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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 15, 2005
Filed:
Dec. 27, 2000
Graeme N. Mcclure, Highett Victoria, AU;
Jeffrey L. Mcelray, Sr., Wendell, NC (US);
Robert A. Smith, Sherborn, MA (US);
Carl Laplace, Raleigh, NC (US);
David G. Hart, Raleigh, NC (US);
William M. Egolf, Apex, NC (US);
Graeme N. McClure, Highett Victoria, AU;
Jeffrey L. McElray, Sr., Wendell, NC (US);
Robert A. Smith, Sherborn, MA (US);
Carl LaPlace, Raleigh, NC (US);
David G. Hart, Raleigh, NC (US);
William M. Egolf, Apex, NC (US);
ABB Technology AG, , CH;
Abstract
A system and methods that enable a restoration scheme for power distribution systems that is independent of power distribution system component configuration, the number of power distribution system components, and component settings are provided. In a power distribution system, a number of intelligent reclosers having restoration control modules are deployed that execute a restoration scheme. The intelligent reclosers constantly poll cooperating power distribution lines to determine changes in current or voltage provided by the power distribution lines. In the event of a power distribution system fault, the reclosers act in accordance to a predefined restoration scheme to reanimate the unaffected portions of the failing power distribution system.