Authors: Mr.N.B.Jilani, Mr.M.Ramana Reddy, Dudekula Chinna Khasim Vali, Nukala Sai Kumar, Shaik Mahaboob Subhani, Pengani Ganesh, Uppaladinne Ram Charan
Abstract: Accurately locating faults in subterranean cable connections is a prevalent challenge, particularly in cities, and the suggested approach aims to tackle this problem. A power supply and an Arduino microcontroller kit form the basis of the system, which measures the wire length in kilometers using current measurement circuits linked to the microcontroller's Analog to Digital Convertors (ADC) device. A relay circuit is used to regulate the relays, and switches are employed to simulate faults. You can see the specifics of the issue as they happen on a 16×2 LCD screen. Short circuit problems in the underground cable may be caused by environmental factors such as rain, subterranean pollution, drain leakage, and so on. Among the many possible problems with subterranean cable, the identification of short circuit faults is the primary emphasis of this work. By monitoring voltage variations across the resistor and calculating the distance from the source feed point, the ADC digitizes the data and displays it on the LCD, pinpointing the exact position of the short circuit defect. The Wi-Fi module 8266 helps to save the specifics of the defect location in the cloud, allowing for subsequent investigation. Because of this, the suggested design for the Arduino microcontroller can pinpoint the precise location of the problem in terms of kilometers from the base station. Additionally, in the event of a malfunction, a buzzer alerts field personnel to the urgency of the situation. This innovative approach provides a dependable and efficient means of locating and identifying issues with underground cable cables. This reduces downtime and facilitates service.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20394874
