Reduction in generator-sourced fault current contribution
US8164312B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02P9/105
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An approach for reduction in generator-sourced fault current contribution is disclosed. In one aspect, automatic excitation control of a generator is coordinated with a generator step-up transformer operating on maximized tap selection to reduce generator fault current contribution to an electrical power distribution network.
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