IoT Based Transmission Line Cable Fault Detection

Abstract

Power supply networks are growing continuously and their reliability getting more important than ever. The complexity of the whole network comprises numerous components that can fail and interrupt the power supply for end user. For most of the worldwide operated low voltage and medium voltage distribution lines, transmission line cables have been used for many decades. transmission line high voltage cables are used influenced by weather conditions, heavy rain, storm, snow and pollution. Even though the cable manufacturing technology is improving steadily; there are still influences which may cause cable to fail during test and operation. A cable in good condition and installed correctly can last a lifetime of about 30 years. However cables can be easily damaged by incorrect installation or poorly executed jointing, while subsequent third party damage by civil works such as trenching or curb edging.