25-08-2017, 09:32 PM
Through this project we have modelled a system to detect the faults in the underground cables and provide us with an approximate idea of where the fault might be. As we are pushing ahead with the development, new and reliable transmission and distribution systems are needed responding to the growth of electricity demand (maximum electricity demand), we have noticed that the use of Underground Cables for the purpose of transmitting power is advantageous over traditional Overhead cables. As Underground cables are buried below the ground levels if a fault occurs it is very difficult to know the distance at which the fault took place and we have to dig the entire length of the conductor to know where the fault took place. For this reason we need a device which could provide us with an approximate idea of the distance if a fault takes place in underground cables.