Method and apparatus for providing power to a utility network
US6600973B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 24, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E40/20
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Power is provided from an energy storage device to a utility network based on a detected condition, such as a fault, in the network. Specifically, it is determined whether a fault on the utility network is a near fault or a far fault relative to the energy storage device. Whether a fault is classified as “near” or “far” is determined based on a voltage drop in the utility network. Power is then supplied to the utility network based on whether the fault is a near fault or a far fault.
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