Overhead power connector integrity assessment by application of thermal history detectors

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9010998
APP PUB NO 20120106591A1
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13260859

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Systems and methods for monitoring the integrity of an overhead power connector are disclosed. The systems and methods may include applying a temperature sensitive material to at least a portion of an overhead power connector and/or an overhead power conductor. The integrity of the overhead connector may be monitored or diagnosed by monitoring the properties of the temperature sensitive material to determine if the overhead connector experienced any high temperature excursions.

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  • GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION

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Springer,, III Paul LeBaron Atlanta, US 1 9

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