G - Physics – 01 – R
Patent
G - Physics
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R
324/29.2
G01R 31/12 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 1124792
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A method and apparatus are described for detecting faulty insulators used on overhead power transmission lines. The apparatus comprises two contact probes, a capacitance, a blocking resistance and a direct current meter in series between the probes to form an open electrical circuit. Means are provided to prevent discharging of the capacitance while the capacitance is being charged. In the use of the apparatus, the capacitance is charged from a source of high voltage direct current, the discharging of the capacitance to the source is avoided, the contact probes are sequentially applied across insulators and any current flowing across the insulators is recorded by the direct current meter. The sequential applica- tion of the contact probes is carried out while the insulators remain in service and the transmission line remains fully energized. The value of the capacitance is such that a large number of insulators can be tested before recharging becomes necessary. The value of the resistance is such that a blocking effect exists which causes a current of only a few micro amperes to pass through the current meter when testing a faulty insulator and thus avoids a rapid discharging of the capaci- tance.
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Devine Clifford W.
Gowling Lafleur Henderson Llp
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