International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics

Volume 119 No. 15 2018, 959-964

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TRANSFORMER HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM

BASED INTERNET OF THINGS
Gayathri.R1, Nanthini.S2, Maheshwari.M3, Akila.S*4
1
[email protected],[email protected], [email protected],
*[email protected]
1, 2, 3
U. G Scholar, 4Assistant Professor
Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Chennai

ABSTRACT:

BACKGROND/OBJECTIVE: Transformer is one Keywords: IOT; Microcontroller; Transformer health

of the imperative electrical gear that is utilized as a monitoring;
part of energy framework. Monitoring transformer
for the issue before they happen can avoid issues that 1. INTRODUCTION
are exorbitant to repair and result in lost power. Every snapshot of our lifespan depends on electricity.
TECHNIQUES / STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Electricity unit has hardware that helps human to
Theprinciple point of our proposed framework is to exchange and manage distribution as indicated by
obtain real-time data of transformer with web use. The transmission and distribution sector of
categorized under Internet of Things (IOT). electricity purely depends on transformer. The
Moreover the real-time data is perceivedwith thehelp distribution transformer is an electrical gear in the
of sending end LCD display interfaced with micro- control cabinet that specifically distributes energy to
controller. APPLICATION/IMPROVEMENTS: customers and its operational condition is vital for the
They need totake a gander at it persistently by distribution of organizational managers. In control
utilizing this task it can limit working endeavors and panels, an electrical gearbox transformer transmits
enhance precision, strength, proficiency. Here the power specifically to low-voltage customers and its
sensors are utilized to detect the principle parameters activity status is vital. criteria of the complete system
of gear, such as, voltage, (over voltage, under task. The task of distributing the transformer in the
voltage) and over current, which is sent to recharging conditions (according to the details on its
microcontroller. This controller checks as far as nameplate) guarantees a long service life. However,
possible which additionally send to the IOT web their life is essentially reduced when they are
server utilizing IOT module of these data ensures the subjected to excessive loads, heating, low or
correct data is close by to the administrator and can highvoltage/current which cause surprising
settle on valuable choices previously any disastrous disappointments. The excessive and inadequate
disappointment on premise of that data of parameters. cooling of the transformers is the fundamental engine
of disappointment. The frames of the monitoring

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devices used by the distributiontransformer present

some problems and shortcomings. Because the
transformer consists of numerous coupled Fig.2.1 Block diagram of IOT based THMS
components, all of these parts should be inspected
regularly to keep the transformer in operating Entire block is divided into four parts. These are data
condition. As indicated by the previous prerequisites, collection, data processing, communication and the
a continuous monitoring framework of the control part with required power supply unit.Fig.2.1
distribution transformers is required to select each shows the transformer placed near the monitoring
fundamental parameter activity It guides online component. The components of the block diagram
regular surveillance of the useful fundamental measures various real time parameters associated
parameters of the distribution transformers that will with the distribution transformer.
provide vital data on the power of the distribution
transformers. The information definitely assures the proper health
2. METHODOLOGY monitoring of commercial transformers that lead the
utilities to better usage of their transformers and keep
The concept proposed here is an introduction of the the asset in operation for a long time.
continuous transformer health monitoring system
utilizing IOT. Cost viability and remote area will be Four sensors such as level sensor, gas sensor,
offered need to this extend. If there should be an temperature sensor, and current sensor were
occurrence of programming driven system add up to involved. A power supply is used to operate
system microcontroller PIC16F877A.
requires part of association and mechanical assembly Once the data’s are sensed that can be read from the
and in fact gifted work force. The entire data will be LCD display and at the same time these values are
accessible on the site page. Then again, the composed transmitted to the IOT module through the UART
arrangement has less unpredictability to introduce cable and the IOT module sends the data to the user
and doesn't require manpower. on given IP address as per program. This information
sufficiently supports the transformer to avoid its
SYSTEM OVERVIEW sudden failure. For any abnormal conditions
in the load side we can control by switching off the
relay and if the temperature level above the threshold
value, the cooling system automatically will be ON
until the temperature value return to the threshold
value.

3. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
INTERFACE UNITS

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THMS operates all the time, and gives us the voltage sensor is 5V. The yield of the gas sensor is simple
of the distribution line, the grid current, the oil and it changed over to advance by microcontroller.
temperature, the oil level and the gas formation in
series. The system provides the consequent value for TEMPERATURE SENSOR
supervise purposes, and provides the data as per the
program instruction. Thermal sensors are sensors for measuring thermal
properties or sensors based on thermal principles.
Serial communication between the microcontroller Thermal actuators can also be used that will produce
and the IOT module is the first step, and then the mechanical output by thermal expansion principle
module starts checking the parameters. The (or) we can say actuation of devices can be achieved
communication baud rate established was 9600 bps. by injecting or removing heat. The sensor can control
complex process of the preceding system. LM 35 is
To measure all the parameters the supply given to the used with individual power supplies or with more and
system step-down transformer is used. This less consumables. Since the LM35 device requires
transformer can venture down approaching voltage, less power, it has a very low self-heating.
which empowers you to have the right voltage
contribution for your electrical needs. For instance, if IOT MODULE AND CONTROL
our hardware has been determined for input voltage
of 12 volts, and the principle control supply is 230 Internet of things is the network of physical devices,
volts, we will require a stepdown transformer, which which enable these objects to connect and exchange
diminishes the approaching electrical voltage to be data to the cloud. Each thing is uniquely identified
perfect with your 12volt gear. This conversion is through the embedded computing system but is able
achieved by using the Rectifier Circuit/Unit. to inter-operate only within the existing internal
infrastructure. This concept may also have referred as
CURRENT SENSOR internet of everything.

A device that is used to detect the current in the form In Fig.3.1 shows example page of the control unit
of analog signal.It also measures the voltage level of appeared that were developed supported with
system pursuing. Lumisense IOT board featured with SIM900 GPRS
modem. Also equipped with a controller to process
LEVEL SENSOR all input UART data to cloud.
Ultrasonic is used for estimating the oil level, the
level estimation can be either consistent or value it
attains. The gained information is send to the cloud

GAS SENSOR

Co2 sensor is used to detect the air quality checking

and smoke caution. The input voltage provide for the Fig. 3.1 Sample webpage

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The given figure is the example page of our proposed

This is the output for IOT control segment, if any yield, here the information's are send to the IOT
fault is occurred or the parameters of the transformer webpage(iotclouddata.com/iotlog/423/iot18view.php)
exceeds its values the load is switched off through
online and the sample webpage for control system
is(iotclouddata.com/iotlog/423/controlview.php)

Fig.3.3 Implementation layout of Transformer health

monitoring system.

The output information obtained from the

microcontroller is transferred via IOT to the

desired web page. The photograph of the output data

Fig.3.2 IOT Control Section unit on the Web page is shown in figure.3.4

After having measured all four of them, the

monitoring block looks for the applied condition. As
per mentioned condition for the commercial
transformer, the system continues to check every
snapshot. In case of faulty condition, the
microcontroller give the signal to the IOT module
through the UART cable, providing the type of fault
and specified by command and then delivers a
message to the web page to notify and acquire the
necessary steps and the modem sends this repeatedly
until rectifying fault. After eliminating the error, the
total system begins to screen the condition of the
transformer again and will be monitored everywhere. Fig.3.4 Output Data Unit in webage

4. CONCLUSION

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