Hall-effect arc protector
The Hall-Effect Arc Protector is used to protect sensitive electronics from high energy arcs. The apparatus detects arcs by monitoring an electrical conductor, of the instrument, for changes in the electromagnetic field surrounding the conductor which would be indicative of a possible arcing condition. When the magnitude of the monitored electromagnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold, the potential for an instrument damaging are exists and the control system logic activates a high speed circuit breaker. The activation of the breaker shunts the energy imparted to the input signal through a dummy load to the ground. After the arc condition is terminated, the normal signal path is restored. 2 figs.
- Research Organization:
- Westinghouse Idaho Nuclear Co
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC07-84ID12435
- Assignee:
- Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5,629,824/A/
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-097,187
- OSTI ID:
- 504953
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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