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Corona and partial discharge diagnostic device and method for using the same

US9046577B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2011
Grant dateJun 2, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/52
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for diagnosing a fault in an electrical component using a diagnostic system having a plurality of sensors. The method includes positioning the electrical component in a predetermined position adjacent the diagnostic system and at a predetermined orientation with respect to the diagnostic system. The method also includes causing a predetermined level of electrical current to flow to the electrical component, the stationary sensors sensing electrical discharge emitted by the electrical component at an area of the fault, and the tangible computerized controller receiving sensor data from the sensors. The method further includes the tangible computerized controller executing the computer-readable instructions to process the sensor data to generate test information including a location of the electrical component at which the fault is occurring in at least two dimensions.

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