Arc flash detection system and method

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2010-04-30

2011-10-18

Punnoose, Roy M (Department: 2886)

Optics: measuring and testing

For light transmission or absorption

C356S445000, C356S446000, C361S002000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08040517

ABSTRACT:
A sensor to simultaneously detect light and acoustic waves is presented. The sensor includes one or more optical fibers and a diaphragm disposed near one end of at least one of the one or more optical fibers. The diaphragm is configured to vibrate upon incidence of acoustic waves from an arc flash and reflect a light beam into at least the one of the one or more of the optical fibers. A semi-transparent region is disposed around the one or more optical fibers to diffuse light originating from the arc flash into at least one of the one or more optical fibers.

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