Power management method and system
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1. A power management system comprising:
- a sensor positioned adjacent an electrical transmission line carrying alternating current, the sensor comprising at least two measurement elements configured to generate a signal proportional to the magnitude of changes in the electro magnetic field surrounding the transmission line; and
a system for processing the signals generated by the elements, the system processing the signals and generating an output that indicates changes in the condition of the power transmission line on a real time basis.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a new application for an inductive coupler (12) used proximate a power transmission line (14). The magnetic field based power measurement method and system discussed herein in unique and differs from the prior technology by using near-real time intervals and periods that occur systemically in parallel with electrical systems rather than an accumulated period with little or no active capacity or proactive features. The inductive coupler (12) described herewith is used to collect, measure, and/or extract electromagnetic changes.
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13 Claims
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1. A power management system comprising:
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a sensor positioned adjacent an electrical transmission line carrying alternating current, the sensor comprising at least two measurement elements configured to generate a signal proportional to the magnitude of changes in the electro magnetic field surrounding the transmission line; and
a system for processing the signals generated by the elements, the system processing the signals and generating an output that indicates changes in the condition of the power transmission line on a real time basis. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A sensor configured to be positioned adjacent and parallel to an electrical transmission line carrying alternating current, comprising:
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a casing;
a first electrical conductor disposed inside the casing having at least one turn therein to provide a pair of parallel linear segments of unequal length each extending in a lengthwise direction of the sensor;
a second electrical conductor in the form of a coil disposed around the first conductor;
a first lead connected to the first conductor for conducting a signal from the first conductor through the casing to an external signal analyzer; and
a second lead connected to the second conductor for conducting a signal from the second conductor through the casing to an external signal analyzer. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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