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Partial discharge coupler

US6285538A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 1999
Grant dateSep 4, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/1227
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A partial discharge (PD) coupler for coupling electrical machinery to partial discharge analysis testing equipment includes at least one capacitor capable of withstanding high voltages; a current sensor for sensing current passed by the at least one capacitor; and potting material surrounding the at least one capacitor and the current sensor for providing flashover protection.

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