KR-20260066014-A - MONITORING APPARATUS FOR POWER FACILITIES

Abstract

The present invention relates to a power facility diagnostic device using an unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with a gimbal device. The device is equipped with a multi-axis gimbal device installed on the unmanned aerial vehicle, and a plurality of measuring devices are installed on the multi-axis gimbal device. By adjusting the angle of the gimbal device for each axis and performing precise operation for each measuring device, it is possible to safely acquire diverse and accurate data regarding power facilities at once. Furthermore, based on the acquired data, the condition of the power facilities can be comprehensively reviewed to verify the condition and detect faults, and highly accurate diagnostic results can be derived.

Inventors

• 김민기
• 남승현
• 강태구
• 이상록
• 박종석

Assignees

• 한국전력공사

Dates

Publication Date

20260512

Application Date

20260417

Claims (1)

1. A monitoring device that acquires data on power facilities by autonomous flight; A management device that determines the status of the power equipment and diagnoses a fault based on data obtained from the monitoring device; comprising The above monitoring device is, Multi-axis gimbal device; A first measuring device installed on the horizontal axis of the above gimbal device to acquire data regarding the power equipment; A second measuring device installed on the horizontal 2-axis of the above gimbal device to acquire data regarding the power equipment; A third measuring device installed on the horizontal three axes of the above gimbal device for acquiring data regarding the power equipment; and A processor that measures the distance and angle to the power equipment based on the horizontal 2-axis of the gimbal device, calculates the angles for the horizontal 1-axis and horizontal 3-axis, and controls the gimbal device according to the calculated angles so that the first to third measuring devices each face the power equipment; The first measuring device above is an optical camera, and The second measuring device mentioned above is an ultrasonic sensor, and The above-mentioned third measuring device is a thermal imaging camera, and The above horizontal 2-axis is equipped with the above second measuring device and angle sensor, and The above monitoring device is A power facility monitoring device characterized by acquiring thermal images, optical images, ultrasonic signals, and ultrasonic image data of the power facility through the first to third measuring devices at a distance of 1 to 5 meters from the power facility.

Description

Monitoring apparatus for power facilities The present invention relates to a power facility monitoring device that monitors power facilities and diagnoses their condition using an unmanned aerial vehicle. Energy generated from power generation facilities is supplied to power demand centers through multiple power facilities, such as transmission lines, substations, and transformers. Power facilities are not only located within specific facilities or buildings, but are also distributed over wide areas outdoors, such as transmission towers and utility poles, and can be installed in hard-to-reach locations such as mountainous areas as well as flat land. Since transmission lines, transmission towers, and utility poles are exposed outdoors, there is a possibility of damage caused by natural disasters such as lightning strikes or typhoons; additionally, power facilities that have been installed for a long time may be damaged due to aging. Accordingly, these power facilities need to be inspected regularly and their condition managed. Traditionally, regular inspections were conducted using manpower; however, due to their distribution over a wide area, these inspections are time-consuming and require a large workforce. In particular, when facilities are installed in hard-to-access locations such as mountainous areas, it is difficult to accurately inspect their condition. Furthermore, caution is required when personnel climb transmission towers directly due to the risk of accidents, such as falls or electric shocks. Although safety training is being conducted for workers to address these issues, its effectiveness remains insufficient. Accordingly, there is a growing trend to apply methods that acquire data from power facilities and remotely diagnose anomalies online as a means to effectively monitor and manage power equipment. However, access to power facilities located in mountainous areas remains limited, and there are issues where anomalies that are difficult to identify solely through measured data cannot be detected. For power facilities that are difficult to access, a method is being applied to diagnose abnormalities by using unmanned aerial vehicles, such as drones, to film the facilities. As a related technology, there is Korean Published Patent No. 10-2020-0009310, "Power Equipment Monitoring Device and Method." However, there is a problem of low diagnostic efficiency because the data that can be acquired is limited due to the limitations on the devices that can be mounted on the unmanned aerial vehicle, and the detectable failures vary by equipment. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a power facility monitoring device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a monitoring device and a management device of a power facility monitoring device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of a gimbal device mounted on an unmanned aerial vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a figure referenced to explain a monitoring method of a power facility monitoring device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a figure referenced to explain a method for acquiring data of a power facility monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 is a figure referenced to explain the operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with a general gimbal device. FIG. 7 is a figure referenced to explain a method for controlling a gimbal device of a power facility monitoring device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 8 to 10 are reference drawings for explaining the relationship between the distance and angle between a gimbal device and a subject of a power facility monitoring device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is an illustrative diagram referenced to explain the diagnostic results using ultrasound of a power facility monitoring device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is an example diagram referenced to explain the diagnostic results using thermal image data of a power facility monitoring device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating the operation method of a power facility monitoring device according to one embodiment of the present invention. The present invention will be described below with reference to the attached drawings. In this process, the thickness of lines or the size of components depicted in the drawings may be exaggerated for the sake of clarity and convenience of explanation. Furthermore, the terms described below are defined considering their functions in the present invention, and these may vary depending on the intention or convention of the user or operator. Therefore, the definitions of these terms should be based on the content throughout this specifica