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Fault current limiter

US10424437B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2015
Grant dateSep 24, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01F2003/103
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A Fault Current Limiter (FCL) comprising a magnetisable limb, an electrically conductive coil associated with the magnetisable limb and arranged to induce a field in the limb member and magnets spaced such that the coil is positioned intermediate the spaced magnets. Magnetisable shield elements are positioned at either end of the coil.

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