Monitoring voltage levels on power lines and recloser operation

An electrical power distribution system comprises recloser monitors that monitor power line voltages to thereby whether reclosers are open or closed. The recloser monitors report the voltages and associated times to a remote recipient, such as by cell phone. Momentary voltage drops that do not resul...

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Hauptverfasser:	Hulse Kelly L, Roholt Jon D, Woods Shane M
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL CONTROLLING CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER ELECTRICITY EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS GENERATION MONITORING OR TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH SYSTEMS ORELEMENTS PHYSICS REGULATING
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Zusammenfassung:	An electrical power distribution system comprises recloser monitors that monitor power line voltages to thereby whether reclosers are open or closed. The recloser monitors report the voltages and associated times to a remote recipient, such as by cell phone. Momentary voltage drops that do not result in a power outage are reported as well. At least some of the recloser monitors are carried by power poles and desirably comprise weather stations for reporting localized weather conditions. The overall efficiency and reliability of the power distribution system is improved by allowing for more rapid identification of outage locations and proactive repair of power system components prior to actual outages.