Patents by Inventor Markus Saltzer
Markus Saltzer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10855063Abstract: A method in the manufacturing of an insulated electric high voltage DC termination or joint includes providing an insulated electric high voltage DC cable including a high voltage DC conductor, a polymer based insulation system surrounding the high voltage DC conductor, the polymer based insulation system including an insulation layer and a semiconducting layer surrounding the insulation layer, and a grounding layer surrounding the semiconducting layer; removing the grounding layer and the semiconducting layer in at least one end portion of the high voltage DC cable, mounting a field grading adapter or joint body in the at least one end portion of the high voltage DC cable; and subjecting the insulation layer of the polymer based insulation system in the at least one end portion of the high voltage DC cable for a heat treatment procedure, while being covered by the mounted field grading adapter or joint body.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: NKT HV CABLES ABInventors: Carl-Olof Olsson, Markus Saltzer, Anders Lindgren
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Patent number: 10193243Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a high voltage power cable joint device including: an elongated conductive connector having a first and second end faces, a field control body having a first semiconducting layer arranged circumferentially around the entire connector, and extending beyond the end faces, wherein the first and second end faces are provided with first and second bore sections which extend parallel with and are arranged offset from the central axis of the connector. The connector has an outer surface that has a first and second outer portions where the connector wall is generally the thinnest towards the first and second bore sections. Furthermore, the connector has a straight first through-opening which extends from the first outer surface portion to the first bore section, wherein a straight second through-opening is axially displaced from the first through-opening and extends from the second outer surface portion to the second bore section.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2016Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: NKT HV Cables GmbHInventors: Markus Saltzer, Fredrik Fälth, Fredrik Axelsson
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Patent number: 10158219Abstract: An electric field control device for a high voltage cable includes a stress cone and a field grading adapter, wherein the stress cone and the field grading adapter are chemically bonded by vulcanization. An electric installation includes a power cable and the electric field control device. A method for producing the electric field control device is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2014Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: ABB HV CABLES (SWITZERLAND) GMBHInventors: Fredrik Fälth, Markus Saltzer, Santhosh Bvmp, Hossein Ghorbani
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Publication number: 20180358714Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a high voltage power cable joint device including: an elongated conductive connector having a first and second end faces, a field control body having a first semiconducting layer arranged circumferentially around the entire connector, and extending beyond the end faces, wherein the first and second end faces are provided with first and second bore sections which extend parallel with and are arranged offset from the central axis of the connector. The connector has an outer surface that has a first and second outer portions where the connector wall is generally the thinnest towards the first and second bore sections. Furthermore, the connector has a straight first through-opening which extends from the first outer surface portion to the first bore section, wherein a straight second through-opening is axially displaced from the first through-opening and extends from the second outer surface portion to the second bore section.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2016Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Markus Saltzer, Fredrik Fälth, Fredrik Axelsson
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Patent number: 9991687Abstract: A method in the manufacturing of an insulated electric high voltage DC termination or joint includes the steps of providing an insulated electric high voltage DC cable including an inner conductor; a polymer based insulation system, the polymer based insulation system comprising an insulation layer and a semiconducting layer; and an outer grounding layer; removing the grounding layer and the semiconducting layer in at least one end portion of the high voltage DC cable, thereby exposing the insulation layer in the at least one end portion of the high voltage DC cable; covering the insulation layer of the polymer based insulation system in the at least one end portion of the high voltage DC cable by a cover impermeable to at least one substance present in the insulation layer of the polymer based insulation system in the at least one end portion of the high voltage DC cable in a non-homogenous distribution; subjecting the insulation layer of the polymer based insulation system in the at least one end portion ofType: GrantFiled: January 31, 2013Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: ABB HV CABLES (SWITZERLAND) GMBHInventors: Carl-Olof Olsson, Markus Saltzer, Anders Lindgren
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Publication number: 20180138674Abstract: A method in the manufacturing of an insulated electric high voltage DC termination or joint includes providing an insulated electric high voltage DC cable including a high voltage DC conductor, a polymer based insulation system surrounding the high voltage DC conductor, the polymer based insulation system including an insulation layer and a semiconducting layer surrounding the insulation layer, and a grounding layer surrounding the semiconducting layer, removing the grounding layer and the semiconducting layer in at least one end portion of the high voltage DC cable, thereby exposing the insulation layer of the polymer based insulation system in the at least one end portion of the high voltage DC cable, mounting a field grading adapter or joint body in the at least one end portion of the high voltage DC cable, thereby covering the insulation layer of the polymer based insulation system in the at least one end portion of the high voltage DC cable, the field grading adapter or joint body being part of the highType: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2018Publication date: May 17, 2018Applicant: ABB HV CABLES (SWITZERLAND) GMBHInventors: Carl-Olof OLSSON, Markus SALTZER, Anders LINDGREN
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Patent number: 9912140Abstract: A power cable termination device for a high voltage direct current gas-insulated switchgear including: an outer housing made of an electrically conducting material, connectable to the switchgear; a terminal portion of a power cable, the power cable including an electrical conductor, a circumferential electrically insulating layer, and a circumferential conductive shield which is stripped off along a first part of the power cable; an electric field grading system including a resistive field grading material layer arranged circumferentially around the power cable to axially cover the edge of the conductive shield where the conductive shield is terminated, the resistive field grading material layer being in electrical contact therewith, and a connection device connectable to the gas-insulated switchgear and arranged to provide mechanical support and electrical contact with the gas-insulated switchgear.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2014Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: ABB HV Cables (Switzerland) GmbHInventors: Fredrick Fälth, Markus Saltzer, Christian Sonehag, Tomas Ahlberg, Linus Adolfsen, Anders Lindgren
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Publication number: 20170244235Abstract: An electric field control device for a high voltage cable includes a stress cone and a field grading adapter, wherein the stress cone and the field grading adapter are chemically bonded by vulcanization. An electric installation includes a power cable and the electric field control device. A method for producing the electric field control device is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: August 24, 2017Applicant: HV CABLES (SWITZERLAND) GMBHInventors: Fredrik FÄLTH, Markus SALTZER, Santhosh BVMP, Hossein GHORBANI
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Publication number: 20170093143Abstract: A power cable termination device for a high voltage direct current gas-insulated switchgear including: an outer housing made of an electrically conducting material, connectable to the switchgear; a terminal portion of a power cable, the power cable including an electrical conductor, a circumferential electrically insulating layer, and a circumferential conductive shield which is stripped off along a first part of the power cable; an electric field grading system including a resistive field grading material layer arranged circumferentially around the power cable to axially cover the edge of the conductive shield where the conductive shield is terminated, the resistive field grading material layer being in electrical contact therewith, and a connection device connectable to the gas-insulated switchgear and arranged to provide mechanical support and electrical contact with the gas-insulated switchgear.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Fredrik Fälth, Markus Saltzer, Christian Sonehag, Tomas Ahlberg, Linus Adolfsen, Anders Lindgren
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Patent number: 9263875Abstract: A device for controlling an electric field at a high voltage component includes an inner deflector electrically connected to live voltage component; a resistive layer adapted for field control, arranged along the high voltage component, and electrically connected to the live high voltage component and electrically connected to a grounded part, the resistive layer having a nonlinear current-voltage characteristics; an insulating layer extending but ending without reaching the end of the resistive layer; and a semi-conducting or conducting layer arranged on the insulating layer and extending towards the resistive layer and past the end of the insulating layer, thereby defining an outer triple point at the intersection of the resistive layer, the insulating layer, and the semi-conducting or conducting layer. The resistive layer has first, second, and third adjacent sections, wherein a portion of the first section extends below the inner deflector.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: ABB Research Ltd.Inventors: Hans Rapp, Ming Li, Mikael Unge, Uno Gafvert, Markus Saltzer
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Publication number: 20150318675Abstract: A method in the manufacturing of an insulated electric high voltage DC termination or joint includes the steps of providing an insulated electric high voltage DC cable including an inner conductor; a polymer based insulation system, the polymer based insulation system comprising an insulation layer and a semiconducting layer; and an outer grounding layer; removing the grounding layer and the semiconducting layer in at least one end portion of the high voltage DC cable, thereby exposing the insulation layer in the at least one end portion of the high voltage DC cable; covering the insulation layer of the polymer based insulation system in the at least one end portion of the high voltage DC cable by a cover impermeable to at least one substance present in the insulation layer of the polymer based insulation system in the at least one end portion of the high voltage DC cable in a non-homogenous distribution; subjecting the insulation layer of the polymer based insulation system in the at least one end portion ofType: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2013Publication date: November 5, 2015Applicant: ABB Technology LtdInventors: Carl-Olof OLSSON, Markus SALTZER, Anders LINDGREN
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Patent number: 8946552Abstract: A direct current cable termination apparatus for terminating a high voltage direct current cable, the apparatus includes a current-carrying device comprising a terminal portion of the direct current cable, the cable includes an electrical conductor, a circumferential electrically insulating layer located outside of the electrical conductor, and a circumferential conductive shield located outside of the insulating layer and the electrical conductor. The apparatus includes a housing having an outer shell, and the current-carrying device is adapted to extend in the axial direction of the outer shell. Along at least a part of the axial extension of the current-carrying device the outer shell extends axially with a space between its inner periphery and the current-carrying device.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: ABB Research Ltd.Inventors: Ming Li, Markus Saltzer, Uno Gafvert, Cecilia Forssen, Mikael Unge, Jorgen Svahn
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Patent number: 8754329Abstract: A direct current cable termination apparatus for terminating a high voltage direct current cable, the apparatus includes a current-carrying device including a terminal portion of the direct current cable, the cable including an electrical conductor, a electrically insulating layer located outside of the electrical conductor, and a conductive shield located outside of the insulating layer and the electrical conductor; and a housing including a tubular outer shell with an inner periphery and formed by an electrically insulating and polymer-containing material. The current-carrying device is adapted to extend in the axial direction of the outer shell. Along at least a part of the axial extension of the current-carrying device the outer shell extends axially with a space between its inner periphery and the current-carrying device. The housing is adapted to separate the space from an atmosphere outside the outer shell, and the space is filled with an electrically insulating fluid.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: ABB Research Ltd.Inventors: Ming Li, Markus Saltzer, Uno Gafvert, Cecilia Forssen, Mikael Unge
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Publication number: 20140116746Abstract: A device for controlling an electric field at a high voltage component includes an inner deflector electrically connected to live voltage component; a resistive layer adapted for field control, arranged along the high voltage component, and electrically connected to the live high voltage component and electrically connected to a grounded part, the resistive layer having a nonlinear current-voltage characteristics; an insulating layer extending but ending without reaching the end of the resistive layer; and a semi-conducting or conducting layer arranged on the insulating layer and extending towards the resistive layer and past the end of the insulating layer, thereby defining an outer triple point at the intersection of the resistive layer, the insulating layer, and the semi-conducting or conducting layer. The resistive layer has first, second, and third adjacent sections, wherein a portion of the first section extends below the inner deflector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventors: Hans Rapp, Ming Li, Mikael Unge, Uno Gafvert, Markus Saltzer
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Patent number: 8609987Abstract: A direct current cable termination apparatus for terminating a high voltage direct current cable, the apparatus includes a current-carrying device including a terminal portion of the direct current cable, the cable at least including an electrical conductor, a electrically insulating layer located outside of the electrical conductor, and a conductive shield located outside of the insulating layer and the electrical conductor. The apparatus includes a housing including a tubular outer shell with an inner periphery, the outer shell defining a longitudinal axis and being formed by an electrically insulating and polymer-containing material. The current-carrying device extends in the axial direction of the outer shell. Along at least a part of the axial extension of the current-carrying device the outer shell extends axially with a space between its inner periphery and the current-carrying device. The housing is adapted to separate the space from an atmosphere outside the outer shell.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: ABB Research Ltd.Inventors: Ming Li, Markus Saltzer, Uno Gafvert, Cecilia Forssen, Mikael Unge
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Patent number: 8525025Abstract: A direct current cable termination apparatus for terminating a high voltage direct current cable. The apparatus includes a current-carrying device including a terminal portion of the direct current cable, the cable including an electrical conductor, an electrically insulating layer located outside of the electrical conductor, and a conductive shield located outside of the insulating layer and the electrical conductor; and a housing including a tubular outer shell with an inner periphery and formed by an electrically insulating and polymer-containing material. The current-carrying device is adapted to extend in the axial direction of the outer shell. Along at least a part of the axial extension of the current-carrying device the outer shell extends axially with a space between its inner periphery and the current-carrying device.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2012Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: ABB Research Ltd.Inventors: Ming Li, Markus Saltzer, Uno Gafvert, Cecilia Forssen, Mikael Unge, Lise Donzel
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Publication number: 20130081844Abstract: A direct current cable termination apparatus for terminating a high voltage direct current cable, the apparatus includes a current-carrying device including a terminal portion of the direct current cable, the cable at least including an electrical conductor, a electrically insulating layer located outside of the electrical conductor, and a conductive shield located outside of the insulating layer and the electrical conductor. The apparatus includes a housing including a tubular outer shell with an inner periphery, the outer shell defining a longitudinal axis and being formed by an electrically insulating and polymer-containing material. The current-carrying device extends in the axial direction of the outer shell. Along at least a part of the axial extension of the current-carrying device the outer shell extends axially with a space between its inner periphery and the current-carrying device. The housing is adapted to separate the space from an atmosphere outside the outer shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Inventors: Ming Li, Markus Saltzer, Uno Gafvert, Cecilia Forssen, Mikael Unge
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Publication number: 20130081851Abstract: A direct current cable termination apparatus for terminating a high voltage direct current cable, the apparatus includes a current-carrying device including a terminal portion of the direct current cable, the cable including an electrical conductor, a electrically insulating layer located outside of the electrical conductor, and a conductive shield located outside of the insulating layer and the electrical conductor; and a housing including a tubular outer shell with an inner periphery and formed by an electrically insulating and polymer-containing material. The current-carrying device is adapted to extend in the axial direction of the outer shell. Along at least a part of the axial extension of the current-carrying device the outer shell extends axially with a space between its inner periphery and the current-carrying device. The housing is adapted to separate the space from an atmosphere outside the outer shell, and the space is filled with an electrically insulating fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Inventors: Ming Li, Markus Saltzer, Uno Gafvert, Cecilia Forssen, Mikael Unge
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Publication number: 20130078836Abstract: A direct current cable termination apparatus for terminating a high voltage direct current cable. The apparatus includes a current-carrying device including a terminal portion of the direct current cable, the cable including an electrical conductor, an electrically insulating layer located outside of the electrical conductor, and a conductive shield located outside of the insulating layer and the electrical conductor; and a housing including a tubular outer shell with an inner periphery and formed by an electrically insulating and polymer-containing material. The current-carrying device is adapted to extend in the axial direction of the outer shell. Along at least a part of the axial extension of the current-carrying device the outer shell extends axially with a space between its inner periphery and the current-carrying device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventors: Ming Li, Markus Saltzer, Uno Gafvert, Cecilia Forssen, Mikael Unge, Lise Donzel
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Patent number: RE48918Abstract: A power cable termination device for a high voltage direct current gas-insulated switchgear including: an outer housing made of an electrically conducting material, connectable to the switchgear; a terminal portion of a power cable, the power cable including an electrical conductor, a circumferential electrically insulating layer, and a circumferential conductive shield which is stripped off along a first part of the power cable; an electric field grading system including a resistive field grading material layer arranged circumferentially around the power cable to axially cover the edge of the conductive shield where the conductive shield is terminated, the resistive field grading material layer being in electrical contact therewith, and a connection device connectable to the gas-insulated switchgear and arranged to provide mechanical support and electrical contact with the gas-insulated switchgear.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: NKT HV Cables ABInventors: Fredrik Fälth, Markus Saltzer, Christian Sonehag, Tomas Ahlberg, Linus Adolfsen, Anders Lindgren