Power generating component connectivity resistance
US9267973B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R27/16
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Power generating component connectivity resistance monitoring techniques are disclosed. In an array of power generating components that are connected in parallel to a power bus, a power generating component measures an output current that it supplies to the power bus. Respective first and second power generating components measure a first voltage at an output of the first power generating component and a second voltage at an output of the second power generating component. A resistance in the array between first and second connection points in the array through which the output current flows is determined based on the measurements of the output current, the first voltage, and the second voltage.
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