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Gas density monitoring system

US9362071B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2012
Grant dateJun 7, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H33/26
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A circuit breaker monitoring system may monitor both at least one gas characteristic of a gas surrounding the circuit breaker and at least one fault arc energy characteristic. The monitored characteristics may be used to forecast maintenance events. The monitored characteristics may be used to control the operation of the circuit breaker.

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