Fujitsu and Chugoku Electric Power T&D conduct joint trials to expand use of renewables and improve maintenance of power transmission facilities
TOKYO, Oct 12, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu and Chugoku Electric Power Transmission & Distribution Co., Inc. (hereinafter Chugoku Electric Power T&D) today announced the successful completion of joint trials to verify the practical application of environmental data (wind conditions)(1) in the maintenance of power transmission infrastructure. Through the trials, the two companies aim to realize dynamic line rating (DLR)(2), a promising next-generation power network technology, and to utilize drones for improving the maintenance of power transmission facilities.Figure 1: Overview of the field trialsFigure 2: (Left) Environmental data (wind conditions) converted from OPGW vibration data (wind conditions) (Right) Comparison of environmental data (wind conditions) converted from vibration data with an anemometer installed on a steel towerFigure 3: Comparison of estimated and measured transmission line temperaturesFigure 4: Screen image of prototype system supporting advanced operation of transmission network (in Japanese)Under its "Carbon Neutrality Promotion Plan"(3), Chugoku Electric Power T&D is actively promoting carbon neutrality initiatives in its ...
