Medium voltage electrical distribution panel

Abstract

A medium-voltage electrical distribution panel (100) is proposed, comprising: - a set of cells (10-A, 10-B), - a central unit (1) connected to two communication buses (B1, B2) and configured to send a power interruption request. Each cell (10-A, 10-B) includes respectively: - a first sensor (5-A, 5-B) configured to measure a first physical parameter representative of the electrical current, - an interface unit (2-A, 2-B) connected to the first bus (B1), configured to transmit the signal from the first sensor (5-A, 5-B) to the central unit (1), - a second sensor (6-A, 6-B) configured to measure a second physical parameter representative of the operating conditions of the cell (10-A, 10-B), - an acquisition unit (3-A, 3-B) connected to the second bus (B2), configured to transmit the signal from the second sensor to the central unit (1). (6-A,6-B), the interface unit (2-A,2-B) being configured to cut off the current of the cell (10-A,10B) upon receipt of the disconnection request. Figure from the summary: Figure 1,

Description

Title of the invention: Medium voltage electrical distribution panel. Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, i.e., those whose nominal operating voltage is between 1 kV and 52 kV. These distribution systems are integrated into a medium-voltage electrical distribution network. Previous technique

[0002] A medium-voltage electrical distribution system comprises a set of branches interconnected by an electrical distribution panel. Such an electrical distribution panel thus comprises a set of electrical cells, each cell supplying at least one of the branches. The arrangement of a set of cells allows the electrical network to be configured according to requirements.

[0003] Each cell is equipped, in particular, with a circuit breaker, so that the current in that cell can be cut off in the event of a malfunction, for example, in the event of a short circuit between a phase and ground. Each cell thus includes various sensors for measuring different physical quantities characteristic of the cell's operation, and a unit for processing the measured information. The analysis of the measured information makes it possible to diagnose a fault in the monitored branch and to trigger a current interruption in the monitored branch in the event of a detected fault. Generally, each cell is equipped with specific sensors and a processing unit specific to the part of the electrical network supplied by that cell. Each cell is therefore specific to its originally intended use.

[0004] Consequently, the design of an electrical distribution panel requires a complex study, and the realization of this panel is also complex. There is therefore a need for an electrical distribution panel solution that can use standardized components, for which the design and installation effort is reduced. Summary

[0005] To this end, the invention proposes a medium-voltage electrical distribution panel, comprising: - a set of electrical cells, each electrical cell being configured to supply an electric current, - a first communication bus, - a second communication bus, separate from the first communication bus, - a central unit connected to the first communication bus and the second communication bus, each electrical cell comprising respectively: - a switching device capable of interrupting the electrical current supplied by the electrical cell, - a first set of sensors, each sensor in the first set of sensors being configured to measure a first category of physical parameters representative of electrical energy supplied by the cell, - an interface unit connected to the first communication bus, the interface unit being configured to transmit a measurement signal from each sensor in the first set of sensors to the central unit, - a second set of sensors, each sensor in the second set of sensors being configured to measure a second category of physical parameters representative of the cell's operating conditions, - an acquisition unit connected to the second communication bus, the acquisition unit being configured to transmit a measurement signal from each sensor in the second sensor set to the central unit, in which the central unit is configured to issue a request to interrupt the electrical current to a cell in the set of electrical cells from at least one signal among the signals emitted by the interface unit of said cell, in which the interface unit of each cell is configured to respectively control the interruption device of said cell upon receipt of the request to interrupt the electrical current emitted by the central unit, and in which the central unit is configured to evaluate an operational state of the electrical distribution panel from at least one signal among the measurement signals respectively emitted by each acquisition unit.

[0006] The proposed architecture makes it possible to construct an electrical distribution panel from standardized and easily configurable components. The use of two separate communication buses ensures the execution of critical functions, such as power interruption in the event of a fault.

[0007] The features listed in the following paragraphs can be implemented independently of each other or in any technically possible combination:

[0008] The electrical distribution panel forms a medium voltage electrical distribution system.

[0009] According to one aspect of the electrical distribution panel, the first communication bus is a bus dedicated to communication between the central unit and each interface unit of the set of electrical cells.

[0010] The operation of the first communication bus is independent of the operation of the second bus. The operation of the first communication bus, dedicated to critical functions, is thus secured.

[0011] The first communication bus is configured to establish communication only between the central unit and each interface unit of the set of electrical cells.

[0012] The first communication bus links together a first set of elements, the first set of elements consisting of the central unit and each interface unit of the set of electrical cells.

[0013] The first communication bus is a wired bus.

[0014] The first communication bus has a ring topology.

[0015] This loop configuration, which can also be referred to as a ring, ensures continued operation even if a segment of the loop is interrupted.

[0016] Each measurement signal emitted by each interface unit to the central unit is a digital signal.

[0017] According to another aspect of the proposed electrical distribution panel, the second communication bus links a second set of elements, the second set of elements comprising the central unit and each acquisition unit of the set of electrical cells.

[0018] The second communication bus connects the central unit and each acquisition unit of the electrical cell assembly. The second communication bus can also connect other elements.

[0019] The second communication bus is configured to establish communication in particular between the central unit and each acquisition unit of the set of electrical cells.

[0020] The measurement signal emitted by each acquisition unit to the central unit is a digital signal.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the electrical distribution panel, each cell comprises respectively an electrical conductor corresponding to a phase of a medium voltage electrical network, and the first set of sensors of each electrical cell comprises at least one sensor among a current sensor and a voltage sensor.

[0022] The current sensor is configured to determine the intensity of the electric current flowing in the electrical conductor.

[0023] The voltage sensor is configured to determine the electrical voltage of the electrical conductor.

[0024] Monitoring the intensity of the current flowing in the electrical conductor, or the voltage, makes it possible to determine an anomaly in the operation of the part of the electrical network supplied by the cell.

[0025] According to one embodiment, the first set of sensors of each electrical cell includes a current sensor and a voltage sensor.

[0026] According to an example embodiment of the electrical distribution panel, each cell comprises three electrical conductors corresponding respectively to each of the phases of a medium voltage electrical network, and the first set of sensors of each electrical cell comprises at least one sensor from among an electric current intensity sensor and an electric voltage sensor for each phase.

[0027] According to one embodiment, the second set of sensors comprises at least one sensor from among a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a humidity sensor, a partial discharge sensor.

[0028] More generally, the second set of sensors of a cell includes any sensor enabling the evaluation of the operational state of the corresponding cell.

[0029] These signals make it possible to verify that the environmental conditions in which the electrical cell operates remain within acceptable limits. They also make it possible to verify the operational state of the cell, that is to say, to verify that the equipment or components of the cell are not degraded.

[0030] Each sensor of the second set of sensors can respectively be arranged inside a cell.

[0031] Each sensor of the second set of sensors is for example fixed to a frame of the cell.

[0032] The first communication bus is configured to use a first digital communication protocol.

[0033] The first digital communication protocol is, for example, the IEC 61850 protocol.

[0034] This protocol allows the transmission of sampled signals with sufficient performance to ensure the protection functions.

[0035] The second communication bus is configured to use a second digital communication protocol.

[0036] The second digital communication protocol may be distinct from the first digital communication protocol.

[0037] The second digital communication protocol is, for example, the Modbus protocol.

[0038] Other industrial protocols can also be used, including CAN, CANopen, J1939, LIN, EtherCAT, Ethernet / IP, Profinet protocols.

[0039] The second communication bus is a wired bus.

[0040] The second communication bus has a bus topology.

[0041] According to one embodiment of the electrical distribution panel, the interface unit of each electrical cell is configured to sample an analog electrical signal provided by each sensor of the first set of sensors, and to transmit the sampled values ​​to the central unit via the first communication bus.

[0042] In the case where the sensors used are analog sensors, the interface unit performs the acquisition of the analog signal and the analog / digital conversion of the previously acquired signal.

[0043] According to an example embodiment of the electrical distribution panel, sampling is carried out synchronously between the interface units of the set of electrical cells.

[0044] Monitoring algorithms based on comparing signals from different cells can thus be implemented.

[0045] The interface units are thus configured to synchronously sample the analog electrical signals provided by the sensors of the first set of sensors.

[0046] The interface units are configured to sample the analog electrical signals provided by the sensors of the first set of sensors at a first predetermined frequency.

[0047] The first predetermined frequency is for example 4.8 kHz.

[0048] According to one embodiment of the electrical distribution panel, the acquisition unit of each electrical cell is configured to sample an analog electrical signal provided by each sensor of the second set of sensors, and to transmit the sampled values ​​to the central unit via the second communication bus.

[0049] According to one embodiment, sampling is carried out synchronously between the acquisition units of the set of electrical cells.

[0050] The acquisition units are configured to synchronously sample the analog electrical signals provided by the sensors of the second set of sensors.

[0051] According to one embodiment, the acquisition units are configured to sample the analog electrical signals provided by the sensors of the second set of sensors at a second predetermined frequency.

[0052] The second predetermined frequency is chosen according to the dynamics of the observed physical parameter. Dynamics refers to the maximum rate of change of the observed physical phenomenon.

[0053] According to one embodiment, the central unit is configured to: - analyze at least one signal among the signals emitted by the interface unit of a cell, - detect an anomaly in the electrical current supplied by said cell from at least one analyzed signal.

[0054] For example, the central processing unit is configured to: - analyze the signal emitted by the acquisition unit of a cell, - to evaluate the operational status of said cell based on each of the analyzed signals.

[0055] According to one aspect of the electrical distribution panel, the central unit is configured to: - detect a malfunction corresponding to a short circuit in one cell of the electrical cell assembly, - to send a request to cut off the electrical current to the cell for which a malfunction corresponding to a short circuit is detected.

[0056] The central unit triggers the cutting off of the current in a cell when a critical event, such as a short circuit, is detected for the cell concerned.

[0057] According to another aspect of the electrical distribution panel, the central unit is configured to: - detect a malfunction corresponding to overheating of one cell within the set of electrical cells, - emit an alert signal indicating the cell for which a malfunction corresponding to overheating is detected.

[0058] In the event of a non-critical incident, an alert signal is issued without interrupting the operation of the cell concerned. The electricity network operator can then analyze the system's operation and take appropriate corrective measures.

[0059] The first set of sensors of one cell in the cell set is identical to the first set of sensors of the other cells in the cell set.

[0060] The equipment of the cells can thus be at least partially standardized.

[0061] The second set of sensors of a cell in the cell set is identical to the second set of sensors of the other cells in the cell set.

[0062] As before, the equipment of the cells can thus be at least partially standardized.

[0063] The interface unit of a cell in the set of cells is identical to the interface unit of the other cells in the set of cells.

[0064] The interface units of the electrical cell assembly are identical.

[0065] The acquisition unit of one cell in the cell set is identical to the acquisition unit of the other cells in the cell set.

[0066] The acquisition units of the set of electrical cells are identical.

[0067] As before, the equipment of the cells can thus be at least partially standardized.

[0068] According to an example embodiment of the electrical distribution panel, all the cells of the set of electrical cells are identical.

[0069] It is understood that all the cells are materially identical. The electrical distribution panel can therefore be made from fully standardized cells. The implementation and modification of an electrical network is thus facilitated. Brief description of the drawings

[0070] Other features, details and advantages will become apparent upon reading the detailed description below, and upon analysis of the accompanying drawings, on which:

[0071] [Fig-1] is a schematic representation of an electrical distribution panel of medium voltage according to the invention

[0072] [Fig.2] is a schematic representation of an electrical cell of the control panel electrical distribution of the [Fig.l]. Description of the implementation methods

[0073] To facilitate reading the figures, the various elements are not necessarily shown to scale. In these figures, identical elements bear the same reference numerals. Certain elements or parameters may be indexed, that is, designated, for example, as first element or second element, or first parameter and second parameter, etc. This indexing aims to differentiate similar, but not identical, elements or parameters. This indexing does not imply any priority of one element or parameter over another, and the designations may be interchanged. When it is specified that a device comprises a given element, this does not exclude the presence of other elements in that device.

[0074] Figure [1] shows a 100 medium voltage electrical distribution panel. The 100 electrical distribution panel comprises a set of electrical cells. In the following description, the terms 'cell' and 'electrical cell' are equivalent. In the illustrated example, the electrical distribution panel 100 comprises five electrical cells, designated by the signs 10-A, 10-B, 10-C, 10-D, 10-E. The number of cells shown was chosen arbitrarily, and the electrical distribution panel 100 can contain any number of cells. To simplify the references used in the detailed description, only the first three cells, 10-A, 10-B, and 10-C, and their corresponding equipment will be mentioned.

[0075] The 100 medium voltage electrical distribution panel proposed here comprises: - a set of 10-A, 10-B, 10-C electrical cells, each 10-A, 10-B, 10-C electrical cell being configured to supply an electric current, - a first communication bus B1, - a second communication bus B2, distinct from the first communication bus Bl, - a central unit 1 connected to the first communication bus B1 and to the second communication bus B2. Each electrical cell 10-A, 10-B, 10-C comprises respectively: - a 4-A, 4-B, 4-C switching device capable of interrupting the electric current supplied by the 10-A, 10-B, 10-C electric cell, - a first set of sensors 5-A, 5-B, 5-C, each sensor in the first set of sensors 5-A, 5-B, 5-C being configured to measure a first category of physical parameters representative of electrical energy supplied by the cell 10-A, 10-B, 10-C, - an interface unit 2-A,2-B,2-C connected to the first communication bus Bl, the interface unit 2-A,2-B,2-C being configured to transmit to the central unit 1 a measurement signal from each sensor of the first sensor set 5-A,5-B,5-C, - a second sensor set 6-A,6-B,6-C, each sensor of the second sensor set 6-A,6-B,6-C being configured to measure a second category of physical parameters representative of the operating conditions of cell 10-A,10-B,10-C, - an acquisition unit 3-A,3-B,3-C connected to the second communication bus B2, the acquisition unit 3-A,3-B,3-C being configured to transmit to the central unit 1 a measurement signal from each sensor of the second set of sensors 6-A,6-B,6-C. The central unit 1 is configured to issue a request to cut off the electrical current to a cell of the set of electrical cells 10-A,10B,10-C from at least one signal among the signals emitted by the interface unit 2-A,2-B,2-C of said cell 10-A,10-B,10-C. The interface unit 2-A,2-B,2-C of each cell 10-A,10-B,10-C is configured to control respectively the switching device 4-A,4-B,4-C of said cell 10-A,10-B,10-C upon receipt of the request to cut off the electrical current issued by the central unit 1. The central unit 1 is configured to evaluate an operational state of the electrical distribution panel 100 from at least one signal among the measurement signals respectively emitted by each acquisition unit 3-A, 3-B, 3-C.

[0076] The proposed architecture makes it possible to construct a 100-volt electrical distribution panel from standardized and easily configurable elements. The different cells form the standardized elements. The use of two separate communication buses ensures the execution of critical functions, such as power interruption in the event of a fault.

[0077] The proposed electrical distribution panel 100 forms a medium voltage electrical distribution system. The distribution panel allows different branches of a medium voltage electrical network to be supplied.

[0078] The first set of sensors in a cell is designed to measure the physical parameters, or physical quantities, used to monitor the electrical energy supplied by that cell. This first category of physical parameters includes those involved in detecting critical faults in the electrical energy supply, such as a short circuit in a network branch supplied by that cell. The first category of physical parameters is thus the basis for the detection of critical faults in the supply of electrical power. The second set of sensors in a cell is responsible for measuring physical parameters, or physical quantities, that allow for monitoring the conditions under which the cell operates. This second category of physical parameters includes those used to monitor the cell's operation, excluding critical faults that require near-immediate corrective action. The second category of physical parameters allows, in particular, for medium-term or long-term monitoring of cell operation.

[0079] The first communication bus B1 is a bus dedicated to communication between the central unit 1 and each interface unit 2-A,2-B,2-C of the set of electrical cells 10-A,10-B,10-C.

[0080] The operation of the first communication bus B1 is thus independent of the operation of the second bus B2. The operation of the first communication bus B1, dedicated to critical functions, is therefore secured. The interruption of current in the event of a short circuit in a cell is an example of a critical function.

[0081] The first communication bus B1 is thus configured to establish communication only between the central unit 1 and each interface unit 2-A,2-B,2-C of the set of electrical cells 10-A,10-B,10-C. In other words, the first communication bus B1 is closed to the outside medium. The first communication bus B1 connects only the central unit 1 and each interface unit 2-A,2-B,2-C of the set of electrical cells 10-A,10-B,10-C.

[0082] In other words, the first communication bus B1 links together a first set of elements, the first set of elements consisting of the central unit 1 and each interface unit 2-A,2-B,2-C of the set of electrical cells 10-A,10-B,10-C.

[0083] The first communication bus B1 is a wired bus.

[0084] The first communication bus B1 has a ring topology. In other words, the first communication bus B1 has a loop structure. This loop configuration ensures continued operation even if a segment of the loop is interrupted.

[0085] The first communication bus B1 connects the central unit 1 to the interface unit 2-A of the first cell 10-A. The first communication bus B1 connects the central unit 1 to the interface unit of the last cell. For a set of cells comprising N cells, the interface unit of a cell of given rank k between 2 and Nl is connected, or linked, to the interface unit of the cell of immediately lower rank k-1, as well as to the acquisition unit of the cell of immediately higher rank k+1. For example, in an electrical distribution panel having exactly five cells, as in the example in [Fig.1], the central unit 1 is connected to the interface unit 2-A of the first cell 10-A and to the interface unit 2-E of the fifth and last cell 10-E. The interface unit 2-B of the second cell 10-B is thus connected to the interface unit 2-A of the first cell 10-A, as well as to the interface unit 2-C of the third cell 10-C. From the second cell 10-B to the penultimate cell 10-D, each interface unit is connected to the interface unit of the immediately lower cell, i.e. the interface unit of the previous cell, as well as to the interface unit of the immediately higher cell, i.e. the interface unit of the next cell.

[0086] Each measurement signal emitted by each interface unit 2-A,2-B,2-C to the central unit 1 is a digital signal.

[0087] The second communication bus B2 connects a second set of elements, the second set of elements comprising the central unit 1 and each acquisition unit 3-A,3-B,3-C of the set of electrical cells 10-A,10-B,10-C.

[0088] The second communication bus B2 thus connects the central unit 1 and each acquisition unit 3-A, 3-B, 3-C of the set of electrical cells 10-A, 10-B, 10-C. The second communication bus B2 can also connect other elements.

[0089] For example, a frame reader, which allows the transmitted information to be read and decoded, can be connected to the second communication bus B2. An operator can thus temporarily connect to the second communication bus B2 in order to read the measurement quantities emitted by one or more of the acquisition units 3-A, 3-B, 3-C.

[0090] The second communication bus B2 is configured to establish communication in particular between the central unit 1 and each acquisition unit 3-A,3-B,3-C of the set of electrical cells 10-A,10-B,10-C.

[0091] The measurement signal emitted by each acquisition unit 3-A, 3-B, 3-C to the central unit 1 is a digital signal.

[0092] Each acquisition unit 3-A, 3-B, 3-C acquires the measurement signal from each of the measurement sensors in the second set of sensors 6-A, 6-B, 6-C. When this signal is an analog signal, the acquisition unit performs the analog-to-digital conversion of the measurement signal and transmits the converted signal on the second communication bus B2.

[0093] As schematically shown in [Fig.1], each cell 10-A,10-B,10-C comprises respectively an electrical conductor 7-A,7-B,7-C corresponding to a phase L1 of a medium voltage electrical network, and the first set of sensors 5-A,5-B,5-C of each electrical cell 10-A,10-B,10-C comprises at least one sensor among a current sensor and a voltage sensor.

[0094] The current sensor is configured to determine the intensity of the electric current flowing in the electrical conductor 7-A,7-B,7-C. The voltage sensor is configured to determine the electrical voltage of electrical conductor 7-A, 7-B, 7-C.

[0095] Monitoring the intensity of the current flowing in the electrical conductor of a given cell, and / or the electrical voltage, makes it possible to determine an anomaly in the operation of the part of the electrical network which is supplied by this cell.

[0096] According to one embodiment, the first set of sensors 5-A,5-B,5-C of each electrical cell 10-A,10-B,10-C comprises a current sensor and a voltage sensor. In other words, both the intensity of the electric current and the voltage are measured in order to monitor the current in the cell.

[0097] Figure 2 schematically represents an isolated electrical cell. This cell is designated by the symbol 10-X. This designation is generic for any of the cells 10-A, 10-B, 10-C, 10-D, 10-E illustrated in Figure 1. In other words, the subscript 'X' can designate any of the symbols 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D', 'E' beyond Figure 1.

[0098] The electrical conductors corresponding to the other two phases L2, L3 of the three-phase network are equipped in a similar manner to the electrical conductor corresponding to the first phase LL

[0099] Thus, each cell 10-X comprises respectively three electrical conductors 7-X, 17-X, 27-X corresponding respectively to each of the phases L1, L2, L3 of a medium voltage electrical network. The first set of sensors 5-A,5-B,5-C of each electrical cell 10-A,10-B,10-C includes at least one sensor from among an electric current intensity sensor and an electric voltage sensor for each phase L1,L2,L3.

[0100] The second set of sensors 6-A,6-B,6-C includes at least one sensor from among a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a humidity sensor, a partial discharge sensor.

[0101] More generally, the second set of sensors 6-A,6-B,6-C of a cell 10-A,10-B,10-C includes any sensor enabling evaluation of the operational state of the corresponding cell.

[0102] Evaluating the operational state of a cell means determining the conditions under which the cell operates. This operational state is distinct from the state of the network branch supplied by that cell.

[0103] The signals delivered by the various sensors of the second sensor set 6-A, 6-B, 6-C make it possible to verify that the environmental conditions in which each electrical cell operates remain within acceptable limits. They also make it possible to verify that the equipment or components of each cell are not degraded. They also make it possible to detect a malfunction such as the degradation of one or more pieces of equipment in each cell. This monitoring makes it possible to plan any necessary maintenance.

[0104] Each cell 10-X comprises a frame, not shown, supporting a set of panels delimiting an enclosure 11-X. The various equipment of the cell is arranged inside the enclosure 11-X. Equipment includes, in particular, the various sensors, the switching device, the interface unit, the acquisition unit, as well as the associated cables and connectors, and the associated fixings. A movable panel, not shown schematically, allows the 11-X enclosure to be opened and closed in order to allow maintenance operations in particular.

[0105] Each sensor of the second set of sensors 6-A,6-B,6-C is thus respectively arranged inside a cell 10-A,10-B,10-C. Each sensor of the second set of sensors 6-A,6-B,6-C is for example fixed to a frame of the cell 10-A,10-B,10-C.

[0106] A temperature sensor allows the temperature inside the 10-X cell to be measured. Measuring this internal temperature of a 10-X cell makes it possible to detect abnormal overheating. A pressure sensor measures the pressure inside the cell when it includes a pressurized, sealed chamber. This pressure measurement allows, in particular, the detection of any leaks in the cell's pressurized chamber. A humidity sensor measures the humidity level of the air, or gas, inside the cell enclosure. An abnormal level of water vapor can thus be detected. A partial discharge sensor makes it possible to detect the occurrence of partial discharges in the cell, i.e. transient electrical arcs.

[0107] The first communication bus B1 is configured to use a first digital communication protocol. The first digital communication protocol is, for example, the IEC 61850 protocol. This protocol allows the transmission of sampled signals with sufficient performance to ensure protection functions.

[0108] The second communication bus B2 is configured to use a second digital communication protocol. The second digital communication protocol may be distinct from the first digital communication protocol.

[0109] The second digital communication protocol is, for example, the Modbus protocol. Other industrial protocols can also be used, including CAN, CANopen, J1939, LIN, EtherCAT, Ethernet / IP, and Profinet protocols.

[0110] The second communication bus B2 is a wired bus.

[0111] The second communication bus B2 has a bus topology.

[0112] Thus, the second communication bus B2 connects the central unit 1 to the acquisition unit 3-A of the first cell 10-A. The second communication bus B2 connects the acquisition unit 3-A of the first cell 10-A to the acquisition unit 3-B of the second cell 10-B. For a set of cells comprising N cells, the acquisition unit of a cell of given rank k between 2 and Nl is connected to the acquisition unit of the cell of rank immediately below k-1, as well as to the acquisition unit of the cell of rank immediately above k+1. In other words, from the second cell 10-B to the penultimate unit cell 10-D, each acquisition unit is linked to the acquisition unit of the previous cell, as well as to the acquisition unit of the following cell.

[0113] The interface unit 2-X of a cell X performs several functions: the acquisition of measurements from the 5-X sensors monitoring the electric current, the digitization of these measurements if necessary, and the transmission of these data to the central unit 1. In addition, the interface unit 2-X includes an actuator, not shown, which allows the 4-X cutting device of the cell 10-X to be triggered.

[0114] The interface unit 2-A,2-B,2-C of each electrical cell 10-A,10-B,10-C is configured to sample an analog electrical signal provided by each sensor of the first set of sensors 5-A,5-B,5-C, and to transmit the sampled values ​​to the central unit 1 via the first communication bus Bl.

[0115] In the case where the sensors used are analog sensors, the interface unit performs the acquisition of the analog signal and then the analog / digital conversion of the acquired signal.

[0116] When the first set of sensors of a cell includes a current sensor and a voltage sensor, the interface unit performs the acquisition and conversion of the signal from the current sensor, as well as the acquisition and conversion of the signal from the voltage sensor.

[0117] In the case where at least one of the sensors used is a sensor providing a digital signal, the interface unit transmits the signal provided without processing.

[0118] According to an example embodiment of the electrical distribution panel 100, sampling is carried out synchronously between the interface units 2-A,2-B,2-C of the set of electrical cells 10-A,10-B,10-C.

[0119] In other words, the signal sampling takes place at the same time for all interface units 2-A, 2-B, 2-C. After a sampling period, a new sample is taken for each interface unit of the set of interface units.

[0120] Monitoring algorithms based on comparing signals from different cells can thus be implemented. Indeed, algorithms based on the consistency between the different cells of the value of a given signal generally require that the different samples be measured at the same instant.

[0121] The interface units 2-A,2-B,2-C are thus configured to synchronously sample the analog electrical signals provided by the sensors of the first set of sensors 5-A,5-B,5-C.

[0122] The interface units 2-A,2-B,2-C are configured to sample the analog electrical signals provided by the sensors of the first set of sensors 5-A,5-B,5-C at a first predetermined frequency.

[0123] The first predetermined frequency is for example 4.8 kHz.

[0124] The 3-X acquisition unit of a cell X also performs several functions: the acquisition of measurements from the sensors of the second set of sensors 6-X, the processing and their transmission to the central unit 1.

[0125] The acquisition unit 3-A,3-B,3-C of each electrical cell 10-A,10-B,10-C is configured to sample an analog electrical signal provided by each sensor of the second set of sensors 6-A,6-B,6-C, and to transmit the sampled values ​​to the central unit 1 via the second communication bus B2.

[0126] According to one embodiment, sampling is carried out synchronously between the acquisition units 3-A,3-B of the set of electrical cells 10-A,10-B,10-C.

[0127] The acquisition units 3-A,3-B,3-C are configured to synchronously sample the analog electrical signals provided by the sensors of the second set of sensors 6-A,6-B,6-C.

[0128] According to one embodiment, the acquisition units 3-A, 3-B, 3-C are configured to sample the analog electrical signals provided by the sensors of the second sensor set 6-A, 6-B, 6-C at a second predetermined frequency. The second predetermined frequency is distinct from the first predetermined frequency.

[0129] The second predetermined frequency is chosen according to the dynamics of the observed physical parameter. Dynamics refers to the maximum rate of change of the observed physical phenomenon. The internal temperature of the cell and the pressure inside the cell have a slower rate of change than the current; therefore, the second sampling frequency can be lower than the first sampling frequency.

[0130] The signals from the different sensors in the second 6-X sensor array can also be sampled at different frequencies. The sampling frequency of each sensor is adapted to the maximum rate of change of the physical quantity measured by that sensor.

[0131] The 3-X acquisition unit of a cell X acquires the measurements from the 6-X sensors monitoring the operating conditions of the cell, digitizes these measurements if necessary, and transmits the digital data to the central unit 1. The 3-X acquisition unit is actuator-free.

[0132] The central unit 1 receives information sent by the various interface units and acquisition units, and acts as a supervisor of the operation of the electrical distribution panel 100. The central unit 1 is located outside the electrical cells, and can be positioned away from the electrical cells.

[0133] The central unit 1 receives a first set of information concerning the energy in each of the electrical phases of the cell, from the sensors of the first sensor array. The central unit 1 also receives a second set of information concerning the operating conditions, from the sensors of the second sensor array. The central unit executes monitoring and fault detection algorithms based on the received information sets. If necessary, the central unit 1 can control the circuit breaker of the cell affected by a detected critical fault, via the interface unit of that cell. The central unit 1 can also perform other actions, such as issuing warning signals.

[0134] The central unit 1 is thus configured to: - analyze at least one signal among the signals emitted by the interface unit 2-A, 2-B, 2-C of a cell 10-A, 10-B, 10-C, - detect an anomaly in the electrical current supplied by said cell 10-A,10-B,10-C from at least one analyzed signal.

[0135] For each cell, the analyzed signal is, for example, the intensity of the electric current.

[0136] Central unit 1 is also configured to: - analyze the signal emitted by the acquisition unit 3-A,3-B,3-C of a cell 10-A,10-B,10-C, - evaluate an operational state of said cell 10-A,10-B,10-C from each of the analyzed signals.

[0137] Central unit 1 is configured to: - detect a malfunction corresponding to a short circuit in one cell of the set of electrical cells 10-A, 10-B, 10-C, - to send a request to cut off the electrical current to the cell for which a malfunction corresponding to a short circuit is detected.

[0138] The malfunction in this case is an anomaly in the electrical current supplied. The central unit 1 triggers the power outage in a cell when a critical malfunction, such as a short circuit, is detected in the network branch monitored by that cell. Indeed, such a network fault must be addressed immediately to prevent damage to all or part of the components of the monitored branch. The central unit 1 thus ensures a role of protection of the electrical network.

[0139] Central unit 1 is also configured to: - detect a malfunction corresponding to overheating of one cell in the set of electrical cells 10-A, 10-B, 10-C, - emit an alert signal indicating the cell for which a malfunction corresponding to overheating is detected.

[0140] In the event of a non-critical malfunction, such as moderate overheating, an alert signal is issued, without interrupting the operation of the cell concerned. The power grid operator can then analyze the system's operation and take appropriate corrective measures.

[0141] The warning signal may be a visual signal on a control screen, or an audible signal, or a message sent on portable equipment used by the electric network operator.

[0142] The proposed architecture for the electrical distribution panel 100 allows for standardization of the cells.

[0143] The first set of 5-X sensors of one cell of the cell set 10-A,10-B,10-C can be identical to the first set of sensors of the other cells of the cell set 10-A,10-B,10-C.

[0144] The sensors in the first set of sensors are of the same model on each cell. For example, the current sensor is the same for all cells. Similarly, the voltage sensor can be of the same model for all cells. The cell equipment can thus be at least partially standardized.

[0145] Similarly, the second set of 6-X sensors of one cell of the cell set 10-A,10-B,10-C can be identical to the second set of sensors of the other cells of the cell set 10-A,10-B,10-C.

[0146] The second sets of sensors are identical. In other words, the sensors in the second set of sensors are of the same model on each cell. As before, the cell equipment can thus be at least partially standardized.

[0147] Standardization can also be applied to interface units, as well as to acquisition units.

[0148] Preferably, the interface unit 2-X of a cell in the cell set 10-A,10-B,10-C is identical to the interface unit of the other cells in the cell set 10-A,10-B,10-C.

[0149] The interface units of the set of electrical cells 10-A,10-B are thus identical.

[0150] Preferably, the acquisition unit 3-A,3-B,3-C of a cell in the set of cells 10-A,10-B,10-C is identical to the acquisition unit of the other cells in the set of cells 10-A,10-B,10-C.

[0151] The acquisition units 3-A,3-B,3-C of the electrical cell set 10-A,10-B,10-C are identical.

[0152] As before, the equipment of the cells can thus be at least partially standardized.

[0153] According to an example embodiment of the electrical distribution panel 100, all the cells of the set of electrical cells 10-A,10-B,10-C are identical.

[0154] It is understood that all cells are materially identical. In other words, the cells can be completely standardized, both in terms of their mechanical parts and their electrical equipment. This simplifies the construction of the cells. Furthermore, it also simplifies the implementation and modification of an electrical network.

[0155] Standardization can also be applied to the software used.

[0156] The interface unit of a cell can have the same software as the interface units of the other cells in the cell set. The software can thus also be standardized. The software settings of the interface unit may differ from one cell to another.

[0157] Similarly, the acquisition unit of a cell can have the same software as the acquisition unit of the other cells in the set of cells. Similarly, the software settings of the acquisition unit may differ from one cell to another.

Claims

1. Demands Medium voltage electrical distribution panel (100), comprising: - a set of electrical cells (10-A, 10-B, 10-C), each electrical cell (10-A, 10-B, 10-C) being configured to supply an electric current, - a first communication bus (Bl), - a second communication bus (B2) separate from the first communication bus (Bl), - a central unit (1) connected to the first communication bus (B1) and the second communication bus (B2), each electrical cell (10-A, 10-B, 10-C) comprising respectively: - a switching device (4-A,4-B,4-C) capable of interrupting the electric current supplied by the electric cell (10-A,10-B,10-C), - a first set of sensors (5-A,5-B,5-C), each sensor of the first set of sensors (5-A,5-B,5-C) being configured to measure a first category of physical parameters representative of an electrical energy supplied by the cell (10-A,10-B,10-C), - an interface unit (2-A,2-B,2-C) connected to the first communication bus (Bl), the interface unit (2-A,2-B,2-C) being configured to transmit to the central unit (1) a measurement signal from each sensor of the first set of sensors (5-A, 5-B,5-C), - a second set of sensors (6-A,6-B,6-C), each sensor of the second set of sensors (6-A,6-B,6-C) being configured to measure a second category of physical parameters representative of the operating conditions of the cell (10-A,10-B,10-C), - an acquisition unit (3-A, 3-B, 3-C) connected to the second communication bus (B2), the acquisition unit (3-A, 3-B, 3-C) being configured to transmit to the central unit (1) a measurement signal from each sensor of the second sensor set (6-A, 6-B, 6-C), wherein the central unit (1) is configured to transmit a request to interrupt the electrical current to a cell of the electrical cell set (10-A, 10-B, 10-C) from less one signal among the signals emitted by the interface unit (2-A,2-B,2-C) of said cell (10-A,10-B,10-C), wherein the interface unit (2-A,2-B,2-C) of each cell (10-A,10-B,10-C) is configured to control respectively the disconnecting device (4-A,4-B,4-C) of said cell (10-A,10-B,10-C) upon receipt of the request to disconnect the electrical current issued by the central unit (1), and wherein the central unit (1) is configured to evaluate an operational state of the electrical distribution panel (100) from at least one signal among the measurement signals respectively emitted by each acquisition unit (3-A,3-B,3-C).

2. Electrical distribution panel (100) according to claim 1, wherein the first communication bus (Bl) is a bus dedicated to communication between the central unit (1) and each interface unit (2-A,2-B,2-C) of the set of electrical cells (10-A,10-B,10-C).

3. Electrical distribution panel (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second communication bus (B2) links a second set of elements, the second set of elements comprising the central unit (1) and each acquisition unit (3-A,3-B,3-C) of the set of electrical cells (10-A,10-B,10-C).

4. Electrical distribution panel (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each cell (10-A,10-B,10-C) comprises respectively an electrical conductor (7-A,7-B,7-C) corresponding to a phase (L1) of a medium voltage electrical network, and wherein the first set of sensors (5-A,5-B,5-C) of each electrical cell (10-A,10-B,10-C) comprises at least one sensor from among a current sensor and a voltage sensor.

5. Electrical distribution panel (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second set of sensors (6-A,6-B,6-C) comprises at least one sensor from among a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a humidity sensor, a partial discharge sensor.

6. Electrical distribution panel (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first communication bus (Bl) is configured to use a first digital communication protocol, and in which the second communication bus (B2) is configured to use a second digital communication protocol.

7. Electrical distribution panel (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the interface unit (2-A,2-B,2-C) of each electrical cell (10-A,10-B,10-C) is configured to sample an analog electrical signal provided by each sensor of the first set of sensors (5-A,5-B,5-C), and to transmit the sampled values ​​to the central unit (1) via the first communication bus (B1), and wherein the sampling is carried out synchronously between the interface units (2-A,2-B,2-C) of the set of electrical cells (10-A,10-B,10-C).

8. Electrical distribution panel (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the acquisition unit (3-A,3-B,3-C) of each electrical cell (10-A,10-B,10-C) is configured to sample an analog electrical signal provided by each sensor of the second set of sensors (6-A,6-B,6-C), and to transmit the sampled values ​​to the central unit (1) via the second communication bus (B2).

9. Electrical distribution panel (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the central unit (1) is configured to: - analyze at least one signal among the signals emitted by the interface unit (2-A,2-B,2-C) of a cell (10-A,10-B,10-C), - detect an anomaly in the electrical current supplied by said cell (10-A,10-B,10-C) from the at least one analyzed signal.

10. Electrical distribution panel (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the central unit (1) is configured to: - analyze the signal emitted by the acquisition unit (3-A,3-B,3-C) of a cell (10-A,10-B,10-C), - evaluate an operational state of said cell (10-A,10-B,10-C) from each of the analyzed signals.

11. Electrical distribution panel (100) according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the central unit (1) is configured to: - detect a malfunction corresponding to a short circuit in a cell of the set of electrical cells (10-A,10-B,10-C), - to send a request to cut off the electrical current to the cell for which a malfunction corresponding to a short circuit is detected.

12. Electrical distribution panel (100) according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein the central unit (1) is configured to: - detect a malfunction corresponding to overheating of a cell in the set of electrical cells (10-A,10-B,10-C), - emit an alert signal indicating the cell for which a malfunction corresponding to overheating is detected.

13. Electrical distribution panel (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein all the cells of the electrical cell set (10-A,10-B,10-C) are identical.

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