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Ground fault detection methods on variable frequency drive systems

US11329589B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateMay 10, 2022
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02H3/165
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A mining machine including a motor, an adjustable speed drive providing a voltage to the motor, the voltage having an excitation component comprising a magnitude and a frequency for operating the motor at a desired speed and including an additional voltage component for use in detecting a ground fault condition, and a ground fault relay for detecting a ground fault current when the ground fault current exceeds a predetermined threshold.

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