Spark management method and device
US6937455B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05H1/47
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A spark management device includes a high voltage power source and a detector configured to monitor a parameter of an electric current provided to a load device. In response to the parameter, a pre-spark condition is identified. A switching circuit is responsive to identification of the pre-spark condition for controlling the electric current provided to the load device so as to manage sparking including, but not limited to, reducing, eliminating, regulating, timing, and/or controlling any intensity of arcs generated.
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