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Apparatus for monitoring voltage on a high voltage overhead transmission line

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5236292

This patent describes an apparatus for monitoring voltage on a high voltage aerial transmission line comprising, in combination: A. an electrically conductive housing removably mounted on a high voltage aerial transmission line; B. means electrically connecting the housing to the transmission line whereby the housing assumes the electrical potential of the transmission line; C. a dielectric sheet adhered to the exterior surface of the housing; D. a metallic plate adhered in overlying relation to the exposed surface of the sheet, whereby the housing and the plate constitute the electrodes of a first capacitor and the capacitive coupling of the plate with the surrounding environment constitutes a second capacitor connected with the first capacitor as a capacitive voltage divider; E. circuitry situated within the housing responsive to the voltage appearing on the plate for developing an output signal indicative of the transmission line voltage; and F. a lead connected with the plate and admitted through an opening in the housing for connection with the circuitry situated within the housing.

Assignee:
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., Syracuse, NY
Patent Number(s):
US 4611207
OSTI ID:
5236292
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English