Method and apparatus for high-speed fault detection in distribution systems
US8718959B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02H3/305
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for high-speed fault detection of circuits in power distribution networks utilizing protective relay devices (14) segmenting a distribution line (11) having Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED) (22) associated with switching devices (20) communicating peer-to-peer via a communication system (30) to provide fast and accurate fault location information in distribution systems.
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