Abstract:
A line disturbance detector is disclosed which oversees the operation of power protection devices monitoring the same conductor, and only allows a power automation or control operation when both the disturbance detector and a traditional power protection device, such as a protection relay, determine such an operation is required.
Abstract:
Methods and systems for spatially assisted fault reporting in a distribution system Typical steps of the methods may include determining the location of the fault or the distance to the fault, generating and storing a plurality of waypoints (103) representative of the route of the distribution system, processing the plurality of waypoints (103), determining spatial coordinates of the fault, generating a fault report (100), and communicating the fault report. The waypoints may be contained within an XML file which is compressed wit a compression algorithm prior to sending and which is decompressed prior to use at a receiving end to create a visual template or overlay for displaying the fault information (100).
Abstract:
Methods and system for making and using vacuum switching devices are disclosed. A vacuum switching device (105) has an operating rod (120) for actuating a movable electrical contact within the device. The operating rod (120) may be a hollow epoxy glass We (205) with an electrical sensor (210, 215) disposed within it, and there may be an elastomeric polymer filling compound (260) disposed within the tube (205) and encasing the sensor (210, 215). The operating rod (120) may be attached to the movable electrical contact on one end by a steel end-fitting (225, 230) that has been press-fit into the tube (205) and secured with at least one cross pin (235). In this way, a very secure electromechanical connection may be made between the operating rod (120) and the rest of the vacuum switching device (105), and the sensor (210, 215) is protected from shock associated with the operation of the device. Moreover, the vacuum switching device (105) is compact and easy to construct.
Abstract:
An method for automatically testing an arc flash detection system by periodically or continually transmitting electro-optical (EO) radiation through one or more transmission cables electro-optically coupled to respective EO radiation collectors. A test EO signal may pass through the EO radiation collector to be received by an EO sensor. An attenuation of the EO signal may be determined by comparing the intensity of the transmitted EO signal to an intensity of the received EO signal. A self-test failure may be detected if the attenuation exceeds a threshold. EO signals may be transmitted according to a particular pattern (e.g., a coded signal) to allow an arc flash detection system to distinguish the test EO radiation from EO radiation indicative of an arc flash event.
Abstract:
A line disturbance detector is disclosed which oversees the operation of power protection devices monitoring the same conductor, and only allows a power automation or control operation when both the disturbance detector and a traditional power protection device, such as a protection relay, determine such an operation is required.
Abstract:
At least one of input channel, containing information relative to a power system or a subpart of a power system is analyzed by a computation engine along with a test data channel. The results of the computation performed on the test data channel are compared against a predetermined test result, and if the two differ, a corrective action is taken.
Abstract:
An improved Rogowski coil is formed on a toroidal core (10) mad of a thermoplastic or other moldable material, the core having a preferably continuous groove or grooves (12) extending around the core. The grooves correspond in size to magnet wire which registers within the grooves, thus controlling the specific location of the wires. The grooving may be helical. A return loop can be provided for return path cancellation, or a reverse winding can be added in a direction opposite to the direction of advancement of the main coil. In using the return loop, a resistive network can be added to improve the cancellation of the return path due to the effect of geometries. In addition, it can compensate for thermal and other variations.
Abstract:
A system for remotely controlling and monitoring an electrical system includes an electrical system controlling device connected to the electrical system for monitoring and controlling the electrical system and electronic controls for monitoring and controlling the electrical system controlling device. A wireless communications interface enables remote wireless access to the electronic controls.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are embodiments of devices for measuring electrical current and related systems and methods for forming and using such devices. According to certain embodiments, devices according to the present disclosure may comprise Rogowski coils. Also disclosed are systems and methods for forming a current measuring device using a bobbin that may allow for the use of a continuous length of wire for all windings associated with the current measuring device. Automated manufacturing techniques may be utilized to facilitate the manufacture of devices for measuring electrical current and/or may reduce the cost of such devices. Various embodiments disclosed herein include the use of a bobbin that may be selectively configured between a linear configuration and a closed configuration. One or more current sensors disclosed herein may be utilized in connection with a motor management relay or other type of intelligent electronic device.
Abstract:
At least one of input channel, containing information relative to a power system or a subpart of a power system is analyzed by a computation engine along with a test data channel. The results of the computation performed on the test data channel are compared against a predetermined test result, and if the two differ, a corrective action is taken.