| The Southern Company Patent applications |
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| 20120073433 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING A PAC RATIO - An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a method of controlling a PAC-to-particulate ratio in a potion of an exhaust system from a furnace. The method comprises measuring a second amount of particulate exiting a particulate removal system, and controlling a first amount of particulate removed by the particulate removal system based in part on the measured second amount of particulate, such that a desired ratio of PAC-to-particulate is obtained in the portion of the exhaust system. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120013347 | CAPACITOR MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF METERING AND MONITORING CAPACITOR BANK - The present invention relates to a capacitor bank monitoring system for monitoring the status of a capacitor bank in a power distribution system. The capacitor bank monitoring system includes a current transformer, a metering connection, and a housing for an electric utility meter. The current transformer is in electrical communication with a neutral terminal of the distribution system and can measure the current carried by the neutral terminal. The meter connection subsystem can provide electrical communication between the electric utility meter and the current transformer, such that the electric utility meter communicates the status of the capacitor bank. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20110120311 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARTICULATE FILTRATION - Devices, systems, and methods improve particulate filtration. A particulate filtration system is implemented within a fossil fuel power plant combustion system. A gas containing particulates flows through the filtration system. The filtration system comprises a collection hopper for collecting the particulates. Within the collection hopper, a particulate trap, upper baffles, and lower baffles are provided to retain collected particulates in the hopper and, thereby, improve the filtration of particulates from the gas flow. The particulate trap can include two sets of variously oriented, interconnecting retaining members crossing the interior of the collection hopper. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110031010 | NON-BORING SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR TRANSMISSION LINE STRUCTURES - A support system for transmission lines includes a base plate, a securing assembly, and a supporting arm. The base plate is secured to the transmission line pole with the securing assembly. The supporting arm can include an insulating apparatus; the insulator apparatus of the supporting arm is adapted to provide a safe dielectric distance from the transmission power line and the transmission line structure, e.g., power pole. A first end of the supporting arm is carried by a mounting member and is connected to the transmission line pole via the base plate, while the second end can receive a conductor with a connector. The connector is adapted to secure a conductor, and is positioned at the second end of the insulator apparatus. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20100090544 | SUPPORT SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR SUSPENSION OF ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS - A device adapted to support a jumper wire during maintenance or repairs to various elements associated with the suspension and switching of electrical power conductors on both transmission and distribution power grids. The device comprises two members of various shapes, pinned together in opposition with a pivot, to allow the opening and closing of said clamping system. The device can be manufactured of many materials in order to meet specific strength or dielectric requirements. Additionally, the shape of the device can be optimized to support a variety of objects. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100078261 | FALL ARREST SYSTEM - A fall arrest system adapted to prevent falls while climbing structures. A fall arrest system adapted to prevent lineman from falling from power poles during maintenance or repairs to various elements associated with the suspension and switching on transmission and/or distribution power grids. The system can comprise a safety belt type device comprising an inner strap assembly and an outer strap assembly for encircling a structure to be climbed. The system can comprise many materials in order to meet certain criteria, such as strength and/or stiffness. Additionally, the system can be easily manipulated as the user climbs up or down the structure to maintain the proper angle of the belt with respect to the user. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100051382 | FALL ARREST SYSTEM FOR CLIMBERS OF A WOODEN STRUCTURE - A fall arrest system is adapted to prevent the falling of a lineman/pole climber from a wooden structure. The fall arrest system is connectable to a body belt of the climber, which is strapped about the waist of the climber. The fall arrest system includes at least two outer straps and at least two bias members, or springs, in communication thereto for on-the-fly adjustment of a loop to surround the wooden structure to be climbed. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100045473 | NON-METALLIC ALERT SYSTEMS - Alert systems indicate removal of one or more protected portions of electrical grounding assemblies. An alert system can include a signal transmitter, a signal receiver, an alert device, and a communication cable. The signal transmitter can transmit a signal to be received by the signal receiver. The alert device can be coupled to the signal receiver, such that the alert device is activated when the signal is not received. A non-metallic communication cable can propagate the signal from the signal transmitter to signal receiver. The communication cable can be bound to a protected portion of the grounding assembly, such that disturbance of the protected portion can damage the communication cable. Because damage to the communication cable can cause an interruption in the signal, such damage can result in activation of the alert device. Accordingly, disturbance of the protected portion of the grounding assembly can activate the alert device. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20090308021 | Temporary Arm Gain and Saddle - A non-boring support system, or a temporary arm gain, is described. The support system enables attaching a supporting arm to an existing utility pole. The support system can include a securing assembly and a mounting member. The securing assembly can define an aperture sufficiently large enough to receive and secure the supporting arm. The mounting member can be adapted to mount the securing assembly to the utility pole. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090103224 | FALLEN CONDUCTOR WARNING SYSTEM - A system for notifying and/or warning of fallen or downed insulated conductor generally includes a distribution system for distributing a utility, such as power, and a sensor system for sensing whether the distribution system is properly operating. The warning system can include a support structure; an arm carried by the support structure and extending outwardly therefrom; a distribution system providing a utility via at least one wire, the wire held aloft from a below surface via the arm; a communication cable transmitting a signal; a disruption assembly carrying the communication cable and in communication with the support structure. The disruption assembly is loaded with the potential of disrupting the signal transmitted by the communication cable; and a sensor system is adapted to monitor the distribution system based on the signal transmitted by the communication cable. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20080257148 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ORGANIC PARTICULATE FILTRATION - The present invention provides systems and methods for organic particulate filtration. An organic particulate filtration system is implemented within a fossil fuel power plant combustion system. The filtration system comprises a gas flow, in which gas are entrained particulates. The filtration system has a collection hopper located proximate a precipitator collection area. Within the collection hopper, a particulate baffle is provided in a downward-angled orientation. The particulate baffle is enabled to trap particulate, such as organic particulate, in the collection hopper, thereby preventing particulate re-entrainment in the gas flow. | 10-23-2008 |
