Arc detection system and method
US7580232B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/1218
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for identifying an arcing event in electrical distribution systems is provided. The system comprises a sensor configured to detect ultraviolet light and to generate a signal indicative of the arcing event propagating from the electrical distribution system. A processor coupled to the sensor and configured to analyze an ultraviolet light characteristic from the signal and generate an arc fault signal. A protective device configured to receive the arc fault signal and to mitigate the arcing event in the electrical distribution system.
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