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Fuse saving power distribution system and fault protection

US7773360B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 2008
Grant dateAug 10, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02H3/0935
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Fault protection is provided with fuse saving in a power distribution system. An operating characteristic of a fault protection device protecting a portion of the power distribution system is configured in view of fuse melting characteristics. In this manner, fault protection is provided with fuse saving, when possible, with reduced service disruptions.

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