A Low Cost Real-Time Transient Recorder for High Voltage Systems

Area of Science:

• Electrical Engineering
• Power Systems Analysis
• Renewable Energy Integration

Background:

• Renewable energy sources (wind, photovoltaic) increase power system transients due to their intermittent nature.
• Existing transient recorders are expensive and limited in number, hindering comprehensive analysis.
• Accurate transient measurement is vital for power system stability, quality, fault analysis, and protection design.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop an inexpensive and efficient transient measurement and acquisition system for power grids.
• To enable widespread deployment of transient recorders across various power system components.
• To facilitate the creation of an open-access transient record database for AI-based analysis.

Main Methods:

• Design of a modular, autonomous, low-cost transient recording system.
• Utilized standardized data acquisition and mobile network for data transmission.
• Developed object-specific sensor systems, including a custom Rogowski coil.
• System tested under laboratory conditions with cost and power consumption analysis.

Main Results:

• The proposed system effectively records transient phenomena in power systems.
• Modular design allows customization for diverse applications (power lines, transformers, etc.).
• Cost analysis confirms the system's affordability compared to existing solutions.
• Performance meets application requirements at a low cost.

Conclusions:

• The developed system offers a cost-effective solution for widespread transient monitoring in power systems.
• Enables enhanced stability and power quality analysis with increased data availability.
• Supports the development of advanced AI-driven techniques for power system management.