Transformer Monitoring System (Bola)

About BOLA
BOLA stands for Better Operations & Life by Analytics and also is a Hindi word which means AcA A to speakAcA A . It is an indigenously developed an IoT based online transformer condition monitoring system which can take data from various sensors installed on the transformer, process the data on a cloud based software & AI based algorithm and present data on a user friendly dashboard along with useful insights about transformerAcA A s overall health. BOLA will also send alerts and notifications on SMS & email whenever there is any abnormality sensed. This allows maintenance to be scheduled and corrective action to be taken before the failure actually happens.

Parameters monitored
Physical Parameters: Oil Temperature, Oil Level, Ambient Temperature, Ambient Humidity, Winding Temperature.
Electrical Parameters: Voltage, Current, Power, Energy, Transformer Efficiency, Harmonics.

Additional Parameters (Optional): LV terminals Lug Temperature, Tap Position Indicator, Moisture in Oil, Energy Efficiency of transformer, Protection Relay Status of transformer (Buchholz, PRV, OTI, WTI etc.)
Device Status: Geo Location, Device communication status, Asset Register

Safety features within Device
Internal device health assessment, checking communication status, It saves monitoring data locally in case of communication failure, failure and rust proof PCB design, IP65 housing for outdoor installations, surge protection and more.

Alerts, Notifications
Parameters: Overload, Unbalance, Voltage drop, High Oil Temperature, High Winding Temperature, Oil Level Low/High, Buchholz Relay, MOG, Winding Temperature, Asset Availability, Units consumed, Downtime, Units Lost, Peak Demand, Any other customised parameter.

Alert Options: SMS, Email, Remote PC, Mobile Phone, Local Display Screen, Local HMI, Local Hooter, Local Indication light, Local Potential free contact etc.

Analytics and Reports
Trend analysis for all parameters monitored, comparative analysis, Machine Health Index, Summarised Dashboard, Downtime analysis and calculation of revenue lost

Visualization Options
Local through cable or Wireless: LED Screen in control room, HMI display in control room, Touch Screen display, On device status LEDs.
Remote through IoT: Screen, Laptop, Desktop, Mobile Phone, Tablet.

Technology
1.IoT technology used for Monitoring of critical parameters of transformers on remote PC.
2.Edge computing enables Real time Alerts and notifications.
3.Cloud computing enables high security against data loss and availability.
4.AI and ML empowered algorithms give advanced diagnostic analytics
5.Digital Twin of your transformer is created online.
6.Cyber Security, Data Privacy ensures your data is safe and secure.

Benefits
AcA AcReal time alerts and notifications allow user to get advance information of upcoming faults and thus the user can prevent the equipment failure through predictive maintenance.
AcA AcThe analytics help in optimising the operation of the transformer this helps in reducing the operational costs.
AcA AcDetailed insights about the transformer help in extending the life of the transformer thus delaying the procurement of a new transformer leading to saving significant capex.
AcA AcMonitoring the complete transformer fleet from any location anytime through password protected dashboards which can be accessed from laptop or mobile device.

Dashboard
1.All important and critical information at a glance. Robust, user friendly and scalable.
2.Alerts, notifications and report generation. Trend analysis.
3.Web app compatible on all major browsers, mobile app gives convenience of viewing data on mobile phone.