Detection of Energy Theft and Fault in Transmission Lines

Abstract

. A power theft detection and protection system based on NodeMcu is designed in this study. The administration of the electric power distribution system has become more sophisticated as the demand of electric power for domestic, commercial, and industrial loads has increased. A relay is used as switching gear to isolate a power line from power theft. All device operations are controlled by NodeMcu. This system would offer a simple approach to identify and prevent electrical power theft without the need for human intervention, increase the profit margin of the power utility business and prevent overload faults. Electricity theft detection has also become possible to this system, which sends a message to a server every time a person passes by the meter. In addition to paying, this system detects and protects against power theft.