Abstract:
A method for sectioning a medium-voltage distribution electric line evidencing a disturbance using a section switch. The steps are: (a) detecting a current having an amplitude and a wave form profile in the medium-voltage line; (b) analyzing the wave form profile to determine whether the fault is transient, permanent, a transformer input current or transformer in-rush current; (c) and determining the behavior of the section switch from the result of the wave form profile analysis. The section switch is installed on auxiliary branches of a distribution network having a main line that is protected by an automatic reset circuit breaker. The section switch has an opening mechanism having a coil and an electronic circuit. The electronic circuit has a power source for the coil and electronic circuit, a detector to detect current and an analyzer to determine whether the detected current is a transient or a permanent fault.
Abstract:
An energy supply system adapted for supplying energy to equipment on a high voltage platform. The system includes a fuel cell and an effectuating capacitor. The system also includes an intermediate storage and supply unit. This unit stores energy from the fuel cell and supplies energy to the effectuating capacitor via an electric transforming unit. A high voltage platform including the energy supply system. An electrical network including the platform. A method for supplying energy to equipment on a high voltage platform.
Abstract:
Power apparatus for operating electric transmission line disconnect switches includes an hydraulic motor normally mechanically coupled to the switch, an electrically driven hydraulic pump, an hydraulic pressure accumulator to provide hydraulic pressure in the event of electric power failure, solenoid-actuated valves controlling the admission of hydraulic pressure to the hydraulic motor, and selectively locally or remotely controlled relays for controlling the solenoid-actuated hydraulic motor control valves. Means is provided for uncoupling the switch from the hydraulic actuator to permit manual operation of the switch or remote testing of the power apparatus.
Abstract:
An apparatus for providing power for transmitting relaying signals from an extra high voltage transmission line to ground potential which avoids the use of a high cost current transformer and which is immediately effective to provide such signals when the transmission line is initially energized to protect such line if it is energized when a fault is present. The apparatus supplies the power from ground potential to line potential by means of sonic quantity transmitted from a first transducer to a second transducer through an elongated rod-like insulating member which preferably is caused to vibrate at its resonant frequency.
Abstract:
An arrangement for supplying electric energy to operating, measuring and indicating devices placed at the potential of a high voltage line. When current flows through the line, the energy is transmitted from the line to said devices through a saturated current transformer. When the line has no load, however, the energy is transmitted from an energy source at earth potential through a rotating electric generator at high potential.
Abstract:
RELATES TO A HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH HIGHSPEED TRIPPING MEANS COMPRISING A CAPACITOR LOCATED IN A REGION OF LINE POTENTIAL. TRIPPING IS EFFECTED BY DISCHARGING THE CAPACITOR. THE CAPACITOR IS MAINTAINED IN A CHARGED CONDITION BY MEANS COMPRISING A HYDRAULIC MOTOR IN THE REGION OF LINE POTENTIAL, A PUMP IN A REGION OF GROUND POTENTIAL, AND A HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT INTERCONNECTING THE PUMP AND MOTOR. THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT HAS PORTIONS EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID LINE POTENTIAL REGION AND SAID GROUND POTENTIAL REGION WHICH ARE PRIMARILY OF ELECTRICAL INSULATING MATERIAL.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a method for sectioning a medium-voltage distribution electric line evidencing a disturbance, wherein said method comprises the stages of: (a) evaluating a current in a medium-voltage line with a detection coil; (b) converting the intensity generated by said current by the detection coil in a potential difference, further transferring the information to a microprocessor; (c) analyzing the profile of the wave generated by the current by an algorithm to analyze harmonic levels by Fourier Series, and (d) determining the behavior or the section switch from the result obtained in (c). Step d) comprises making no count to trigger the disconnection mechanism (i) when the current value does not exceed a predetermined value for which said current is detected as a fault current; (ii) when el the wave profile corresponds to a transformer input current or in-rush current; or (iii) making a count to trigger the disconnection mechanism when the wave profile corresponds to a short-circuit exceeding the predetermined current value as fault current. Given the case of d) (ii) the method further comprises step e) comprising: (i) not triggering the disconnection mechanism when a transient fault is involved; or either, (ii) triggering the disconnection mechanism when the predetermined count number is reached. The method can simultaneously with e) ii) further comprise f) sending a RF signal to other or others parallel connected section switches at a point of the distribution line in order to be jointly disconnected. The invention also refers to section switches for electric power distribution lines for auxiliary branches where the main fine is protected by an automatic reset circuit breaker, which comprises an electronic circuit with a microcontroller capable of distinguishing a permanent fault current from a transient fault current, thereby immunizing the section switch against “in-rush” currents; and to said electronic circuit.
Abstract:
An encapsulated medium voltage vacuum circuit interrupter includes a line terminal, a load terminal, a vacuum interrupter, an operating mechanism and an elongated, insulated, generally cylindrical encapsulating housing. The vacuum interrupter includes a vacuum envelope containing a fixed contact assembly and a movable contact assembly movable between a closed circuit position in electrical communication with the fixed contact assembly and an open circuit position spaced apart from the fixed contact assembly. The fixed contact assembly is electrically interconnected with the line terminal. A flexible conductor electrically connects the movable contact assembly with the load terminal. The operating mechanism moves the movable contact assembly between the closed circuit position and the open circuit position. The housing includes a first end supporting the line terminal and an opposite second end supporting the load terminal. The housing encloses the vacuum interrupter, the flexible conductor and the operating mechanism.
Abstract:
The present invention consists in a switch actuator to move an air brake switch (124) such as those commonly found in power transmission lines, between an open and closed position wherein the actuator (4) includes a first rotatable member in mechanical connection with and to move said switch (124) between said open and closed position by the rotation of said rotatable member, a second rotatable member in mechanical connection with an actuator such as a linear drive motor (8), a connection member rotatable about the same pivot axis as the first and second members, the connection member being biased for rotation about the pivot axis in a toggle manner and providing a mechanical connection means to locate (a) against a fixed point of, and be displaced by, said second rotatable means at least during the rotation of the connection member by the second rotation means towards the point of toggle of the connection means, and (b) against a fixed point of and to thereby displace, the first rotatable member at least during rotation of said connection member passed said point of toggle.