Title :
Microprocessor based instrument for detecting and locating electric arcs
Author :
Sidhu, T.S. ; Singh, Gurdeep ; Sachdev, M.S.
Author_Institution :
Power Syst. Res. Group, Saskatchewan Univ., Saskatoon, Sask., Canada
fDate :
10/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A technique that detects the presence of an electric arc is presented in this paper. It is also shown that it is possible to determine its location in a three-dimensional space. The proposed technique can be used to protect power system equipment, such as transformers, inductors, capacitors etc. The technique was implemented and tested in the laboratory. Some test results are also included in the paper
Keywords :
arcs (electric); computerised instrumentation; microcomputer applications; power engineering computing; power system measurement; power system protection; capacitors; electric arc detection; electric arc location; inductors; microprocessor-based instrument; power system equipment protection; three-dimensional space; transformers; Acoustic signal detection; Circuit faults; Electrical fault detection; Fault detection; Instruments; Microphones; Microprocessors; Power system faults; Power system protection; Transformers;
Journal_Title :
Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on
