Distribution Transformers
Distribution transformers are essential components of power distribution systems, as they change high voltage electricity to the lower voltage levels that households and businesses use. However, prolonged overloading and poor maintenance practices can lead to failures, causing blackouts and disruptions in power supply.
Desired Outcomes : To address the challenge of transformer failures, the power and energy industry required a solution that could enable remote monitoring of vital parameters, track the location of transformers, and provide prompt alerts to officers nearby in case of issues. The desired outcomes were:
- Realtime remote monitoring of transformer vital parameters
- Geo-tagging to track the location of transformers
- Prompt live alerts to the mobile numbers of officers nearby
AZILE Approach: AZILE utilized technology to develop a ground-up solution for their power and energy industry partner. They created hardware, firmware, and prototyping solutions to enable real-time monitoring and alerts. The approach included:
- Hardware development systems using IoT
- Prototype testing development
- Real-time alerts
To achieve the desired outcomes, AZILE developed an IoT-enabled hardware system that collects vital parameters from the transformers, including voltage levels, temperature, and humidity. This information is transmitted to a central hub that is accessible remotely, enabling real-time monitoring and analysis of the transformer’s health.
AZILE also implemented a geo-tagging system that tracks the location of each transformer, enabling easy identification of the transformers that are experiencing problems. Additionally, AZILE implemented a real-time alert system that sends notifications to officers nearby in case of issues. The alerts are sent to their mobile phones, ensuring a prompt response to any problems.
Results: By enabling real-time monitoring and alerts, AZILE’s solution provided the power and energy industry with a way to prevent transformer failures and minimize disruptions in power supply. The solution allowed officers to track the health of each transformer and receive alerts if there were any issues, enabling them to take proactive measures to prevent blackouts and improve the overall reliability of the power grid.
AZILE’s IoT-enabled solution for distribution transformers is a testament to the power of technology in solving critical problems in the power and energy industry. The real-time monitoring and alert system has proven to be effective in preventing transformer failures and improving the overall reliability of the power grid. With continued innovation and development, IoT-enabled solutions are set to play an increasingly important role in the future of the power and energy industry.