Transformer Health Monitoring System using GSM Technology

International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering

© 2022 by SSRG - IJECE Journal

Volume 9 Issue 11

Year of Publication : 2022

Authors : B. Durai Babu, Eman Mhammd Al-hashmi, Fakhra Khalifa Amur Al-Habsi, Safa Abdullah Al-Azri

10.14445/23488549/IJECE-V9I11P102

How to Cite?

B. Durai Babu, Eman Mhammd Al-hashmi, Fakhra Khalifa Amur Al-Habsi, Safa Abdullah Al-Azri, "Transformer Health Monitoring System using GSM Technology," SSRG International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering, vol. 9,  no. 11, pp. 11-16, 2022. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488549/IJECE-V9I11P102

Abstract:

Automation plays a significant role in sensing faults and protecting distribution transformers. Automation also provides excellent reliability, reduces human effort, and provides a better protection system used to improve the quality of electrical service. The distribution transformer is one of the most expensive components, and protection against faults and failures is critical. This project is about designing and implementing a GSM-based distribution transformer monitoring and fault detection system. Different types of sensors are installed at the transformer site, and parameters like load current, oil level and ambient temperature are recorded and monitored. The current Sensor is used to measure the load current, and the oil level sensor is used to measure the oil level, thereby indirectly measuring the ambient temperature. This proposed system will trip the load, and the engineer will indicate if any abnormal condition or parameters are not directly limited by the GSM module, showing the abnormality. Also, if an overload or overheating in the distribution transformer occurs, the Relay will trip the load, and an SMS message will be sent to the engineer indicating the type of fault

Keywords:

Distribution transformer, Protection, GSM, Current sensor, Oil level sensor.

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