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Poster
Dynamic transmission line rating sensor system
University of West Florida Libraries
Student Scholar Symposium & Faculty Research Showcase (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 2021)
2021
Abstract
As more renewable energy resources, such as wind and solar, are added to the existing grid, there is an increased need for more electrical capacity, and many companies are looking to increase the capacity of the existing transmission system in inexpensive and innovative ways due to the high expense associated with constructing new lines. In many cases, companies lack the ability to track line conditions, such as conductor sag and weather, in real time. Line capacity is also limited by a static line rating that is often based on unlikely worst case weather conditions. We are designing a two module system that will give system operators the ability to track conductor sag and weather conditions in real time. A line mounted device will make use of an IMU, infrared temperature sensor, and a LiDAR to collect data. This data will then be reported via radio transceiver to the ground module, which will communicate with system controllers. Software systems will be programmed and integrated that can report the conditions recorded by the line mounted module and track those conditions over time to create statistical models that can predict line conditions depending on the usual weather conditions at that time of the year. We will then investigate using the conductor temperature data to adjust the line rating to allow higher loads on the line in favorable weather conditions. We hope to see the ability to increase the capacity of the lines where this. device is used and thus reduce transmission system bottlenecking.
Details
- Title
- Dynamic transmission line rating sensor system
- Resource Type
- Poster
- Event
- Student Scholar Symposium & Faculty Research Showcase (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 2021)
- Contributors
- Dr. Bhunameswari Ramachandran (Faculty Mentor)
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries; Argo Scholar Commons
- Format
- pdf
- Copyright
- Permission granted to the University of West Florida Libraries to digitize and/or display this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires the permission of the copyright holder.
- Identifiers
- 99380090601206600
- Academic Unit
- Dr. Muhammad Harunur Rashid Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Office of Undergraduate Research; 2021 Student Scholars Symposium and Faculty Research Showcase; Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering
- Language
- English