High-Density Distributed Sensor Network For Monitoring Grid Events

A number of risks exist on the current power system. These risks range from property damage to loss of life. The causes of these risks range from mis-operating equipment within a house to failing electrical equipment on the power transmission and distribution system itself. The utility delivery system is the primary focus of this paper. Certain technologies are available to sense and/or reduce grid component failures, but these systems are often expensive and usually provide limited visibility of assets on the system. The data monitoring and analytics system described within this paper addresses both of these failings of traditional grid monitoring and/or control systems.