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Method and device for detecting and localizing faults in electrical installations
Assignee: Kraftwerk Union AG
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Filing: 1987-04-13
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Granted: 1990-01-30
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Expires: 2007-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A method and device for detecting and localizing fault in electrical installations includes performing partial discharge measurements and high-frequency measurements at least at one location in the electrical installation and optionally in all phases, selectively comparing the measurement values with each other and with calibration signals, drawing conclusions from the measurements regarding the location and the type of the fault, selectively continuously and periodically performing the measurements at least at three measuring points while the installation is in operation, simulating the electrical installation in a computer as a high-frequency network, while simulating fault with the signals originating therefrom at the measuring points, comparing any measurement values which indicate fault with the simulated signal values for different fault types and fault locations, and determining the type and location of the fault from the simulated signal values which best agree with the measurement values and from the corresponding simulated fault.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Grunewald
- 👤 Kurt Fork
- 👤 Jurgen Weidner
- 👤 Reinhold Koziel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:34
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R31/00; G01R31/12; G01R31/34; G01R31/343; H; H02; H02H; H02H7/00; H02H7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
Method for detecting and localizing faults in electrical installations, which comprises: (a) performing partial discharge measurements and high frequency measurements at least at one location in the electrical installation and optionally in all phases; (b) selectively comparing the measurement values with each other and with calibration signals; (c) drawing conclusions from the measurements regarding the location and the type of the fault; (d) selectively continuously and periodically performing the measurements at least at three measuring points while the installation is in operation; (d) simulating the electrical installation in a computer as a high-frequency network, while simulating faults with the signals originating therefrom at the measuring points; (e) comparing any measurement values which indicate faults with the simulated signal values for different fault types and fault locations; and (f) determining the type and location of the fault from the simulated signal values which best agree with the measurement values and from the corresponding simulated fault; and concurrently monitoring and utilizing measuring values of sound measuring pickups and including them in the analysis of the fault.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
Method for detecting and localizing faults in electrical installations, which comprises: (a) performing partial discharge measurements and high frequency measurements at least at one location in the electrical installation and optionally in all phases; (b) selectively comparing the measurement values with each other and with calibration signals; (c) drawing conclusions from the measurements regarding the location and the type of the fault; (d) selectively continuously and periodically performing the measurements at least at three measuring points while the installation is in operation; (d) simulating the electrical installation in a computer as a high-frequency network, while simulating faults with the signals originating therefrom at the measuring points; (e) comparing any measurement values which indicate faults with the simulated signal values for different fault types and fault locations; and (f) determining the type and location of the fault from the simulated signal values which best agree with the measurement values and from the corresponding simulated fault; and concurrently monitoring and utilizing measuring values of sound measuring pickups and including them in the analysis of the fault.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
Method according to claim 1, which comprises performing the measurement value comparing step with respect to frequency spectrum.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
Method according to claim 1, which comprises performing the measurement value comparing step with respect to propagation time.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
Method according to claim 1, which comprises performing the measurement value comparing step with respect to amplitude.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
Method according to claim 1, which comprises performing the measurement value comparing step with respect to phase.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
175 words
Method according to claim 1, which comprises performing simultaneously at least three of the measurements listed below during operation: (a) performing high-frequency output coupling with capacitive dividers of high-voltage feedthroughs of transformers: (b) performing high-frequency output coupling with high-frequency impedances in conjunction with coupling quadrupoles as subdividers to existing network protection capacitors: (c) performing high-frequency output coupling with capacitive or inductive coupling within a generator using wires near switching lines; (d) performing high-frequency output coupling with high-frequency current transformers through a Y-point lead or a capacitive divider between a Y-point and ground: (e) performing high-frequency output coupling with high-frequency current transformers through a separate grounding line of a stator lamination stack: (f) performing high-frequency output coupling capacitively with a generator shaft and exciter bearings, and optionally with an additional antenna coupling; (g) performing high-frequency output coupling through capacitive use of a cable grounding sheathing or ohmic divider with a high-frequency characteristic on an internal consumption voltage level: (h) performing high-frequency output coupling through a capacitive or metallic or ohmic tie in a generator protection device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
Method according to claim 1, which comprises comparing the measurement values of three phases with each other for localizing the phase concerned.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
Method according to claim 1, which comprises comparing the measuring points with each other and optionally while separated by phase.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
Method according to claim 1, which comprises analyzing interference signals of the different measuring points on an oscilloscope screen as to at least one of amplitude, shape and phase.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
Method according to claim 1, which comprises analyzing interference signals of the different measuring points with transient recorders as to at least one of amplitude, shape and phase.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
186 words
Device for detecting and localizing faults in a power station block including components, comprising at least three operational measuring points for high-frequency output coupling; operational measuring devices in the form of ultrasonic pickups; and the following means: means for performing partial discharge measurements and high-frequency measurements at least at one of said operational measuring points and optionally in all phases; means for selectively comparing the measurement values with each other and with calibration signals; means for drawing conclusions from the measurements regarding the location and the type of the fault; means for selectively continuously and periodically performing the measurements at said at least three measuring points while the installation is in operation; means for simulating the electrical installation in a computer as a high-frequency network, while simulating fault with the signals originating therefrom at the measuring points; means for comparing any measurement values which indicate fault with the simulated signal values for different faults and fault locations; and means for determining the type and location of the fault from the simulated signal values which best agree with the measurement values and from the corresponding simulated fault.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
186 words
Device for detecting and localizing faults in a power station block including components, comprising at least three operational measuring points for high-frequency output coupling; operational measuring devices in the form of ultrasonic pickups; and the following means: means for performing partial discharge measurements and high-frequency measurements at least at one of said operational measuring points and optionally in all phases; means for selectively comparing the measurement values with each other and with calibration signals; means for drawing conclusions from the measurements regarding the location and the type of the fault; means for selectively continuously and periodically performing the measurements at said at least three measuring points while the installation is in operation; means for simulating the electrical installation in a computer as a high-frequency network, while simulating fault with the signals originating therefrom at the measuring points; means for comparing any measurement values which indicate fault with the simulated signal values for different faults and fault locations; and means for determining the type and location of the fault from the simulated signal values which best agree with the measurement values and from the corresponding simulated fault.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
Device according to claim 11, wherein the components include a generator at which said operational measuring points are disposed.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
Device according to claim 11, wherein the components include a stator winding having a cooling device with a water collector ring at which said ultrasonic pickups are disposed.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
Device according to claim 11, wherein the components include internal consumption transformers at which said ultrasonic pickups are disposed.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
Device according to claim 11, wherein the components include a machine at which said ultrasonic pickups are disposed.
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