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Method and apparatus for identifying open phase of circuit breaker on basis of voltage

US10267859B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2016
Grant dateApr 23, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02H3/04
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for identifying an open phase of a circuit breaker on the basis of voltage. The method comprises: a protection apparatus measures three-phase voltages at two sides of a circuit breaker; respectively calculates a vector difference and an effective value of the voltages at two sides of the circuit breaker; when the phase voltages at two sides are both greater than 80% to 90% of a rated voltage, and the voltage vector difference at two sides of the one-phase or two-phase circuit breaker is greater than a set voltage, it is determined that the circuit breaker has an open phase; and actuates an alarming or tripping operation after a short time delay t.

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