Deployment of power flow control systems
AssigneeSmart Wires Inc.
InventorsMark Sanders, Bryce Puchta, Brock Petersen, Amrit Iyer, Ali Farahani, John Parks
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Abstract
A trailer-based system and related method are described for efficiently transporting, configuring and deploying a power flow control system, including connection to a power transmission line. The system may include preconfigured modules using bolted attachments, hoist rings and a corona ring structure. Standardized clamps are also used. A plurality of power flow control modules is operable while mounted on the trailer. The power flow control modules are configurable to inject reactive power into the power transmission line.
Claims12
A platform for transport and deployment of power flow control equipment, the platform comprising:
- a wheeled vehicle;
- a plurality of power flow control modules, each comprising at least one impedance injection module to inject reactive power into a power line or at least one fault current bypass module to bypass fault currents of the power line, removably connected to a frame and carried by the wheeled vehicle, at least one of the power flow control modules preconfigured for deployment and including insulating posts for isolating the at least one power flow control module from ground in a deployment mode;
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- standardized clamps for connecting one or more of the power flow control modules in a deployed configuration.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.