Powerline Monitoring
Fraunhofer ENAS, together with partners, develops smart sensor systems for monitoring of high voltage and medium voltage power lines including the transmission of data into the grid control center. Such sensor systems are used for increasing the ampacity of existing power lines, for the detection of ice load and for the enhancement of safety and reliability of the electric grid infrastructure. Partial discharge, abnormal temperature change, vibration and motion and ground faults are detected, localized and evaluated on site. The activities include the development of monitoring systems for high voltage overhead lines, middle voltage overhead lines and middle voltage cables and connectors with focus on reliable and cost-effective systems.