The pilot project of the Faculty of Energy of Novosibirsk State Technical University of NETI on remote monitoring of transformers for JSC "Russian Railways" has been successfully completed. University scientists, with industrial partners, developed and implemented a system using a domestic hardware and software complex.
The main goal of the project is to ensure the transition from planned maintenance of transformers to maintenance based on real technical conditions, which in turn leads to increased reliability of power supply and reduction of economic costs.
One of the important tasks of JSC "Russian Railways" is to maintain the operability of traction substations for the smooth operation of rolling stock. A lack of timely and accurate information about the status of transformers at traction substations can lead to interruptions in power supply and economic losses. The implemented remote monitoring system of transformers allows you to quickly obtain data on the technical condition of transformers and detect defects at an early stage.
"The uniqueness of the developed system lies in the use of exclusively domestic control and measuring and software and hardware complexes produced by LLC "EMA", as well as software from LLC NPC "Unisoft plus". In addition, modern Russian-made means of transmitting information are used. As part of the pilot project, the system processes data on the parameters of partial discharges and the state of transformer oil. The project involves the transition from planned maintenance of transformers to maintenance based on actual technical conditions. Within the framework of cooperation with industrial partners of NSTU NETI, it was possible to implement a project that meets the security requirements of critical information infrastructure," commented Alexander Dvortsevoy, Associate Professor of the Faculty of Energy of NSTU NETI, Candidate of Technical Sciences.
At the end of the trial operation, a decision will be made on the feasibility of scaling the system. The development of the project will help solve the problems of operational determination of the technical condition, residual life, and the degree of danger of possible transformer defects, thereby increasing the reliability of the power supply at traction substations.
It is planned to add new functions and features in the future. In particular, it provides for the introduction of data mining to predict possible malfunctions, which will make it possible to manage resources more efficiently and prevent possible accidents. It is also planned to expand the coverage area of the monitoring system, which will allow monitoring of the condition of more transformers and increase the reliability of the power supply.
"The implemented project has a huge potential for further development. It is completely based on the advanced technologies developed in Novosibirsk. This allows us to ensure transparency, and safety of all components of the system," Alexander Dvortsevoy emphasized.