Fault detection system for a generator
US8676386B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/42
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fault detection system is provided, and includes a generator, a power converter, a breaker, a current monitoring device, and a control module. The power converter is selectively connected to the generator and is selectively activated to produce a test voltage. The breaker is located between the generator and the power converter for selectively connecting the generator to the power converter. The breaker includes an open position and a closed position. The current monitoring device is located between the generator and the power converter. The current monitoring device measures a line current between the generator and the power converter. The control module is in communication with the current monitoring device and the power converter. The control module has a memory with a threshold current value.
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