4 , wherein ...

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10-09-2015 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC SYSTEM COMPRISING ELECTRONIC DEVICES, CIRCUIT BREAKER COMPRISING SUCH A SYSTEM, METHOD FOR GENERATING A DEVIATION INDICATOR IN THE EVENT OF INCOMPATIBILITY BETWEEN DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT

Номер: US20150254120A1
Автор: Michel Julien
Принадлежит: Schneider Electric Industries SAS

Electronic system comprising electronic devices, circuit breaker comprising such a system, method for generating a deviation indicator in the event of incompatibility between devices and associated computer program product 1. An electronic system comprising a set of electronic devices , each electronic device comprising a memory and a communication module for communicating with one or more other electronic devices of the set , at least one verification module for verifying the compatibility of each electronic device with the other complementary electronic device(s) with which said electronic device is adapted to communicate,', 'at least one generating module for generating at least one deviation indicator when an incompatibility is detected between two electronic devices,, 'the electronic system comprisingwherein each memory of each electronic device comprises a compatibility table for defining compatibility with said other complementary electronic device(s), each compatibility table comprising at least one minimum required version number for each of said other complementary electronic device(s), andeach verification module is then adapted for comparing, for one or more given electronic devices, a version number of each of said other complementary electronic device(s) with the corresponding minimum required version number.2. The electronic system according to claim 1 , wherein at least one electronic device comprises at least one hardware function claim 1 , and each corresponding compatibility table comprises claim 1 , for each hardware function claim 1 , a minimum required version number for each of the other complementary electronic device(s).3. The electronic system according to claim 1 , wherein at least one electronic device comprises at least one software function claim 1 , and each corresponding compatibility table comprises claim 1 , for each software function claim 1 , a minimum required version number for each of the other complementary electronic device(s ...

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27-11-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR ISOLATING PORTIONS OF A POWER SUPPLY ARRAY

Номер: US20140345667A1
Автор: Hudson Donald Joseph
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A system for isolating portions of a power supply array comprising at least one isolation mechanism being in electrical communication with a terminal of at least one portion of the power supply array, the isolation mechanism being arranged to disconnect the at least one portion from the power supply array when the isolation mechanism is actuated. 1. A system for isolating portions of a power supply array comprising:at least one isolation mechanism being in electrical communication with a terminal of at least one portion of the power supply array;the isolation mechanism being arranged to disconnect the at least one portion from the power supply array when the isolation mechanism is actuated.2. A system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the at least one portion of the power supply array is a power supply unit arranged to supply electrical power independently of other portions of the power supply array.3. A system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the terminal includes at least one of an output terminal and an input terminal.4. A system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein at least one of the power supply array and the power supply unit incorporates at least one solar panel.5. A system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the at least one isolation mechanism is an electric actuator.6. A system in accordance with claim 5 , wherein the at least one isolation mechanism is arranged to operate to disconnect the at least one portion of the power supply array from the power supply array when electrical power is disconnected from the electric actuator.7. A system in accordance with claim 6 , wherein the electrical power connected to the electric actuator is powered by at least the power supply array.8. A system in accordance with claim 6 , wherein the electrical power is disconnected from the electric actuator by at least one switch.9. A system in accordance with claim 8 , wherein the at least one switch is connected in series between the electric actuator and the power ...

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08-08-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM PROVIDING FEEDER FAULT RESPONSE

Номер: US20190245342A1
Автор: Sharon Yoav
Принадлежит: S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY

A method for determining whether a fault is on a feeder line or a lateral line so as to allow an upstream recloser on the feeder line to immediately open in response to the fault if it determines the fault is on the feeder line. The method includes measuring a downstream voltage on the feeder line at a downstream recloser during the fault and transmitting the downstream voltage from the downstream recloser to the upstream recloser. The method can determine that the fault is on the feeder line or the lateral line by determining whether the fault voltage is approximately the same as the downstream voltage, or by comparing a first distance from the upstream recloser to the fault location using the fault voltage and a second distance from the upstream recloser to a last location of the fault current on the feeder line using the downstream voltage. 1. A method for identifying whether a fault is located on a feeder line or a lateral line in an electrical power distribution network , said network including a power source , an upstream switching device on the feeder line , a downstream switching device downstream from the upstream switching device relative to power flow from the power source on the feeder line , and a fuse in the lateral line , said lateral line being coupled to the feeder line at a tap location , said upstream and downstream switching devices being operable to allow or prevent the power signal from flowing through the switching device , the method comprising:measuring a current and voltage on the feeder line in the upstream switching device;identifying that a fault current is present indicating a fault on the feeder line or the lateral line in the upstream switching device;determining in the upstream switching device a fault location of the fault by identifying a fault voltage using the measured current and voltage;measuring a downstream voltage on the feeder line in the downstream switching device during the fault;transmitting the downstream voltage from ...

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15-08-2019 дата публикации

Locating Short-Circuit Faults Through Utilizing Operating Times of Coordinated Numerical Directional Overcurrent Relays

Номер: US20190250203A1
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Nowadays, there are different techniques used to effectively locate faults in electric power systems. These techniques are based on travelling wave, time-domain, phasor-domain, power quality data, superimposed components, and artificial intelligence (AI). Also, each one of these techniques has a specific application; such as locating faults in distribution, sub-transmission, transmission, or generation part. The grid itself could be a conventional or smart, large or micro-grid, AC or DC grid. Also, the lines themselves could be divided into three possible types: 1) overhead, 2) underground, and 3) joint-nodes. Directional overcurrent relays (DOCRs) are preferred to protect distribution networks, because they can compromise between different design criteria. This invention utilizes the advanced features available in numerical DOCRs to locate faults in distribution networks. The measured operating time and the detected fault type are utilized to estimate the actual location of that fault using interpolation, regression, or even artificial neural networks (ANNs). 1. A numerical directional overcurrent relays based short-circuit fault locator , comprising:a good communication between said numerical directional overcurrent relays (DOCRs) and the corresponding substation or central control room;wherein the primary/backup (P/B) pairs of said DOCRs are correctly coordinated and all the useful information recorded in said DOCRs are transmitted to said substation or said central control room;wherein the coordination stage can be accomplished by setting the time multiplier setting (TMS) and the plug setting (PS) of all said DOCRs through solving the optimal relay coordination (ORC) problem of a given electric network;wherein said the useful information provided by said DOCRs are: tag numbers and zones, operating times, fault currents and voltages measured on each phase, fault type, operating/health status, contact status of circuit breakers (CBs).The mechanism of this ...

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24-09-2015 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for the Protection of DC Distribution Systems

Номер: US20150270704A1
Автор: PAN Jiuping, QI Li
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While transient current magnitudes at different locations within a DC distribution system themselves are not a reliable indicator of fault location, it is recognized herein that accumulating energy or pseudo energy values provides a reliable basis for tripping the protection element at a fault location. Thus, in one aspect of the teachings herein, pseudo energy values are accumulated independently during a fault condition, for each of one or more protected branch circuits and the protection element for each such branch circuit is tripped responsive to the accumulated pseudo energy values reaching a defined pseudo energy threshold. The pseudo energy thresholds are defined so that the protection element in the branch circuit where the fault is located will trip first. 1. A method in a control apparatus of protecting a branch circuit in a Direct Current , DC , distribution system , said method comprising:determining that a fault condition exists in the DC distribution system; andaccumulating pseudo energy values while the fault condition persists, based on repeatedly sampling current for the branch circuit; andtripping a protection element for the branch circuit responsive to the accumulated pseudo energy values reaching a defined pseudo energy threshold.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein accumulating the pseudo energy values comprises accumulating the pseudo energy values over successive calculation intervals claim 1 , based on:determining a difference between a branch current measurement or estimate for a present calculation interval, as raised to an n-th power, and a branch current measurement or estimate for a preceding calculation interval, as raised to the n-th power;multiplying the difference by an elapsed time between the present calculation interval and the preceding calculation interval, to obtain the pseudo energy value for the present calculation interval; andadding the pseudo energy value for the present calculation interval to the running sum.3. The ...

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11-11-2021 дата публикации

Grounding Fault Protection Method for High-voltage Capacitor of Direct-current Filter

Номер: US20210351582A1
Принадлежит: TIANJIN UNIVERSITY

The invention relates to a grounding fault protection method for a high-voltage capacitor of a direct-current filter. The method comprises the following steps of acquiring a head end voltage u and an unbalanced current iT2 of a direct-current filter, and acquiring a discrete head end voltage and unbalanced current sequence; calculating a virtual capacitance Czd; determining a protection setting value Cset according to the bridge arm capacitance of the high-voltage capacitor, and when the virtual capacitance Czd is larger than the protection setting value Cset, protecting and judging to be an internal fault; otherwise, protecting and judging to be an external fault.

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18-11-2021 дата публикации

Isolation of protective functions in electrical power systems

Номер: US20210359508A1
Принадлежит: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc

Systems, devices, and methods include protective functions in an electrical power system. For example, a processing subsystem may include a first processor and a second processor. The first processor and the second processor may operate independently. A memory subsystem may comprise a first memory section and a second memory section. A memory management subsystem may enable memory access between the first processor and the first memory section and disable memory access between the first processor and the second memory section. The memory management subsystem may further enable memory access between the second processor and the second memory section and disable memory access between the second processor and the first memory section. A protection subsystem may include the first processor and the first memory section and enable a protection function. The second processor and the second memory section may provide a second function that operates independently of the protection function.

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