Decentralized electrical load shedding
US9234246B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S20/222
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A decentralized load shedding device turns off a load in response to determining that an electric grid is approaching its maximum operating point. By turning off the load, demand on the electric grid is minimized thereby reducing the likelihood of blackouts. The device may be coupled to the load or may be incorporated into the load in one embodiment.
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