Abstract:
A control for an inverter operable for converting direct voltage and current to alternating voltage and current. The inverter includes a plurality of electrical valves each operable to conduct current in a single direction upon the application of a positive voltage in the forward direction and the receipt of a trigger pulse. The control provides successive trigger pulses for commutating the current between successive valves at predetermined electrical firing angles and includes a voltage-time area calculating circuit for calculating the maximum permissible firing angle which will permit successful commutation. An inverter commutation failure prevention circuit is coupled to the alternating current network for detecting abnormal voltage conditions and for producting a control signal functionally related to any deviation in the alternating voltage from the expected voltage condition. The control is responsive to the control signal for reducing the electrical angles of the trigger pulses provided to the valves.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for metering electrical energy are disclosed in an electronic meter which includes a first oscillator for generating a first clock signal within a first accuracy and a second oscillator for generating a second clock signal within a second accuracy. A processor, operable in relation to a clock signal, measures time and periodically compensates for the accuracy of the first oscillator. The first clock signal is used for measuring time when power is applied to the meter and the second clock signal is used by the processor for measuring time when power has been removed from the meter. The accuracy of the first oscillator is compensated periodically in relation to a compensation factor stored in memory. In one embodiment, the processor includes a counter for counting from a first value to a second value in response to the first clock signal. In such an arrangement, the processor substitutes the first compensation factor for the first value. The meter can further include a timer, wherein the processor substitutes the first compensation factor for the first value in response to the first timer. The processor also is shown to implement a process for compensating for the accuracy of the second oscillator. This process compensates for the accuracy of the second oscillator in relation to the first oscillator. To this end, the process calculates a second compensation factor. The second compensation factor is determined when power is applied to the meter, wherein after power has been removed and restored, the second compensation factor is used to compensate time measured in relation to the second oscillator during the period power had been removed.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for switching a load between first (P) and second sources (A) is shown to include first (32) and second (42) solid state switches connected to the load. First (30) and second (40) mechanical breakers are connected between the switches and the sources so that each source is connected to the load through a circuit breaker and solid state switch. A controller (50) is connected to sense the voltage from the first (P) and second (A) sources. The controller (50) is connected to the first (32) and second (42) switches and the first (30) and second (40) mechanical breakers. The controller (50) senses the phase difference from the voltages from the first (P) and second (A) sources. The controller (50) causes the first (30) and second (40) mechanical breakers to open and close in response to sensing the phase difference between the sources. The first (30) and second (40) mechanical breakers can include medium voltage vacuum breakers. In a preferred embodiment, when the controller (50) senses that the phase differences between sources is more than 30 degrees out of phase, the controller (50) will open the circuit breaker (40) connected to the alternate source (A). In this manner voltages stress on the solid state switching devices is minimized.
Abstract:
Apparatus for detecting the direction of a fault in relation to a switch (14) connected between a source (10) and a load (16) includes a voltage sampler and a current sampler for generating voltage and current samples during first and second power cycles. A first comparator (66, 68, 70) compares the current samples from the first and second cycles and determines the sign of the difference between the samples. A second comparator (72) compares the sign of the voltage from the first cycle to the sign of the current difference determined by the first comparator and provides an indication of fault direction. The apparatus also includes a fault inception determiner (46, 50) for providing a fault inception indication determined by comparing the voltage samples from the first and second cycles and detecting the sign of the difference between the samples.
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:
The meter includes a first processor (14) for determining electrical energy from voltage (12A, 12B, 12C) and current signals (18A, 18B, 18C) and for generating an energy signal (42, 44, 46, 48) representative of the electrical energy determination and a second processor (16) for receiving the energy signal and for generating an indication signal representative of said energy signal. An option connector (38) is connected to the first and second processors (14, 16), whereby the energy signal is provided to the option connector (38) and a communication connection (40) is provided between the option connector (38) and the second processor (16). It is also preferred to provide the option connector (38) with certain operation signals such as a power fail signal, a master reset signal, an end of demand signal, a KYZ signal, and the potential to communicate with various components of the meter, such as serial data communication, communication signals transmitted and received through an optical port and display signals. It is also preferred for the first processor (14) to include a comparator, connected to receive a precision voltage (22) and a reference voltage (28), wherein a comparator signal is generated whenever the reference voltage exceeds the precision voltage.
Abstract:
A load tap changer comprising in part a diverter switch is disclosed. The diverter switch includes a movable main contact (38), first and second fixed main contacts (40a, 40b), a pantograph system (30) for translating a rotational motion of a shaft (22) to a substantially linear motion of the movable main contact. The load tap changer further comprises a link system (10) comprising a gear adapted to be rotated by a motor, a spring battery for storing energy of the motor and a link assembly for coupling the gear to the spring battery. The shaft is coupled to the link assembly to enable the spring battery to rotate the shaft and effect movement of the movable main contact. A predetermined amount of rotation of the shaft effects a movement of the main contact from a contacting position with the first fixed main contact to a contacting position with the second fixed main contact.