Methods, systems, and apparatuses for transferring power and analysis
Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for transferring power. A power transfer device may be configured to securely fit in a fuse block, fuse holder, and/or the like. The power transfer device may transfer power from a source to a load connected to the fuse block, fuse holder, and/or the like, while also isolating the power to prevent the power from backfeeding to the source. The power transfer device may be used to perform testing, measurements, and/or analysis (e.g., voltage measurements, power measurements, frequency analysis, system impedance testing, etc.).
1. An apparatus, comprising:
a conductive base comprising a first attachment elements configured to receive power from a first power source via a direct post connector and a second attachment element configured to receive the power from the first power source via a banana jack, wherein the first attachment element is configured to extend from a side of the conductive base and the second attachment element is configured to extend from a side of the first attachment element opposite of the conductive base;
a conductive member extending from a side of the conductive base perpendicular from the first attachment element, wherein the conductive member is configured to transfer the power to a load; and
a non-conductive member extending from an opposite side of the conductive base from the conductive member, wherein the non-conductive member is configured to prevent backfeed of the power to one or more of a second power source or a device.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the non-conductive member comprises a fiberglass-epoxy laminate.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the conductive base and the conductive member each comprise one or more of silver, copper, or gold.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the load comprises one or more of power consuming components or devices of a power generation system.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first power source comprises a power distribution device.
6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the power comprises AC power or a DC power.
7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein one or more dimensions associated with the conductive member and one or more dimensions associated with the non-conductive member correspond to one or more dimensions associated with one or more fuse holders of an industrial fuse block.
8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the one or more dimensions associated with the conductive member and the one or more dimensions associated with the non-conductive member correspond to one or more dimensions associated with distal ends of a power distribution fuse.
9. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the power distribution fuse comprises a cartridge fuse.
10. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the power distribution fuse comprises a fuse type of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Class CC, UL Class CD, UL Class J, UL Class UL Class R, UL Class G, or UL Class T.
11. A method comprising:
receiving, from a first power source, power via a conductive base comprising a first attachment element configured to receive the power from the first power source via a direct post connector and a second attachment element configured to receive the power from the first power source via a banana jack, wherein the first attachment element is configured to extend from a side of the conductive base and the second attachment element is configured to extend from a side of the first attachment element opposite of the conductive base;
transferring, via a conductive member extending from a side of the conductive base perpendicular from the first attachment element, the power to a load; and
preventing, via a non-conductive member extending from an opposite side of the conductive base from the conductive member, at least a portion of the power from backfeeding to one or more of a second power source or a device.
12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the conductive base and the conductive member each comprise one or more of silver, copper, or gold.
13. The method of claim 11 , wherein the non-conductive member comprises a fiberglass-epoxy laminate.
14. The method claim 1 , wherein the load comprises one or more of power consuming components or devices of a power generation system.
15. The method of claim 11 , wherein the first power source comprises a power distribution device.
16. The method of claim 11 , wherein the power comprises AC power or DC power.
17. The method of claim 11 , wherein one or more dimensions associated with the conductive member and one or more dimensions associated with the non-conductive member correspond to one or more dimensions associated with one or more fuse holders of an industrial fuse block.
18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the one or more dimensions associated with the conductive member and the one or more dimensions associated with the non-conductive member correspond to one or more dimensions associated with distal ends of a power distribution fuse.
19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the power distribution fuse comprises a cartridge fuse.
20. The method of claim 18 , wherein the power distribution fuse comprises a fuse type of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Class CC, UL Class CD, UL Class J, UL Class UL Class R, UL Class G, or UL Class T.