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Method for detecting an open-phase condition of a transformer

US10522998B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2018
Grant dateDec 31, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02H3/162
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for detecting an open-phase condition of a transformer having a grounded-wye high voltage side connection including monitoring current flowing in a neutral connection on the high voltage side of the transformer in real time by voltage relaying and current relaying to identify an open phase condition signature in a signal capable of characterizing change of current magnitude. A current signal may be injected onto the neutral terminal and the zero-sequence mode of the transformer monitored to detect an open-phase condition indicated by an increase in network impedance and decrease or elimination of the injection current.

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