CPC G01R 31/086 (2013.01) [G01R 31/315 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A method of detecting a fault in a power distribution system, the method comprising:
providing a power source;
controlling the power source to provide power in a form of periodic pulsed power;
providing a transmission line connecting the power source to a load;
placing a current source on the transmission line, wherein the current source provides a current within the power distribution system;
continuously scanning the transmission line to detect a change on the transmission line indicative of a change in the power distribution system; and
determining a fault is present within the power distribution system based on the detected change on the transmission line.
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