SUBSTATION MONITORING USING IoT

Abstract

In the current era of automation, ensuring the safe supply of electricity to consumers is crucial, and monitoring and controlling substations play a vital role in this task. However, the risk of blackouts, brownouts, and fires is on the rise due to outdated distribution grid configurations and the lack of automation systems to monitor critical conditions within substations. Substations comprise various electronic components like transformers, breakers, and relays, making them susceptible to issues like overheating, transformer fluid leakage, and insulation breakdown. The conventional approach of manual system checks is both imprecise and time-consuming, especially for substations in urban areas. To address these challenges, we propose a cost-effective, user-friendly substation monitoring system that operates in automatic mode, eliminating the need for manual labor and reducing electricity loss. Our system offers various ways to display the results, ensuring that multiple individuals can monitor and control the parameters for safety and protection reasons. Notably, the uniqueness of our system lies in its ability to simultaneously display results on both desktop and mobile devices. To validate the system's performance in real-time monitoring, data logging, and controlling, we have successfully tested it on the CAYENNE platform. The positive outcomes of this test affirm the effectiveness of our proposed system.