{"id":150459,"date":"2024-11-01T11:32:43","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T06:02:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.electronicsforu.com\/?p=150459"},"modified":"2025-01-21T16:05:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T10:35:18","slug":"iot-transformer-condition-monitoring-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.electronicsforu.com\/electronics-projects\/iot-transformer-condition-monitoring-system","title":{"rendered":"IoT-Based Distribution Transformer Condition Monitoring System"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"178\" height=\"163\" src=\"https:\/\/www.electronicsforu.com\/wp-contents\/uploads\/2024\/07\/efy-tested-1.jpg\" alt=\"EFY Tested Project\" class=\"wp-image-143513\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The proposed <strong>IoT-based distribution transformer condition monitoring system<\/strong> enables real-time monitoring of distribution transformers, identifying such deviations as overload conditions and overheating. Through IoT technology, essential operational data is collected and displayed locally on an LCD interface. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, this data is transmitted remotely to cloud platforms like Adafruit.io for analysis, allowing for proactive maintenance. The system\u2019s architecture incorporates sensors interfaced with a microcontroller, ensuring seamless data acquisition and transmission. This system empowers utilities to optimise power distribution networks and enhance operational reliability cost-effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">POC Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"fAONgeVxmc28UXWhaD5luLQI63k0JiM1P7wypqGvjBTbEdHK9sZtCoRzSrFYn\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"IoT-Based Distribution Transformer Condition Monitoring System | Electronics For You\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5OxqZtZ_UuM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Bill of Materials<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Components<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Quantity<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ESP32 board<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electronicsforu.com\/technology-trends\/learn-electronics\/transformer-construction-working-principle\">Transformer<\/a><\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current sensor ACS712<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Humidity and temperature sensor DHT11<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ultrasonic sensor HC-SR04<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wires and jumpers<\/td><td>As required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electronicsforu.com\/technology-trends\/learn-electronics\/16x2-lcd-pinout-diagram\">16&#215;2 LCD display module<\/a><\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Note: The LCD display is optional for local data monitoring. If it is not connected, data will still be displayed remotely on the IoT dashboard.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the system design, the ACS712 current sensor detects the transformer\u2019s current and identifies overload conditions, while the DHT humidity and temperature sensor monitors the temperature of both the transformer and its surroundings. The ultrasonic sensor tracks the transformer\u2019s oil level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Adafruit IO dashboard enables data monitoring on an IoT platform. The ESP32 board connects the system to a Wi-Fi network, sending data to the IoT dashboard. The authors\u2019 prototype is shown in Fig. 1, and the required components are listed in the Bill of Materials table.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/www.electronicsforu.com\/wp-contents\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Authors-prototype-3.jpg\" alt=\"IoT-Based Distribution Transformer Condition Monitoring System\" class=\"wp-image-150463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.electronicsforu.com\/wp-contents\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Authors-prototype-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.electronicsforu.com\/wp-contents\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Authors-prototype-3-500x139.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.electronicsforu.com\/wp-contents\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Authors-prototype-3-696x194.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fig. 1: IoT-Based Distribution Transformer Condition Monitoring System<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Project Prerequisites: What You\u2019ll Need to Get Started<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Arduino IDE is used to write the software, and the ESP32 board must be installed on the IDE. Follow the steps provided on the ESP website to add the ESP32 to the Arduino IDE. After installation, the libraries for the DHT sensor, ACS712 current sensor, and LCD display must be added via the Arduino Library manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MQTT and Adafruit IO are employed to display the data on the IoT dashboard. Sign in to an Adafruit IO account and <a href=\"https:\/\/io.adafruit.com\/api\/docs\/#about-the-api-docs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create an API<\/a> by following the steps outlined by <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-learn.adafruit.com\/downloads\/pdf\/adafruit-io.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adafruit IO<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Code for Distribution Transformer Monitoring System<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mepr_error\"><div class=\"locked-content\">\n<b>EFY++ CONTENT: ACCESS TO THIS CONTENT IS FREE! BUT YOU NEED TO BE A REGISTERED USER.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Oops! 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