Shorted rotating diode detection and protection
US8072191B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 2, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02P2101/30
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electric generator with a rotating diode fault detection device built in that operates by comparing a voltage buildup across the exciter DC supply with a preset threshold value and determining if a fault condition is present based on the comparison.
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