MAIGE

MAIGE project focuses on the concept of Asset Management, having a direct impact on the level of inspection and maintenance in electric distribution networks, where is intended to reinforce the assets with smart management, so the maintenance crews will be able to act remotely. MAIGE project aims to meet the following requirements: 1.Development of a set of robust and low-cost sensors to be installed in the distribution substations. These sensors aim to check the status of different components of the facility remotely, following the public regulations and avoiding in situ tests. Visual systems will be included among other sensors. Using this solution, the number of supervision visits by the maintenance crews will decrease and possible failures can be early detected. 2.Development of a device having robust, reliable, low-cost and low-energy sensors, with solar panels, which can be installed at pylons and other facilities to check the grounding continuity and resistance. Additionally other sensors (for example temperature, humidity, wind, lightning detection or presence sensor) may be integrated into that device depending on cost-benefit analysis. 3.Development of a device which accurately locates and also detects faults in the medium voltage cable system. 4.Development of a monitoring system (sensors) to measure phase and loads unbalance on medium voltage overhead and underground networks. 5.Definition and, where appropriate, development of a communications system to cover these sensors in all geographic areas where electrical facilities are.