High-impedance fault detection using wireless current transformers
US10962608B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S10/52
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure pertains to systems and methods for monitoring and protecting an electric power system. In one embodiment, a system may comprise line-mounted wireless current transformers to measure at least one parameter of an alternating current (AC), receive a synchronization signal at which to measure the AC, and send a message comprising the measured AC. The system may also comprise an intelligent electronic device (IED) to send the synchronization signal to and receive the messages from the line-mount wireless current transformers, determine whether a high-impedance fault (HiZ) exists between the line-mounted wireless current transformers, and implement a control action based on the existence of the HiZ fault.
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