Automated self testing of power grid transformer protection systems

    公开(公告)号:US11451044B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-20

    申请号:US17102039

    申请日:2020-11-23

    申请人: TechHold, LLC

    摘要: Systems and method for automated self-testing of a protective device for a transformer are disclosed. One system includes a protection circuit electrically connected to a transformer neutral, the transformer electrically connected to a power grid, the protection circuit may include a DC blocking component, a switch assembly, and a spark gap assembly each positioned in parallel between the transformer neutral and ground, a switch assembly. The system may further include various testing circuits configured within the protection circuit and switches which when actuated inject a signal to test various components in the protective device.

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

    公开(公告)号:US20210075213A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-11

    申请号:US17100412

    申请日:2020-11-20

    申请人: TechHold, LLC

    IPC分类号: H02H7/26 H02H7/045

    摘要: 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.

    AUTOMATED SELF TESTING OF POWER GRID TRANSFORMER PROTECTION SYSTEMS

    公开(公告)号:US20210159689A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-27

    申请号:US17102039

    申请日:2020-11-23

    申请人: TechHold, LLC

    摘要: Systems and method for automated self-testing of a protective device for a transformer are disclosed. One system includes a protection circuit electrically connected to a transformer neutral, the transformer electrically connected to a power grid, the protection circuit may include a DC blocking component, a switch assembly, and a spark gap assembly each positioned in parallel between the transformer neutral and ground, a switch assembly. The system may further include various testing circuits configured within the protection circuit and switches which when actuated inject a signal to test various components in the protective device.

    Control system for transformer protection system

    公开(公告)号:US11923129B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-05

    申请号:US17667197

    申请日:2022-02-08

    申请人: TechHold LLC

    IPC分类号: H02H7/04 H01F27/40

    CPC分类号: H01F27/402 H02H7/042

    摘要: Methods and systems for controlling a circuit designed to protect electrical equipment, in particular sensitive power grid equipment such as transformers, are disclosed. In particular, methods of local and remote control of operation of protection circuits are provided that allow for remote access to change an operational mode of such protection circuits, while ensuring that power grid equipment is protected locally regardless of any configuration instructions received from a remote or centralized facility. Override levels may be set to ensure power grid transformer protection, regardless of operational mode or remote instruction.

    CONTROL SYSTEM FOR TRANSFORMER PROTECTION SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20220254565A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-11

    申请号:US17667197

    申请日:2022-02-08

    申请人: TechHold LLC

    IPC分类号: H01F27/40 H02H7/04

    摘要: Methods and systems for controlling a circuit designed to protect electrical equipment, in particular sensitive power grid equipment such as transformers, are disclosed. In particular, methods of local and remote control of operation of protection circuits are provided that allow for remote access to change an operational mode of such protection circuits, while ensuring that power grid equipment is protected locally regardless of any configuration instructions received from a remote or centralized facility. Override levels may be set to ensure power grid transformer protection, regardless of operational mode or remote instruction.

    Systems and methods for actuating a transformer neutral blocking system

    公开(公告)号:US10931096B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-23

    申请号:US15923829

    申请日:2018-03-16

    申请人: TechHold LLC

    摘要: A control device for an electrical protection circuit for use in an alternating current system including a transformer is disclosed. An example system includes a first measurement probe, a second measurement probe configured to measure an electrical property within the electrical protection circuit, and a control module, including a processing device. The control module is configured to monitor a measurement from the first measurement probe and transmit a protection activation control signal to the switch assembly based on the measurement from the first measurement probe exceeding a first predetermined threshold. The control module is also configured to monitor a measurement from the second measurement probe and transmit a protection deactivation control signal to the switch assembly based on the measurement from the second measurement probe satisfying a second predetermined threshold.