KEDS launches pilot project for inspection of power grid with fears

In such areas, because of ground configuration, teams find it difficult to penetrate their work, especially after atomic rains or great winds. Therefore, such technology will help reduce risks for field workers, as well as cut back on data and intervention time in network systems or eventual deterioration.

KEDS is introducing this new technology to continue following time development trends. Compared to the traditional inspection method, the one with the physical presence of workers at the current location, which has been quite limited and has made data difficult for the technical state of KED lines, the new technology with fear will facilitate and accelerate the process of collecting information from the ground.

Such a project will be expanded and includes all airlines of the distribution system and is expected to start implementing from January 2023, where for the start it will be inspection of all lines 6, 10, 20 and 35kV, to continue on, in identifying the presentation of potential defects, which in the future could cause decay and, to follow, power cuts.

To exchange the experience needed for the launch of such a process for inspection of air lines, KDS has engaged contractors specialised in this area, while for implementation of the project, there will be close co-operation with the ECDS Distribution System Operating Department.

Drons will be commanded up to 8km from a distance and will take photos and videos with high resolution, in which the technical state of distribution lines is clearly seen, as well as the leading elements of the distribution network.

Videos or photos generated by the drones will help ensure the support of the network and in potential investments in the future, while the most critical areas will be timed to detect priorities and orientation of working teams in these areas.

This will be done through the software app UBird, in which detailed reports will be generated containing all necessary information for the fear-attended line, classifying the findings from inspection according to the seriousness of damage and the urgent need for intervention.

This data will then be analysed by the company's professional teams, which will then take the necessary actions for intervention aimed at avoiding potential deterioration in the future, contributing to the security of electricity supply for the respective regions.

Also, data obtained from the fear lines inspection process will be processed using for general technical analysis, with the aim of setting up investment projects in the future.

The use of fears in the KED distribution network provides a faster and safer way for full inspection of lines by field teams, as well as is expected to greatly influence the reliability of the electricity supply for all consumers.