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Self-restoring fault current limiter utilizing high temperature superconductor components

US5432666A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 1993
Grant dateJul 11, 1995
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2013

Classification

  • 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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