TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1 Introduction 3

2 Objective and scope of the project 3

3 Feasibility study 3

4 Significance of the project 3

5 Tools and technology used 4

6 Process description 4

7 Resources and limitations 4

8 Contribution of the project 5

9 Project outcome 5

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 1. INTRODUCTION
When the fault occurs, the process of repairing related to that particular cable is very
difficult. The fault of the cable mainly occurs due to many reasons. To overcome this
problem, here is a project namely underground cable fault distance locator, used to find the
location of the fault for underground cable. Cable faults are damage to cables which affect
a resistance in the cable. If allowed to persist, this can lead to a voltage breakdown. There
are different types of cable faults, which must first be classified before they can be located.
The insulation of the cable plays a significant role in this. While paper-impregnated cables
are particularly susceptible to external chemical and thermal influences, in high-voltage
cables the polyethylene insulation of the conductor is affected, leading to partial
breakdowns and cracks that “eat away” the insulation.

2. OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF THE PROJECT

It will find the underground fault easily.
It will save time to find fault in underground cables.
It will detect open circuit fault and short circuit fault.

3. FEASIBILITY STUDY
It is feasible in finding the faults in underground cables and the technology used to make
project is easily available.

4. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROJECT

There are many problems while finding the fault in underground cables. This project will
help to find the all kind of faults in underground cables easily and quickly.

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 5. TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY USED
 Relays,
 display,
 step down transformer,
 crystal oscillator
 Micro controller.

6. PROCESS DESCRIPTION AND TIME FRAME REQUIRED

FOR VARIOUS STAGES OF PROJECT

STEP 1: 3-4DAYS

DESIGN THE PROJET

STEP 2: 2WEEK

COLLECT ALL THE COMPONENTS

STEP 3: 3WEEK

FIXING ALL THE COMPONENTS

STEP 4: 10 DAYS

TESTING

STEP 5: 2 WEEK

DO PROGRAMMING

STEP 6: 2 WEEK

MAKING IT AUTOMATIC

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 7. RESOURCES AND LIMITATIONS

Computer lab, soldering kit, workshop lab, connecting leads.

8. CONTRIBUTION OF THE PROJECT

This project will detect the underground cables faults. Which helps to reduce faults in
Power system. It will also reduce the Human injury also.

9. PROJECT OUTCOME

 Maintenance of underground cables easily.

 Save time in finding faults.

 Easily finds underground faults.