Direct load current sensing for predicted regulator tap position
US5633580A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 1995 |
| Grant date | May 27, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05F1/147
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tap changer including a tap positionable to vary the winding ratio of the transformer in response to changes in an electric load on the transformer is disclosed herein. The transformer includes an electric drive which is responsive to raise or lower signals applied thereto in order to selectively position the tap by the raising or lowering of the tap and thereby raising or lowering the transformer winding ratio. Upon sensing the current of the motor control signals, an up/down counter is incremented or decremented. Accordingly, when a tap change signal is detected, the direction of tap changer movement may be determined, based upon the value of the up/down counter. In this way the tap position is also accurately determined and known.
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