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Substation load distribution monitor system

US5179376A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 1991
Grant dateJan 12, 1993
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY04S40/124
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The monitoring and control system of the present invention provides a distributed intelligence, data acquisition and control system which collects and analyzes large amounts of data representing power usage from a power distribution substation. The system also provides the capability of various control functions for the substation. The system provides communications capabilities between local devices and also with a remote computer. The system provides real time monitoring of power usage and real time control of various functions in the substation.

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