Scribd
Upload
8 views3 pages

first dra

Uploaded by

Mahmoud
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
8 views3 pages

first dra

Uploaded by

Mahmoud
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

1.1.

Description of the project:


The project “Electro-Harvester sentinel” aims to develop a monitoring,
self-powered, fault-detecting system for power distribution networks –
transmission lines-. The system will incorporate electromagnetic energy
harvesting technology to effectively collect the existing ambient
electromagnetic energy emanating from the high-voltage transmission
lines and convert it into electrical energy to drive various sensors related
to monitoring and fault-detecting system. This will, in turn, effectively
avoid the need for any external power source or even battery
replacement, hence facilitating long-term autonomous operation at lesser
accessible locations and remote areas.
The monitoring and fault-detector system consists of different type of
special sensor such as: current, voltage, temperature, vibration,
Environmental sensors (humidity and wind speed sensors) and insulation
resistance, set at strategic positions in the transmission infrastructure.
Every sensor will monitor certain parameters constantly; thus, they
provide full details about the condition of the line during transmission.
The Arduino will collect the signals from these sensors and further
broadcast the real-time information to the central processing unit for
analysis. The system operates so that it can easily identify overload
conditions, overheating conditions, insulation deterioration, external
conditions that may affect the performance or mechanical wear. The
applied monitoring structure also integrates IoT capabilities, which can
enable remote access and therefore the possibility of centrally tracking
system health in real time via a user-friendly interface.
In the energy-harvesting unit, energy will be captured from the existing
electromagnetic fields around high voltage lines. That process is possible
if the energy harvester were placed close enough to the transmission
lines, whereby the electromagnetic fields created by the high-voltage
currents will be absorbed then conditioned, stored, and used it to feed
sensors and communication modules of both the monitoring system.
Thus, this energy-harvesting-based approach would enable the system to
operate for a long time, with no dependence on battery replacements or
any other external power source. As for hardware implementation,
Arduino shall be used as the interface for collecting data. It collects
information from every sensor for its supply to a central processing unit.
The collected data will be processed to identify any abnormalities or
patterns associated with faults.

1.2. Objectives of the project:


The "Electro-Harvester Sentinel" will be an advanced energy-centered
device for the transformation of high voltage transmission networks with
a view to their reliability and efficiency. Relating to innovation in energy
harvesting and fault detection, the key objectives are:

To develop an Autonomous Energy Harvesting Monitoring


System: The study of designing such an advanced self-sufficient system
using the ambient electromagnetic energy generated by the transmission
lines as a reliable source of power toward the continuous and untethered
monitoring with no supplied power.
To allow Real-time Monitoring of Energy Flow and Efficiency: The
system will be equipped with sensors for the measurement of current and
voltage at every essential energy parameter to provide the sensation in
the power flow and efficiency continuously at any point in the
transmission line.
To improve the Reliability in Energy and Reduced Disruptions: the
fault-detection system will be proposed to automate the identification of
electrical abnormalities, insulation deterioration, and overload situations-
all put together, making up a much safer and more reliable energy
distribution network.
To promote the Sustainable Energy Management in Grid
Maintenance: Powered by electromagnetic energy harvested within
sensors and other IoT components, the system will support sustainable
operation and reduce the frequency of maintenance as well as prolong
the lifecycle of the monitoring equipment.

1.3. Benefits and outcomes:


The Implementation of the "Electro-Harvester Sentinel" system will
ensure considerable contributions towards power distribution networks
with great implications for energy engineering practice. The foreseen
outcomes of this work are:
Enhanced Reliability: Through continuous monitoring of the critical
parameters of the high-voltage transmission lines, the system makes the
network for power distribution more reliable. It reduces failure and
outage possibilities by early fault detection hence giving out a more
stable energy supply.
Improved Safety: The proactive fault detection work immensely to
improve safety while giving enough time in advance to avoid disasters of
any proportion. Early warnings will avoid accidents that may pose serious
threats to infrastructures and citizens.
Sustainability and Cost Savings: The device won't require battery
replacements or any other power sourcing from the outside, hence is
bound to be sustainable and reduce costs over time in all aspects:
maintenance and operational costs.
Support the integration of renewable Energy: Improvement in the
reliability and performance of the power distribution systems under the
project will go a long with integrating renewable energy sources into the
grid. In fact, reliable monitoring and fault detection will be crucial in
handling the variability associated with renewable energy generation.
Smart Grid Technologies Development: The use of IoT capabilities
with the integration of remote monitoring will contribute in developing
smart grid technologies whereby communication and control across the
energy distribution network will be enabled. Actually, such advancement
could provide a way for more intelligent and responsive approaches to
energy management systems.

You might also like