Transformer Health Monitoring Using GSM and GPS Technology

Abstract

Transformers are essential part of the transmission and distribution system. Transformers faults are costly to repair and result in a power loss. So, by regular monitoring it possible to detect new flaws before much damage has been done. Current systems can provide the state of a transformer, but they are offline or very expensive to implement. Proposed system Monitoring equipment that can acquire, process, analyze & communicates the critical parameters to the concerned official who is at a Power distribution grid with the help of GSM and GPS. Not only the conventional technical data, such as current, voltage, etc., but also other critical information such as temperature, humidity, oil level and location of the transformers. So, it is easy to ensure reliable power delivery and to assist the day-to-day decision making activities. Thus, the proposed system increases the reliability of distribution network and offers a more improved transformer monitoring.