Volume : 12, Issue : 4, APR 2026

IOT-ENABLED FAULT DETECTION AND MONITORING SYSTEM FOR POWER TRANSMISSION LINES

K.BHARATHI*, N. ESWAR, A.KUSHMITHA, L.SWETHA, V.PRADEEP

Abstract

Power transmission systems are highly vulnerable to faults such as line-to-ground, line-to-line, overvoltage, and over current conditions, which can severely affect system reliability and safety. This paper presents an IoT-enabled fault detection and monitoring system designed for real-time supervision of three-phase transmission lines. The proposed system integrates voltage sensing units, an embedded controller, and wireless communication modules to continuously monitor electrical parameters. An ESP32-based communication module is employed to transmit real-time data to a cloud platform for remote monitoring and analysis. The system detects fault conditions by comparing measured electrical parameters against predefined threshold limits. Upon detection of abnormalities, the system generates local alerts via an LCD display and buzzer while simultaneously sending notifications through GSM communication. The acquired data is stored in the cloud for visualization and predictive analysis. Experimental validation demonstrates that the system effectively identifies faults and provides real-time monitoring, thereby enhancing system reliability and reducing downtime.

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