Detection of Broken/Low Hanging Overhead Line Conductors

Completed

Other Power and Storage Technologies(Electricity transmission and distribution)

Applied Research and Development

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

Not Cross-cutting

Project Contact
Eastern Power Networks plc

Network Innovation Allowance

Ofgem

01 February 2014

01 December 2017

46 months

£737,900

Power

London

Network Innovation Allowance

Project Contact, Eastern Power Networks plc

Project Contact, South Eastern Power Networks plc

Develop and prove the feasibility of system or combination of systems that can be deployed on the UK Power Networks overhead distribution network in areas where fallen or low hanging conductors are likely to cause the greatest hazard to the general public and other stakeholders. The development of a system or systems that fully meets UK Power Networks’ requirements and fulfils all the project’s objectives.

The detection of broken and low hanging conductors has been a long standing issue with British DNOs and their equivalent industry organisations across the globe and can present an obvious safety hazard to the general public. Currently, there is no proven and commercially available technology for the reliable detection of this condition. Investigation and trial use of techniques using existing protection technology and mechanical sensors to detect the presence of broken or low hanging overhead line conductors, which may present a safety hazard to the public. Where the use of existing protection technology is proven to successfully detect such events, UK Power Networks may seek opportunities to develop these technologies further if the expected benefits to its end customers and other DNOs are significantly more.Note : Project Documents may be available via the ENA Smarter Networks Portal using the Website link above

09/08/18