System and method for monitoring displacement within energized tap changer compartments

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8737775
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12295937

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A system and method of measuring displacement of energized components within a tap changer compartment. A fiber optic sensor assembly is provided within a transformer compartment. The sensor assembly monitors displacement of one or more energized components within the transformer compartment. The sensor assembly transmits information to a control box assembly that uses the information to output analog or digital signals, control signals, voltage and/or ampere measurements or other information.

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WAUKESHA ELECTRIC SYSTEM INC400 SOUTH PRAIRIE AVENUE WAUKESHA WI 53186

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Webb, Geoff McKinney, US 2 3

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