Dynamic monitoring of temporary protective grounding state in power system routines

The importance of grounding techniques is undeniable in ensuring the safety of workers involved in high-voltage systems. During maintenance routines, using multiple grounding cables is common; however, individually verifying if each cable is correctly connected can be challenging. This work presents...

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Main Authors: Ricardo A. de Araujo, Walter L.M. de Azevedo, Alexandro S. Rosa, José Pissolato Filho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-03-01
Series:e-Prime: Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772671124000135
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author Ricardo A. de Araujo
Walter L.M. de Azevedo
Alexandro S. Rosa
José Pissolato Filho
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description The importance of grounding techniques is undeniable in ensuring the safety of workers involved in high-voltage systems. During maintenance routines, using multiple grounding cables is common; however, individually verifying if each cable is correctly connected can be challenging. This work presents an innovative proposal to control and check the connection state of grounding cables listed in a maintenance routine at a predefined point. The proposed solution employs electronic devices that create mesh networks, significantly improving safety levels. Through real-time monitoring, the system allows quick and accurate identification of potential failures or disconnections in the grounding cables. This feature plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the maintenance team, averting accidents linked to grounding issues. Field tests performed in real substation and transmission tower environments validated the system’s resilience, showcasing its adeptness in managing communication interferences effectively. The results showed that the system is highly reliable, providing essential and precise information to the maintenance team. Implementing this real-time monitoring system for the temporary grounding connection status represents a significant advancement in the safety of maintenance operations at substations. By offering a comprehensive view of the status of each grounding cable, the system enables more appropriate decision-making and swift interventions in case of issues. The goal is to minimize risks and ensure a safer working environment for the high-voltage team that maintains the systems.
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spelling doaj.art-ac155b5210e24226ab94c720f252096c2024-03-20T06:11:50ZengElseviere-Prime: Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy2772-67112024-03-017100431Dynamic monitoring of temporary protective grounding state in power system routinesRicardo A. de Araujo0Walter L.M. de Azevedo1Alexandro S. Rosa2José Pissolato Filho3Corresponding author.; University of Campinas, Campinas, BrazilUniversity of Campinas, Campinas, BrazilUniversity of Campinas, Campinas, BrazilUniversity of Campinas, Campinas, BrazilThe importance of grounding techniques is undeniable in ensuring the safety of workers involved in high-voltage systems. During maintenance routines, using multiple grounding cables is common; however, individually verifying if each cable is correctly connected can be challenging. This work presents an innovative proposal to control and check the connection state of grounding cables listed in a maintenance routine at a predefined point. The proposed solution employs electronic devices that create mesh networks, significantly improving safety levels. Through real-time monitoring, the system allows quick and accurate identification of potential failures or disconnections in the grounding cables. This feature plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the maintenance team, averting accidents linked to grounding issues. Field tests performed in real substation and transmission tower environments validated the system’s resilience, showcasing its adeptness in managing communication interferences effectively. The results showed that the system is highly reliable, providing essential and precise information to the maintenance team. Implementing this real-time monitoring system for the temporary grounding connection status represents a significant advancement in the safety of maintenance operations at substations. By offering a comprehensive view of the status of each grounding cable, the system enables more appropriate decision-making and swift interventions in case of issues. The goal is to minimize risks and ensure a safer working environment for the high-voltage team that maintains the systems.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772671124000135Safety in maintenanceReal-time monitoringTemporary grounding
spellingShingle Ricardo A. de Araujo
Walter L.M. de Azevedo
Alexandro S. Rosa
José Pissolato Filho
Dynamic monitoring of temporary protective grounding state in power system routines
e-Prime: Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy
Safety in maintenance
Real-time monitoring
Temporary grounding
title Dynamic monitoring of temporary protective grounding state in power system routines
title_full Dynamic monitoring of temporary protective grounding state in power system routines
title_fullStr Dynamic monitoring of temporary protective grounding state in power system routines
title_full_unstemmed Dynamic monitoring of temporary protective grounding state in power system routines
title_short Dynamic monitoring of temporary protective grounding state in power system routines
title_sort dynamic monitoring of temporary protective grounding state in power system routines
topic Safety in maintenance
Real-time monitoring
Temporary grounding
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