SMART INDIA HACKATHON 2025
DETECTING THE BREAKAGE OF
OVERHEAD LV CONDUCTOR
•Problem Statement ID – 25063
•Problem Statement Title – Developing a cost effective
solution for detecting the breakage of Low Voltage AC
Distribution Over Head conductors.
•Theme – Disaster Management
•PS Category - Hardware
•Team ID -
•Team Name (Registered on portal) – Techno Stars
DETECTING THE BREAKAGE OF
OVERHEAD LV CONDUCTOR
Proposed Solution
•Uses ESP8266 microcontroller to create a low-cost smart detection
system
•Current sensors detect abnormal current in overhead lines
•GPS module pinpoints the exact fault location
•Cloud platform logs data and triggers real-time alerts
•LCD, buzzer, LEDs provide local on-site alert
•GSM module sends SMS to field operators instantly
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TECHNICAL APPROACH
Hardware Block Diagram
• ESP8266Microcontroller
•ACS712 Current Sensors
•GPS Module (Neo-6M)
•GSM Module (SIM800L) LCD
Display, Buzzer, LED.
Software
• Arduino IDE
•Cloud Platform (ThingSpeak /
Blynk)
•GSM AT Commands
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FEASIBILITY AND VIABILITY
Feasibility:
•Low-Cost Components: Uses easily available, inexpensive modules (ESP8266, ACS712,
GSM, GPS)
•Simple Implementation: Can be built and coded using Arduino IDE with minimal training
•Scalable Design: Additional sensors can be added for wider coverage
•Real-Time Operation: Detects and alerts within seconds of fault occurrence
•Low Power Consumption: Suitable for remote field deployment
Viability:
•Reduces Power Losses by enabling immediate fault identification
•Minimizes Downtime and maintenance costs for electricity boards
•Improves Safety for both public and maintenance teams
•Highly Deployable across rural and urban distribution lines
•Eco-Friendly by reducing wastage of electrical energy
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IMPACT AND BENEFITS
Impact:
•Rapid Fault Detection → Minimizes power outage duration
•Accurate Location Tracking → Enables quick field response
•Real-Time Alerts → Improves coordination between operators and maintenance teams
•Smart Grid Integration → Supports future expansion of smart energy networks
•Enhanced Public Safety → Prevents accidents from live broken conductors
Benefits:
•Reduces Power Losses and operational downtime
•Lowers Maintenance Costs through early detection
•Cost-Effective Solution for power boards and utilities
•Easy to Install and Scale in existing infrastructure
•Environmentally Friendly by reducing unnecessary energy waste
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RESEARCH AND REFERENCES
• AIEE Committee Report, Power system fault control, Transactions of
the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. (1951) 70, no. 1, 410–
417.
• National Electrical Manufacturers Association, Standards for power
circuit breakers, 1954, no. SG4-1954, National Electrical
Manufacturers Association, New York, NY, USA.
• CardosoG.Jr., Rolim J. G., and Zürn H. H., Application of neural-
network modules to electric power system fault section
estimation, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery. (2004) 19, no.
3, 1034–1041, 2-s2.0-3242815372.
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