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Electricity Distribution
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Mar 2013
Electricity Distribution
Substation Earth Integrity Monitoring System
Reference:
IFI 1209
Status:
Live
Start Date:
Mar 2013
End Date:
Unknown
Funding Licencee(s):
SP Energy Networks
Contact:
SP Energy Networks Innovation
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Funding Mechanism
Innovation Funding Incentive
Research Area:
None
Core Technology(ies):
High Voltage Technology
Estimated Expenditure:
£189,347.00
Introduction:
The project will explore three separate work streams:
Use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology using RFID tags bonded to earth straps that are monitored (pinged) by a monitoring unit on site to detect their presence
To prove the concept of using Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) as used in radio/antenna optimisation to provide detection of real time earth tamper activity
Develop the Cresatech Copper Theft Sensor (CuTS) prototype unit for application at SPEN substations.
Objectives:
This aim of this project is to develop a system for monitoring the removal / theft of earth straps from Transmission and Distribution substations or other installations.
Related Links
SPEN Innovation Funding Incentive and Annual Report(s) on Mar 01, 2013
http://www.spenergynetworks.com/innovation/innovation_funding_incentive.asp?NavID=2