Pulse Power Transmission Over Standard Cabling With Fault Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing high voltage power delivery systems are inadequate for controlled environments, failing to provide sufficient power to remote locations, are costly, and often non-compliant with safety and power requirements, and lack durability.

Innovation Solution

A high voltage pulse power delivery system with synchronized pulser devices and RF communication units for safe and efficient power management, incorporating fault detection and management features to ensure reliable and cost-effective power distribution over standard cabling without dedicated conduits.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Power

If existing power delivery systems are used, then installation is simpler, but they cannot provide adequate power to remote locations

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower delivery capabilityVSAvoidinstallation simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

PowerVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs periodic pulse transmission at high voltage followed by lower voltage periods, enabling adequate power delivery to remote locations while using standard cabling that simplifies installation without dedicated conduits

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically changes voltage and current parameters over time, using high voltage pulses for power delivery and lower voltages for safety, resolving the contradiction between power capability and installation simplicity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If existing power delivery systems are used, then equipment and installation costs are lower, but they are non-compliant with safety requirements

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesafety complianceVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary fault detection during low-voltage periods before high-voltage pulses are applied, ensuring safety compliance while maintaining relatively simple system architecture through proactive safety checks

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that monitor transmission line conditions and adjust operation accordingly, achieving safety compliance through continuous monitoring rather than complex preventive design

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Reliability

If existing power delivery systems are used, then initial costs are reduced, but durability and reliability are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesystem durabilityVSAvoidfault management complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary fault detection and management actions before failures occur, enhancing durability through proactive monitoring and response rather than complex reactive systems

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system automatically detects and manages faults without external intervention, improving durability through self-healing capabilities while maintaining simple fault management architecture

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20230378805A1Systems, Apparatuses, and Methods for Safe Communication and Data Transmission In High Voltage Power Systems

Publication Date: 2023.11.23 PANDUIT CORP

AI summary

A high voltage pulse power delivery system is provided that includes dedicated safety features including fault detection and fault management. Alongside normal communications cabling, the pulse power delivery system provides remote power over standard multi-conductor cabling without dedicated conduit or separation. This simplifies installation of equipment, increases overall speed of deployment, and significantly reduces cost for deployment. The pulse power delivery system is further configured to transport power through a pulse current waveform.