Nicholas Basil Powers

US Patent:

56401540, Jun 17, 1997

Filed:

Aug 22, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/517787

Inventors:

Thomas J. Meyer - Pinellas Park FL
Nicholas S. Powers - Safety Harbor FL

Assignee:

Square D Company - Palatine IL

International Classification:

G08C 1916

US Classification:

34087018

Abstract:

A non-ferrous current sensor is used to continuously measure the charging current magnitude in step-graded foil and paper insulation systems and capacitive insulation systems used on high voltage measurement and control apparatus such as instrument transformers and on the condenser bushings of power transformers and circuit breakers. The low voltage measured signal is conditioned by an electronic circuit such that it modulates a DC signal in a system current control loop to provide continuous remote monitoring and alarm functions. Remote power is supplied to the sensor and conversion circuits through the current loop. The sensor detects changes in the charging current through the insulation ground conductor, indicating the degradation of the dielectric properties between the foil layers. The sensor and associated electronic circuitry are enclosed in a housing adaptable to be used with a capacitance tap common to high voltage measurement and control apparatus.

US Patent:

55743781, Nov 12, 1996

Filed:

Dec 15, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/356821

Inventors:

Thomas J. Meyer - Pinellas Park FL
Nicholas S. Powers - Safety Harbor FL

Assignee:

Square D Company - Palatine IL

International Classification:

G01R 3112

US Classification:

324541

Abstract:

A non-ferrous current sensor is used to continuously measure the charging current magnitude in step-graded foil and paper insulation systems and capacitive insulation systems used on high voltage measurement and control apparatus such as instrument transformers and on the condenser bushings of power transformers and circuit breakers. The low voltage measured signal is conditioned by an electronic circuit such that it modulates a DC signal in a system current control loop to provide continuous remote monitoring and alarm functions. Remote power is supplied to the sensor and conversion circuits through the current loop. The sensor detects changes in the charging current through the insulation ground conductor, indicating the degradation of the dielectric properties between the foil layers. The sensor and associated electronic circuitry are enclosed in a housing adaptable to be used with a capacitance tap common to high voltage measurement and control apparatus.