Abstract:
High oleic acid triglyceride compositions that comprise fatty acid components of at least 75 % oleic acid, less than 10 % diunsaturated fatty acid component; less than 3 % triunsaturated fatty acid component; and less than 8 % saturated fatty acid component; and having the properties of a dielectric strength of at least 35 KV/100 mil gap, a dissipation factor of less than 0.05 % at 25 DEG C, acidity of less than 0.03 mg KOH/g, electrical conductivity of less than 1 pS/m at 25 DEG C, a flash point of at least 250 DEG C and a pour point of at least -15 DEG C are disclosed. An electrical insulation fluid comprising the triglyceride composition is disclosed. Electrical apparatuses comprising the electrical insulation fluid and the use of electrical insulation fluid to provide insulation in electrical apparatuses are disclosed. A process for preparing the high oleic acid triglyceride composition is disclosed.
Abstract:
A switchgear enclosure (102) which permits closed door (102) operation during the opening and closing of the primary contacts (110) of electrical apparatus (106) housed in the enclosure (102) with the use of an arc-suppressor-type contact (108).
Abstract:
A guidance system for an interrupter switcher (10) comprising a first guide (22) positioned in between the contact support (20) and the movable contact system (11) of the interrupter (10), and a second guide (32) inserted into the stationary contact system (15) of the interrupter. The second guide (32) is capable of receiving the nozzle (28) of the movable contact system (11). An interrupter (10) with the guidance system (24) is assembled by positioning the second guide (32) within the stationary contact system (15), inserting the nozzle (28) of the movable contact system (11) into the second guide (32), and mounting the stationary contact system (15) in the interrupter housing (10). The assembly of an interrupter (10) with a guidance system (24) results in a self-adjusting switcher interrupter capable of maintaining a stable alignment between the interrupter's movable (11) and stationary (15) contacts while opening and closing the interrupter (10).
Abstract:
An interrupter assembly (10) comprises an interrupter switch (12) and a condition sensing device (32) operatively coupled to the interrupter switch (12) for sensing a condition of a circuit to which the interrupter assembly (10) is connected, wherein the interrupter switch (12) and the condition sensing device (32) are each embedded within a solid dielectric material. Preferably, the solid dielectric material is a polymer concrete, an epoxy-concrete or an epoxy resin. The condition sensing device (32) may comprise a current sensor (32).
Abstract:
Voltage flicker is a power quality problem in power distribution circuits (10) which is caused by the operation of fluctuating loads (18) such as AC and DC electric arc furnaces, spot welders, starting of large ac motors, and the like. Converters (12) based on Voltage Source technology (VSC) connected in shunt close to the fluctuating load are found to have the capability of reducing the voltage flicker level. Flicker control systems (20) responsive to the active and reactive power components are used to exploit the capabilities of VSC in accordance with the invention. The flicker control systems (20) reduce the voltage flicker observed at the point of common coupling by adapting, e.g., H-infinity, Linear Quadratic Gaussian, Mininum Variance Control, and self-tuning design methods for flicker control in power systems (10) having fixed or self-tuning flicker controller parameters.
Abstract:
A method for measuring an AC current in a conductor (10) in which a DC current also exists including the step of obtaining a first AC current measurement, obtaining a measure of a power factor, fundamental frequency component and second harmonic component (S2) and adjusting the first AC current measurement in accordance with an error value to obtain a corrected current measurement (S3, S4). The error value is determined as a function of the power factor, fundamental frequency component and second harmonic component.
Abstract:
The solid insulation transformer (10) has a rectangular core (50) covered with a compressible closed cell foam to eliminate stress during curing of the cast dielectric material (18) surrounding the core and during operation. Heat pipes (22) are placed between the inner coil and the core to extract heat before the temperature builds up. For safety and to eliminate the need for a separate enclosure, an outer multilayer casing (16) having an incorporated grounding conductive layer is provided to cover the sides of the cast body. The outer casing prevents explosion if dielectric breakdown and arcing occur, and reduces the danger of electric shock.
Abstract:
An improved arc-resistant switchgear enclosure is disclosed. The disclosed arc-resistant switchgear enclosure provides a cost effective structure to collect and channel the pressure and hot gases through the switchgear enclosure. In preferred embodiments, an internal arc chamber (30') is formed by assembling modules and creating a void within the center of the switchgear enclosure. As multiple compartments or modules (10, 12', 14, 24) for a switchgear enclosure are connected, an arc chamber is created within the enclosure. Upon initiation of an arc fault within a particular compartment, a relief flap (40, 42) or cover (42) for that particular compartment opens to channel the pressure and the gases into the internal arc chamber or directly through the top of the enclosure (100). Pressures and gases are vented into the internal arc chamber and flow horizontally through the arc chamber until a path to the top of the switchgear enclosure is reached. These pressures and hot gases are then channeled upward and safely out of the switchgear enclosure. Also disclosed is a ventilation system for an arc-resistant switchgear enclosure that provides natural ventilation while preventing any arc gases from entering the lower, ventilated compartment or compartments. This ventilation system permits the proper venting of pressurized gases originating in the lower ventilated compartment or compartments.
Abstract:
A computer workstation-based interactive tool for assessing the reliability of power system is disclosed. This tool can be used to determine the effect on the reliability of both substations and bulk generation and transmission systems of system additions, design alternatives, maintenance practices, substation configurations, and spare part policies. Each utility using the present invention is modeled analytically. The model includes load characteristics, demand projections, voltage profiles, energy and operating constraints, operator and automatic responses to the occurrence of contingent events, generating unit dispatch, contingency remedial actions, load shedding practices, demand-side management, and equipment failure modes including planned and unplanned maintenance.
Abstract:
A method for manufacturing a laminate comprising at least two sheets of magnetic material is disclosed. The laminate (10) may be used to form a stacked transformer core. The method increases the productivity of the core-stacking process, decreases the core loss destruction factor, decreases total core loss, decreases acoustic noise generated by the electrical device employing the laminate, and does all of this in a manner which is commercially practical. The method comprises applying an adhesive (12), preferably a hot melt adhesive, in a pattern of thin beads onto one side of a first lamina or sheet of magnetic material, the pattern comprising a plurality of lines, the lines being substantially parallel to each other and substantially perpendicular to a direction of grain orientation or rolling direction of the lamina. A second lamina is then stacked onto the one side of the first lamina, and then a compressive force is applied to specified areas of the laminate. The spacing between the respective lines of adhesive is preferably 1-20 millimeters and, for an approximate diameter (D) of each bead, the spacing (S) between the beads of each line is preferably between D and 2D.