System for comparing real-time data and modeling engine data to predict arc flash events
First Claim
1. A method for making real-time predictions about an arc flash event on an electrical system, the method comprising:
- identifying a difference between real-time data acquired from an electrical system and predicted data output generated using a virtual system model of the electrical system;
if the difference exceeds a first threshold but not a second threshold, calibrating the virtual system model;
if the difference exceeds the second threshold, generating an alarm;
choosing a standard to supply equations used in the arc flash event calculations;
simulating the arc flash event using the virtual system model in accordance with the chosen standard;
calculating a quantity of arc energy released by the arc flash event using results from the simulation; and
communicating a report that forecasts an aspect of the arc flash event.
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Abstract
A system for making real-time predictions about an arc flash event on an electrical system is disclosed. The system includes a data acquisition component, an analytics server and a client terminal. The data acquisition component is communicatively connected to a sensor configured to acquire real-time data output from the electrical system. The analytics server is communicatively connected to the data acquisition component and is comprised of a virtual system modeling engine, an analytics engine and an arc flash simulation engine. The arc flash simulation engine is configured to utilize the virtual system model to forecast an aspect of the arc flash event.
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1. A method for making real-time predictions about an arc flash event on an electrical system, the method comprising:
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identifying a difference between real-time data acquired from an electrical system and predicted data output generated using a virtual system model of the electrical system; if the difference exceeds a first threshold but not a second threshold, calibrating the virtual system model; if the difference exceeds the second threshold, generating an alarm; choosing a standard to supply equations used in the arc flash event calculations; simulating the arc flash event using the virtual system model in accordance with the chosen standard; calculating a quantity of arc energy released by the arc flash event using results from the simulation; and communicating a report that forecasts an aspect of the arc flash event. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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