Device for detecting faults in high-voltage transmission lines
AssigneeKries Energietechnik GmbH & Co. KG
InventorJonathan Schulz
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Abstract
A device for detecting faults includes a body attachable to a high-voltage transmission line and having a first housing part made of a conductive plastic, a plurality of electronics disposed within the body and identifying a potential fault in the high-voltage transmission line, and a clamping mechanism electrically connecting the first housing part to the high-voltage transmission line. The device has an antenna connected to the electronics that extends from the body and transmits a fault notification signal to a central station. A corona ring of the device is positioned around and proximal to a tip of the antenna. The corona ring is connected to a ground of the electronics.
Claims20
A device for detecting faults, comprising:
- a body attachable to a high-voltage transmission line and having a first housing part made of a conductive plastic;
- a plurality of electronics disposed within the body and identifying a potential fault in the high-voltage transmission line;
- a clamping mechanism electrically connecting the first housing part to the high-voltage transmission line;
- an antenna connected to the electronics, extending from the body, and transmitting a fault notification signal to a central station;
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- a corona ring proximal to a tip of the antenna, the corona ring connected to a ground of the electronics, the tip of the antenna extends into an aperture defined by the corona ring.
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