Design and Implementation Smart Transformer Based On Iot: August 2019
Design and Implementation Smart Transformer Based On Iot: August 2019
Design and Implementation Smart Transformer Based On Iot: August 2019
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Abstract——Power transformers, which perform the function transformers is 20-25 years. [1]. The transformers are mainly
of transforming the voltage levels, are one of the most important installed when their operational life is about to end. The
electrical equipments that are used in power transmission monitoring methods currently being used are related with
systems. Hence, it is mandatory to perform power transformer electrical parameters and those parameters does not give any
maintenance; as they are normally scattered geographically, it is idea about the condition of the distributiontransformer
impractical to do periodical monitoring due to insufficient internally. For such an important asset in power system,
manpower. As the reason above, transformer failure may occur periodical maintenance is not sufficient. An online monitoring
which causes the transformer from network unexpectedly power system is required, which base on the conditions to maintain
shutdown. To overcome this shutdown from transformer failure
the transformers. The condition of the equipment will be
of the adapter, a system for transformer monitoring and self-
protection was proposed in case the maintenance is delayed. In
monitored remotely, in the mean time a maintein and control
this paper, the temperature and humidity within the transformer schedule can be arranged in real time. A doctor analyses
were monitored, in addition to monitoring the rate of loading on different symptoms of a disease by understanding it before
the transformer. By using the internet of things (IoT), a self- suggesting a cure. In a similar way, before making a proper
protection system is designed and implemented for the decision, condition monitoring techniques use different
transformer. Where, if the transformer is not serviced quickly, parameters, both internal and external that are linked to a
the transformer will separate loads of low-importance transformer, to predict its status of operation. Based on the
(workshops, Homes,….) and it will keep the loads of high severness which is the main feature in asset management, the
importance (hospitals,…) .and if the transformer is unable to decision can be used to schedule maintanence or removal and
feed the loads of high importance, in this case the transformer replacement. But existing monitoring device systems used for
will separates all loads and stay in no-load status where the monitoring distribution transformer has some insufficiencies.
transformer monitor its parameters by itself, if all parameters of Some are mentioned below.[2],[3].
the transfoemer return to the normal level, the transformer
automatically returns the loads in order of priority. All these The system used for detection is very inconsistent. The
components have been grouped and combined into one device. In performance of a system depends on multiple factors such as
addition the device is powered using an AC-DC adapter by an unstability of a device, jamming capability of a device, result
external power source of accuracy in data when data is measured is low or there is no
affect on another system.
Keywords: IoT ; GSM; Power Transformer; distribution
transformer ; monitoringsystem ; humidity; temperature. The measurement system for a transformer only measures
one parameter of a transformer such as current, voltage, power
I. INTRODUCTION and phase. There are ways which detect more than one
In today’s world, the power system network of a smart grid parameters, but the speed of testing is not so fast and it takes
holds the prime importance because of the high demand of more time and operation parameters are long to handle with
quality power supply. It is usually done by deploying multiple such speed.
approaches for monitoring, protecting and controlling Three-phase equilibrium of distribution transformers cannot
mechanisms. In distribution networks, the distribution of be judged because monitoring centers will receive the detection
transformer is an essential part. In the point of view of Libyan, data late.
the power system network can be monitored by such systems,
which can be controlled in a certain degree. The average life of
1. Nodemcu : NodeMcu is an open source IoT platform. It has 3. Temperature and Humidity sensor: In this project the
a board nodemcu, which is a WiFi development board of DHT11 is used to measure the temperature, humidity and it
24GHz. It depends on ESP-12E. It follows a programming is shown in Fig. 6. The DHT11 temperature range is from 0
language and technology of LUA. Nodemcu is considered as a to 50 degrees Celsius with +-2 degrees accuracy. The
combined unit and on the board, all resources are available. humidity range is from 20 to 80% with 5% accuracy. For
With the projects that are based on arduino or the projects the sampling rate, the DHT11 is 1Hz or one reading every
using board for development which require available second, and the DHT11 has a smaller body size. The
input/output pins, NodeMcu is very easy to supplement as operating voltage of both sensors is from 3 to 5 volts, while
shown in Fig.4 below. the max current used when measuring is 2.5 mA.[11],12].
Fig. 4. The nodemcu chip 4.Relay: The relay is an electromagnetic device. It is used to
seperate two circuits electrically and connect them
Main Features: magnetically. Relays are very useful and makes it possible
Tools such as node.js which are modern development that one circuit can switch the other while both are not linked
tools achieve the best results immediately by taking to each other as shown in Fig.4. Relays are used mostly to
advantage of NodeMcu. combine an electronic circuit to an electrical circuit so that
The foundation of Nodemcu is mature ESP8266 the electric circuit works at very high voltage. There are
technology. There are support resources available three contactors in basic relay: normally open (NO),
online. normally close (NC) and common (COM). When there is no
NodeMcu board has ESP-12E serial WiFi. This board input state, the COM is connected to NC. When the
is combined with various of resources i.e GPIO, operating voltage is applied to relay, the relay coil gets
chatged and energized and COM changes to NO contact. A
PWM, ADC, I2C and 1-WIRE.
relay runs by an electric current which is small and can turn
NodeMcu has CP2102 USB to TTL serial circuits that
on or off a much larger electric current. The core of a relay is
are reliable industrially and these circuits support all
an electromagnet. And it is shown in Fig. 7.[12],[13].
platforms.[11],[12]
2.Current Sensor: In the proposed system, the current is
measured by using sensor ACS712, as showed in Fig.5.
The sensor provides accurate current measurements in
terms of both AC and DC signal. Overall power
consumption of the system is thus monitored. The sensor
produces output voltage proportional to sensed current,
based on the Hall Effect principle. In ACS712 sensor, 5V
of supply is connect to Vcc and negative 0V is connected to Fig. 7. The relay devices
GND. Once powered, Vout produces output represents the
current going through the sensing pads. A (Vcc/2) will be 5.LED's: The LED is a light source and light is created by
produced if the load is in OFF state. ACS712 is able to using semiconductors and electroluminescence. Light
provide bilateral current measurement, i.e. voltage bigger emitting diodes are of two kinds: LED and OLED. The
than 2.5V (Vcc/2) indicates one direction, otherwise difference between LED and EL lamp is that a small crystal
indicates the current in another direction. of semiconductor having reflectors and some other parts are
used so that the light brights and focus point will be a single
point. The OLED and EL lamp have very similar designs,
the flat sandwich materials. However, at the layer that emits
light, the LED and EL lamps use organic (carbon)
molecules.And Fig. 8 shows the LED..[11,14].