Arc plasma-generating systems and methods thereof

DWPI Title: Automated system for generating arc fault in electrical circuit, has data processor for recording resistance measurements, voltage measurements, temperature measurements, optical emission spectra, and visual images
Abstract: The present invention relates to systems for generating an arc fault in an electrical circuit, as well as methods thereof. In particular, the system provides a platform that can produce an arc discharge in a controlled manner, while measuring various parameters to characterize that discharge. Such parameters include voltage measurements, current measurements, optical spectroscopy measurements, electron temperatures, and/or plasma temperatures.
Use: Automated system for generating an arc fault in an electrical circuit.
Advantage: The system subjects a wiring to high thermal stresses based on current at or above conductor or thermal insulation ratings with high stability.
Novelty: The system has a photovoltaic simulator for providing a constant power curve to an electrical circuit. A motorized stage comprises a first arm adapted to hold a first component and a second arm adapted to hold a second component, where the first and second components are connected with each other to the electrical circuit. An optical detector provides visual images in proximity to the first component and/or the second component. A data processor records current measurements, resistance measurements, voltage measurements, temperature measurements, optical emission spectra, and/or visual images.
Filed: 5/24/2017
Application Number: US15603782A
Tech ID: SD 14017.1
This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-NA0003525 awarded by the United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration. The Government has certain rights in the invention.
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