IoT-Enabled Smart Protection System for Microgrids with Fault Prediction
Keywords:
IoT, Microgrid, ESP32,fault Prediction, Smart Protection System, Renewable Energy, Electrical Parameters MonitoringAbstract
The growing need for more reliable, sustainable and intelligent power systems is motivating the development of microgrids, an effective approach to modern energy delivery. Microgrids combine renewable sources like solar and wind with traditional power systems to deliver localized, effective, and flexible generation of electricity. On the other hand, microgrids are highly susceptible to electrical faults including overcurrent, voltage fluctuations, overheating and equipment failures due to their decentralized architecture. Conventional protection approaches typically do not offer real-time tracking, predictive evaluation, and faraway get entry to. In this research, a smart protection system for the microgrid with the Internet of Things (IoT) enabled Smart Protection System with Fault Prediction for Microgrid Using ESP32. Abstract-We present a system design and implementation of IoT-enabled smart protection system for microgrids with fault prediction. It monitors various electrical parameters like supply current, load current, voltage and temperature using sensors like ACS712(current sensor), DC voltage sensor and DS18B20 (temperature sensor). The ESP32 microcontroller helps in analyzing live sensor values and matches it with threshold values to identify abnormalities. During fault occurrence relay module disconnects the load from source automatically with indication using LEDs ,LCD and buzzer. This System uses IoT platform which helps in Remote Monitoring of performance status. The IoT based Smart Protection system is an advanced version of normal Protection System as it allows users to predict faults prior to their occurrence avoiding major damages. The system is low cost and scalable so can be easily deployed anywhere from educational setups to homes or Industries for microgrid applications. It shows improved reliability power system operations safety and efficiency of the system.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/3117.4841.202604
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