Rapid Fault Location

Our Rapid Fault Locator solution extends the awareness, reach and precision of existing industry practice in locating faults of electric energy distribution networks.

Traditionally, electric utilities have limited monitoring capability on distribution grids. Faults on distribution lines are identified by customer calls. Line crews are then dispatched to the approximate location to investigate the fault. The process could be time-consuming and at times, hazardous, depending on the type and extent of the faults. Our rapid fault location system continuously provides information on the health of the distribution network, avoiding faults and reducing the duration of outages.

Power SG Rapid Fault Locator detects and reports line faults on overhead distribution feeders, and provides continuous monitoring of the line conditions. Detection and monitoring are performed by lightweight, low- maintenance intelligent sensors that are suitable for pervasive deployment over the distribution network. Rapid Fault Locator brings the live view of the condition of the distribution grid, allowing operators to quickly triangulate on the location of faults. Current, voltage and power quality are continuously monitored throughout the distribution grid.

Benefits:

• Reduce hazards of crew working on outage by providing crucial information.
• Reduce economic impact of power outage by reducing outage frequency and duration. Also a safety concern for the society in extensive blackouts.
• Protect assets by identifying previously undetectable repeated transient faults for preventative maintenance.
• Minimize revenue loss due to non-delivered energy during outage.
• Provide valuable data to better plan vegetation and recloser maintenance.
   

Rapid Fault Location Cycle