US 8,427,169 B2 · Noninvasive characterization of electrical power distribution systems

Abstract

Embodiments of methods and apparatuses for characterizing an electrical power distribution system are disclosed. One method includes applying at least one test signal to at least one test point of the system, measuring a plurality of response signals at a plurality of test points, wherein the plurality of response signals are generated in response to the at least one test signal, and characterizing the system based on the plurality of response signals. One system includes a plurality of test/response units attached to a plurality of test points, the units configured to generate test signals and/or measure response signals at the test points. At least one controller coordinates application of the test signals and characterizes the electrical network based on the response signals. A communications link allows the test/response units to communicate with the at least one controller.

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Dependent claims

A method of characterizing an electrical power distribution system, comprising:

applying at least one test signal to at least one test point of the system;
measuring a plurality of response signals at a plurality of test points, wherein the plurality of response signals are generated in response to the at least one test signal;
wherein the application of at least one test signal and the measurement of a plurality of response signals is coordinated according to a schedule, and wherein the schedule is determined by a central controller initiating the application of test signals and coordinating the measurement of the plurality of response signals;
and
characterizing the system based on the plurality of response signals.

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Noninvasive characterization of electrical power distribution systems

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Noninvasive characterization of electrical power distribution systems

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