Overhead power connector integrity assessment by application of thermal history detectors
US9010998B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/68
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for monitoring the integrity of an overhead power connector are disclosed. The systems and methods may include applying a temperature sensitive material to at least a portion of an overhead power connector and/or an overhead power conductor. The integrity of the overhead connector may be monitored or diagnosed by monitoring the properties of the temperature sensitive material to determine if the overhead connector experienced any high temperature excursions.
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