Self-restoring fault current limiter utilizing high temperature superconductor components
US5432666A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E40/60
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A fault current limiter incorporating a high temperature superconductor material. During a fault condition, the superconductor material is allowed to operate above its critical temperature, providing sharply increased resistance. The fault current limiter can be sized and selectively cooled to provide a desired range of fault current limiting capability.
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