Electric power distribution sectionalizing in high-risk areas using wireless fault sensors

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11431161
APP PUB NO 20210281062A1
SERIAL NO

17186922

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Disclosed herein are systems and methods for safe electric power delivery protection within a high-risk area while maintaining electric power availability in non-faulted areas. Fault signals from wireless sensors are used at a recloser to block reclosing onto a faulted high-risk zone. Fault signals from wireless sensors are used at a recloser to permit reclosing when the reclosing operation will not close onto a fault location within the high-risk zone. Portions of the power system may be selectively openable by sectionalizers. When a fault is reported by a wireless sensor as being on a portion of the power system selectively openable, a recloser may be permitted to attempt a reclose operation affecting the high-risk zone and the selectively openable portion.

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SCHWEITZER ENGINEERING LABORATORIES INC2350 NE HOPKINS COURT PULLMAN WA 99163

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Hao, Kei Anaheim, US 22 46
Keckalo, David Walter Spokane, US 1 1

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