Non-intrusive, self-supplying and wireless sensor for monitoring grounding cable in smart grids

Fermín Rodríguez; Ignacio Sánchez-Guardamino; Fernando Martín; Luis Fontán

doi:10.1016/j.sna.2020.112417

Non-intrusive, self-supplying and wireless sensor for monitoring grounding cable in smart grids

Fermín Rodríguez^*
, Ignacio Sánchez-Guardamino
, Fernando Martín
, Luis Fontán

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA)

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Abstract

Energy distribution companies have experienced an increase in catastrophic failures in power systems due to the theft of grounding cable. The objective of this study is to develop an innovative technology which is able to detect the absence of grounding cable in medium and high voltage systems. The wireless technology developed communicates periodically with the system's central control unit to ensure reliable and safe operation of the installation. Because it is not economically profitable to modify power systems’ infrastructure, this novel sensor is non-intrusive as well as self-supplying. Based on the validation step's results, we conclude that the sensor is ready to be tested in smart grid equipment to monitor the state of grounding cables.

Original language	English
Article number	112417
Journal	Sensors and Actuators A: Physical
Volume	316
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2020.112417
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2020

Keywords

Grounding monitor
Non-intrusive sensor
Self-supply
Smart grid
Wireless

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