Automatic control for processing signals from an overheat monitor of a dynamoelectric machine
US4330808A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 1979 |
| Grant date | May 18, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02H5/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic control system to automatically determine the validity of an apparent overheating signal from an overheat monitor of a gas-cooled dynamoelectric machine and reduce machine load or indicate a monitor malfunction. Upon receipt of an apparent overheat signal by the control system, filtration of the monitored cooling gas is automatically initiated to remove pyrolysates released into the gas by overheated elements within the machine. A normal monitor response is thereby effected, provided the overheat signal is valid. If filtration of the monitored cooling gas fails to elicit a normal response within a preselected time period a monitor malfunction is indicated. The control system initiates a scheduled reduction in machine load either subsequent to validation of overheating or as verification is initiated, and if a valid indication of overloading persists, trips the excitation and remaining load from the machine. Redundant current paths, high-speed solid-state comparators, and timing elements are included in the control system for verifying the monitor signals.
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