A Low-Cost Modular Optical Voltage Sensor for Power Transmission ApplicationsCX(s) Applied: B3.6, B5.1Date: 09/17/2010Location(s): Seminole, FloridaOffice(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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September 17, 2010
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CX(s) Applied: B3.6, B5.1
Date: 09/17/2010
Location(s): Seminole, Florida
Office(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
A low-cost modular optical voltage sensor has been designed for deployment on power lines over the full range of distribution and transmission voltages. The sensor is comprised of modular sections that are produced in high volume using advanced manufacturing techniques to dramatically reduce the cost as compared to conventional equipment. During Phase III, FieldMetrics, Inc. proposes to finalize the mechanical package, fabricate and test field-ready hardware, and complete full dielectric type testing of one or more three-phase systems that will be provided to utilities for field trials. The proposed optical voltage sensor has a wide range of possible applications for the electric utility industry. The device offers a high-accuracy, low cost, environmentally friendly voltage measurement technology to replace conventional instrument transformers that have exceeded their design lifetime. An integrated power supply allows the inclusion of Global Positioning System (GPS) timing, transient recording, revenue metering, power quality assessment and other specialty sensing needs.