This document discusses an automated diagnostic system for monitoring the structural integrity of metal transmission towers used in power lines. It describes the types of towers and common damages, such as aging of metals and mechanical damage. The system uses sensors to monitor towers for natural degradation, partial damage from weather or animals, and theft. It analyzes vibration data to detect issues and provides smart mapping of problems to plan repairs. The system aims to prevent power outages from tower failures through remote monitoring of large numbers of structures.

1. Kyiv, Ukraine
www.nik-energy.com
Automated Diagnostic system for
strength of metal transmission
towers
Looks after energy

2. 1. Introduction
2. Types of transmission towers and their construction
• Types of damages
• Transmission tower crash, and consequential detriment
• Monitoring and diagnostics of transmission towers (TT)
• Construction principle
• Software and Hardware complex
• Main advantages
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Content

3. Transmission Line (TL) - One of the main components of electrical network, as part of energy
supplement equipment. Dedicated for electricity transmission through electric current.
Introduction
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LEP is a supporting element structure (construction) that performs the function of holding the
wires and lightening ropes with presence of an overhead power transmission line and fiber-optic
communication lines at a given distance from the ground, and from each other.
Diagnostics of TTL

4. Types of TT and their construction
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On the main power line (220 - 1150 kV) and distribution (35 - 110 kV) are used props, which
are a metal constructions, where the individual elements are interconnected bolted or
welded.

5. Types of damages
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• Ageing of metal
• Mechanical damages
• Intentional parse of structures (steal)

6. Kinds of damages
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7. Detriment from falling of TT
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Dramatic decrease ofDramatic decrease of
electricity productionelectricity production
Dramatic decrease ofDramatic decrease of
electricity productionelectricity production
Stopping of power generationStopping of power generation
blocksblocks
Stopping of power generationStopping of power generation
blocksblocks
Emergency shut down ofEmergency shut down of
electrostationelectrostation
Emergency shut down ofEmergency shut down of
electrostationelectrostation
Loses, $Loses, $Loses, $Loses, $
Decrease of productionDecrease of production
power supplypower supply
Decrease of productionDecrease of production
power supplypower supply
Overload of technologicalOverload of technological
equipment of substationsequipment of substations
Overload of technologicalOverload of technological
equipment of substationsequipment of substations
Disconnection of usersDisconnection of usersDisconnection of usersDisconnection of users
Loses, $Loses, $Loses, $Loses, $
Trunk GridsTrunk Grids Distribution lineDistribution line

8. Diagnostics TTL
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Автом
Diagnostics
of natural
ageing of
metallic
towers
Diagnostics
of natural
ageing of
metallic
towers
Instant
determinatio
n of
mechanical
partial
damage
caused by
natural
factors
(wind,
snowfalls,
animals,
etc.)
Instant
determinatio
n of
mechanical
partial
damage
caused by
natural
factors
(wind,
snowfalls,
animals,
etc.)
Detection of
unauthorise
d invasion
(steal) of
metallic
parts from
construction
s & towers
Detection of
unauthorise
d invasion
(steal) of
metallic
parts from
construction
s & towers
Smart
mapping and
planning of
replacement
parts TTL
Smart
mapping and
planning of
replacement
parts TTL
Monitoring and Diagnostics of TTL

9. Hardware and software complex
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Head office
• Failover data center
• Communication equipment
• ARMy stuff
• Data display wall
Local Central System Service Diagnostics
• Failover data center
• Communication data equipment
Analyzer of tower state
• Analyzer of vibrations
• Source of power
• Module of communication

10. Main advantages
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 Control of durability status of metal poles which is almost automated and indissoluble;
 Ability to work with massive poles, which are united under control of software (Smart
Grid);
 Instant reaction of system on external mechanical interruptions in pole structure and
prevention of trunk line damages;
 Absence of environmental conditions restrictions (temperature, humidity, height above
sea level, speed of wind);
 Resource-based-view on planning map for necessary changes and replacements ;
which is build on developed scale of status indicators of every part of network,
including data about natural characteristics of metal;
 Decrease of expenses on additional maintenance staff, due to distant control &
monitored state of constructions;
 Minimum physical technical service required.

11. Conclusion
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 End chaos in transmission lines
 Become technology updated
 Stop losing money because of vandalism, irresponsibility of people, and natural factors
 20th century is time for accountancy. Of your resources first of all
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