Systems and methods for detection of smoke and electrical component failure in power distribution systems

Abstract

Systems and methods for early detection of smoke or electrical component failure in enclosed modules are provided. A system for detecting smoke, soot, or particulates within enclosures, includes: an enclosed module comprising electrical components; a light source in the enclosed module emitting light continuously or at predetermined time intervals; a light sensor in the enclosed module detecting light emitted by the light source; and a control circuit operatively coupled to the light sensor, the control circuit triggering a predetermined action upon light detected by the light sensor from the light source being at least partially obstructed and falling below a predetermined light threshold level. The predetermined action may include triggering an alert and/or a switch addressing the detection of possible smoke in the enclosed module.

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