Title :
Optical current sensor application in the harsh environment of a 120 MVA power generator
Author :
Willsch, M. ; Bosselmann, T.
Author_Institution :
Siemens AG, Erlangen, Germany
Abstract :
The demonstration of three optical current sensors inside a power generator under the influence of high temperature, vibrations and current up to 120 kA opens new ways of generator design.
Keywords :
AC generators; electric current measurement; fibre optic sensors; magneto-optical sensors; 120 MVA; 120 kA; fiber coil sensor head; generator design; harsh power generator environment; high temperature; inner fault location; optical current measurement; optical current sensors; polarimetric interrogation; shock short circuit test; vibrations; Area measurement; Circuit testing; Coils; Insulators; Magnetic heads; Magnetic sensors; Optical fiber sensors; Optical sensors; Power generation; Temperature sensors;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Sensors Conference Technical Digest, 2002. Ofs 2002, 15th
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7289-1
DOI :
10.1109/OFS.2002.1000653
