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Arc flash detection method

US8154730B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2011
Grant dateApr 10, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02H1/0023
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An arc flash detection method includes transmitting light via an optical fiber to a sensor and transmitting light from the sensor that includes components representative of acoustic waves and light for filtering and processing to detect an occurrence of an arc flash.

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