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UNDERGROUND CABLE FAULT DETECTION
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Abstract: Underground power cables are widely used in power distribution systems because they are safer and more reliable than overhead lines. However, detecting faults in underground cables is difficult due to limited accessibility and high repair costs.
This project proposes an efficient underground cable fault detection system that can identify faults such as short circuit, open circuit, and earth fault. The system works on the principle of impedance measurement and voltage drop analysis to determine the distance of the fault from the source end using Ohmβs law.
A microcontroller-based circuit continuously monitors the cable parameters. When a fault occurs, the system calculates the fault distance and displays it on a digital display. This helps in quickly locating the fault, reducing downtime, and improving the reliability of the power distribution system
This project proposes an efficient underground cable fault detection system that can identify faults such as short circuit, open circuit, and earth fault. The system works on the principle of impedance measurement and voltage drop analysis to determine the distance of the fault from the source end using Ohmβs law.
A microcontroller-based circuit continuously monitors the cable parameters. When a fault occurs, the system calculates the fault distance and displays it on a digital display. This helps in quickly locating the fault, reducing downtime, and improving the reliability of the power distribution system
How to Cite:
[1] Ankit Bawne, Apeksha Karosiya, Shruti Manwatkar, Rahul Gawande, Ganesh Belsare, Prof. Rajendra Bhombe, Prof Meena Gaurkar, βUNDERGROUND CABLE FAULT DETECTION,β International Journal of Innovative Research in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation and Control Engineering (IJIREEICE), DOI: 10.17148/IJIREEICE.2026.14309
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