公开(公告)号：US09753469B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-05

申请号：US15386024

申请日：2016-12-21

Applicant: Electric Power Research Institute Inc.

Inventor： Norman D. McCollough

IPC: H01F30/12 ,  G05F1/335 ,  G05F1/325 ,  H01F38/34 ,  H02M7/217 ,  H01F38/30

CPC classification number: G05F1/335 ,  G05F1/325 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H01F38/22 ,  H01F2038/305

Abstract: A device for harvesting energy from a power line carrying AC current including: a transformer having a core with separate first and second sections, the core being formed of ceramic material or layered nickel alloy tape; a first secondary winding wound around the first section of the core; a second secondary winding wound around the second section of the core; a first DC core-flux control winding wound around the first section of the core; and a second DC core-flux control winding wound around the second section of the core; wherein the core is configured to be in operative communication with a magnetic field radiated from the power line, such that an AC voltage is generated in the first and second secondary windings, and the maximum AC voltage produced by the first and second secondary windings is limited by the first and second DC core-flux control windings.

公开(公告)号：US20170145853A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-25

申请号：US15360922

申请日：2016-11-23

Applicant: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.

Inventor： Stephen Hesler ,  Christopher Suprock

IPC: F01D21/00 ,  H04Q9/00

CPC classification number: F01D21/003 ,  F05D2220/31 ,  F05D2240/60 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/40 ,  Y02T50/671

Abstract: The invention and its various embodiments are directed to a telemetry system for measuring rotordynamic data from a rotating shaft of interest and methods for using the same. The invention provides a single housing that can include multiple, different sensors that measure various rotordynamic parameters, such as both strain and acceleration, in parallel. A power and data antenna is electrically attached to the housing and the sensors for receiving radio frequency power to power the sensors and to wirelessly transmit data collected by the sensors. Both the housing and the power and data antenna are attached to a rotating shaft and are encapsulated in a fiber coating.

公开(公告)号：US20170121809A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-04

申请号：US15336604

申请日：2016-10-27

Applicant: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.

Inventor： John Morrison Riddle ,  Carola Annemarie Gregorich ,  Daniel M. Wells

IPC: C23C10/08 ,  C21D9/00 ,  B21C1/22 ,  C21D9/08 ,  B21B21/00 ,  C23C10/60 ,  C21D6/00

CPC classification number: C23C10/08 ,  B21B21/00 ,  B21C1/003 ,  B21C1/22 ,  C21D6/004 ,  C21D9/0068 ,  C21D9/08 ,  C23C8/02 ,  C23C8/14 ,  C23C10/14 ,  C23C10/36 ,  C23C10/52 ,  C23C10/54 ,  C23C10/60

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a finished metal object or product having a corrosion resistant layer integral to or within a top portion of at least one of its surfaces that would be exposed to a corrosive environment. In one embodiment, the method for manufacturing is directed to a finished metal tubing product having a corrosion resistant layer within its inside surface that is exposed to a fluid and wherein the corrosion resistant layer is a zinc-metal oxide layer, such as a zinc-chromium oxide layer, or a zinc-mixed metal oxide layer. In addition to methods of manufacturing, the present invention provides finished metal objects or products having a corrosion resistant layer integral to or within a top portion of at least one surfaces that would be exposed to a corrosive environment.

公开(公告)号：US09413092B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US14087407

申请日：2013-11-22

Applicant: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.

Inventor： John K. Chan ,  Gary Charles Sibilant ,  Jy-An Wang ,  Fei Ren

IPC: H01R13/03 ,  C23C14/16

CPC classification number: H01R13/03 ,  C23C14/16 ,  Y10T29/49174

Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting electrical power transmission lines where the electrical connector is capable of conducting 1×106 to 2.5×106 siemens per meter squared (S/m2), and includes a base metal having a surface layer doped with a conductive material dopant. The conductive dopant material improves the reliability and performance of the electrical connector. An electrical power transmission system includes electrical power transmission lines connected by the electrical connector, and a method of joining power transmission lines with the electrical connector.

Abstract translation: 一种用于连接电力传输线的电连接器，其中电连接器能够每平方米（S / m 2）传导1×106至2.5×106西门子，并且包括具有掺杂有导电材料掺杂剂的表面层的母材。 导电掺杂剂材料改善了电连接器的可靠性和性能。 电力传输系统包括通过电连接器连接的电力传输线以及将电力传输线与电连接器相连接的方法。

公开(公告)号：US09176025B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-03

申请号：US13728412

申请日：2012-12-27

Applicant: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.

Inventor： Andrew John Phillips ,  Kristopher C. Kozak

IPC: G01M99/00 ,  G01N3/30 ,  G01N3/40

CPC classification number: G01M99/007 ,  G01N3/30 ,  G01N3/40 ,  G01N3/405

Abstract: The present application relates to an apparatus and method for detecting defects in composite insulators used in power systems. The apparatus includes a test frame, a hydraulic cylinder connected to a first end of the test frame for imparting a load on a composite insulator, a hammer for imparting excitations into the composite insulator, and a data collection device for collecting frequency responses traveling in the composite insulator as a result of the hammer striking the insulator. The composite insulator is secured between the hydraulic cylinder and a second end of the test frame.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及一种用于检测电力系统中使用的复合绝缘子中的缺陷的装置和方法。 该装置包括测试框架，连接到测试框架的第一端的液压缸，用于赋予复合绝缘体上的载荷，用于将复合绝缘体激励的锤子，以及用于收集在复合绝缘体中传播的频率响应的数据采集装置 复合绝缘子是冲击绝缘体的锤子的结果。 复合绝缘体固定在液压缸和测试框架的第二端之间。

公开(公告)号：US08953153B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-10

申请号：US13852345

申请日：2013-03-28

Applicant: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.

Inventor： James Wall

IPC: G01B11/16 ,  G01L1/24 ,  G01M5/00 ,  G01N3/08 ,  G01L5/00 ,  G01L5/10 ,  G21C17/10

CPC classification number: G01L1/24 ,  G01L5/0033 ,  G01L5/105 ,  G01M5/0025 ,  G01M5/0041 ,  G01N3/08 ,  G01N2203/0641 ,  G21C9/00 ,  G21C13/0936 ,  G21C17/003 ,  G21C17/10 ,  Y02E30/40

Abstract: A system and method for post-tensioned tendon monitoring includes at least one optical sensor arranged in monitoring proximity to a post-tensioned tendon, a test instrument in communication with the optical sensor, a processor capable of managing operation of the test instrument, a storage device and a display. They further include a database adapted to contain sensor baseline information and sensor measurement data. The test instrument is capable of sending a first wavelength to the optical sensor and receiving a second wavelength from the optical sensor, wherein at least one of the instrument or the processor is configured to analyze the second wavelength and output sensor measurement data for storage in the database. The processor is configured to calculate an amount of tensile loading which exists in the post-tensioned tendon, based on the sensor measurement data and the sensor baseline data, and to provide an output.

Abstract translation: 一种用于后张力肌腱监测的系统和方法包括至少一个光学传感器布置在监视接近后张力的肌腱，与光学传感器通信的测试仪器，能够管理测试仪器的操作的处理器， 设备和显示器。 它们还包括适于包含传感器基线信息和传感器测量数据的数据库。 测试仪器能够向光学传感器发送第一波长并从光学传感器接收第二波长，其中，仪器或处理器中的至少一个被配置为分析第二波长并输出传感器测量数据以存储在 数据库。 处理器被配置为基于传感器测量数据和传感器基准数据计算存在于后张紧腱中的拉伸载荷量，并且提供输出。

公开(公告)号：US20140071592A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：US14017931

申请日：2013-09-04

Applicant: ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.

Inventor： Andrew John Phillips

IPC: H02B5/00

CPC classification number: H02J13/0017 ,  G01K7/02 ,  G01N25/72 ,  G01R31/3274 ,  H02B5/00 ,  H02J11/00 ,  H02J13/0075 ,  Y02E60/723 ,  Y02E60/7853 ,  Y04S10/16 ,  Y04S40/126

Abstract: An apparatus and method for continuously monitoring substation disconnects and transmission line switches to detect improper closing of the disconnects or switches is disclosed. The method includes the step of providing an apparatus adapted to measure, process, and transmit data associated with a disconnect or switch. The method further includes the steps of positioning the apparatus on or in close proximity to the disconnect or switch, using the apparatus to collect data of the disconnect or switch and processing the data for transmission to a remote receiver, and transmitting the processed data to a remote receiver.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于连续监测变电站断开和传输线路开关以检测断路器或开关的不正确闭合的装置和方法。 该方法包括提供适于测量，处理和发送与断开或切换相关联的数据的装置的步骤。 所述方法还包括以下步骤：使用所述设备收集所述断开或开关的数据并处理所述数据以传输到远程接收器，并将处理后的数据发送到 远程接收器。

公开(公告)号：US20130335727A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-19

申请号：US13852345

申请日：2013-03-28

Applicant: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.

Inventor： James WALL

IPC: G01L1/24

CPC classification number: G01L1/24 ,  G01L5/0033 ,  G01L5/105 ,  G01M5/0025 ,  G01M5/0041 ,  G01N3/08 ,  G01N2203/0641 ,  G21C9/00 ,  G21C13/0936 ,  G21C17/003 ,  G21C17/10 ,  Y02E30/40

Abstract: A system and method for post-tensioned tendon monitoring includes at least one optical sensor arranged in monitoring proximity to a post-tensioned tendon, a test instrument in communication with the optical sensor, and a processor capable of managing operation of the test instrument, a storage device and a display. The system and method further include a database adapted to contain sensor baseline information and sensor measurement data. The test instrument is capable of sending a first wavelength to the optical sensor and receiving a second wavelength from the optical sensor, wherein at least one of the instrument or the processor is configured to analyze the second wavelength and output sensor measurement data for storage in the database. The processor is configured to calculate an amount of tensile loading which exists in the post-tensioned tendon, based on the sensor measurement data and the sensor baseline data, and to provide an output.

Abstract translation: 用于后张力肌腱监测的系统和方法包括至少一个光学传感器布置在监视接近后张紧的肌腱，与光学传感器通信的测试仪器和能够管理测试仪器的操作的处理器， 存储设备和显示器。 该系统和方法还包括适于包含传感器基线信息和传感器测量数据的数据库。 测试仪器能够向光学传感器发送第一波长并从光学传感器接收第二波长，其中，仪器或处理器中的至少一个被配置为分析第二波长并输出传感器测量数据以存储在 数据库。 处理器被配置为基于传感器测量数据和传感器基准数据计算存在于后张紧腱中的拉伸载荷量，并且提供输出。

公开(公告)号：US20130214736A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

申请号：US13773131

申请日：2013-02-21

Applicant: ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.

Inventor： Andrew John Phillips ,  Chris Engelbecht ,  Eric Engdahl

IPC: H02J7/02

CPC classification number: H02J50/40 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/0027 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H02J7/0045 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J11/00 ,  H02J50/10 ,  Y02T90/122 ,  Y02T90/125 ,  Y02T90/127 ,  Y02T90/168

Abstract: An apparatus and method of harvesting power for charging batteries of a robot traversing an overhead transmission conductor is disclosed. The apparatus is adapted to harvest power from the overhead transmission conductor and provide a DC voltage for charging a battery and includes a first shield wire bonded to a structure that is grounded to the earth, a second shield wire isolated from the structure, and a charging station. The first shield wire, second shield wire, structure, and earth form a loop into which induced currents flow. The charging station is electrically connected to the second shield wire and adapted to convert induced currents flowing along the second shield wire into a DC voltage for charging a battery of the charging station.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种收集用于对穿过架空传输导体的机器人充电电池的电力的装置和方法。 该设备适于从架空传输导体收取电力并提供用于对电池充电的DC电压，并且包括结合到接地的结构的第一屏蔽线，与结构隔离的第二屏蔽线和充电 站。 第一屏蔽线，第二屏蔽线，结构和地线形成感应电流流动的环路。 充电站电连接到第二屏蔽线，并且适于将沿着第二屏蔽线流动的感应电流转换成用于对充电站的电池充电的DC电压。

公开(公告)号：US20130167615A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-04

申请号：US13728412

申请日：2012-12-27

Applicant: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.

Inventor： Andrew John Phillips ,  Kris Kozak

IPC: G01M99/00

CPC classification number: G01M99/007 ,  G01N3/30 ,  G01N3/40 ,  G01N3/405

Abstract: The present application relates to an apparatus and method for detecting defects in composite insulators used in power systems. The apparatus includes a test frame, a hydraulic cylinder connected to a first end of the test frame for imparting a load on a composite insulator, a hammer for imparting excitations into the composite insulator, and a data collection device for collecting frequency responses traveling in the composite insulator as a result of the hammer striking the insulator. The composite insulator is secured between the hydraulic cylinder and a second end of the test frame.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及一种用于检测电力系统中使用的复合绝缘子中的缺陷的装置和方法。 该装置包括测试框架，连接到测试框架的第一端的液压缸，用于赋予复合绝缘体上的载荷，用于将复合绝缘体激励的锤子，以及用于收集在复合绝缘体中传播的频率响应的数据采集装置 复合绝缘子是冲击绝缘体的锤子的结果。 复合绝缘体固定在液压缸和测试框架的第二端之间。