Priyanka Nadkar

Title: Innovations by Priyanka Nadkar

Introduction

Priyanka Nadkar is an accomplished inventor based in Charlotte, NC (US). She has made significant contributions to the field of electric power systems, holding 2 patents that showcase her innovative approach to technology.

Latest Patents

Her latest patents include "Systems and methods for enabling a maintenance mode of protection devices in digital secondary systems." This invention provides systems, methods, and devices for determining a maintenance mode of merging units in an electric power delivery system. The intelligent electronic device, which may be a line relay, relies on communication from wired or wireless electrical measurement devices. The merging units provide data to the line relay, including a maintenance mode bit indicating the status of each merging unit. If a merging unit is in maintenance mode, the line relay can either process the data or force it to zero based on the received logic.

Another notable patent is "Remote monitoring systems and related methods." This invention relates to controlling components of an electric power system using a human-machine interface (HMI). The HMI allows for the control and monitoring of a remote intelligent electronic device via a local intelligent electronic device connected to the HMI.

Career Highlights

Priyanka currently works at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc., where she applies her expertise in electric power systems. Her work has been instrumental in advancing the technology used in power delivery and monitoring systems.

Collaborations

She collaborates with talented coworkers, including Arun Shrestha and Karen S J Wyszczelski, who contribute to her innovative projects and research.

Conclusion

Priyanka Nadkar's contributions to the field of electric power systems through her patents demonstrate her commitment to innovation and excellence. Her work continues to influence the industry and pave the way for future advancements.