International Journal of Advances in Electrical Engineering
2025, Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part A
Measurement of operating time of VCB
Author(s): Ritesh Nandurkar, Komal Nerkar, Rajesh Dhumal and Sakshi Wankhade
Abstract: The “Measurement of Operating Time of VCB” project presents a compact and innovative system for accurately determining the operating time of a Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB) by integrating Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The system is designed to capture phase-wise operating time, specifically R, Y, and B phases during three essential operations: closing, tripping, and close-open transitions. It employs the ESP8266 Wi-Fi module to transmit real-time data to the thing speak cloud platform, for visualization of operating time metrics. This IoT-enabled framework ensures precise measurement, timely data logging, and remote accessibility, making it suitable for various sectors, including industrial plants, power transmission systems, substations, and railway electrification networks. Here we provide an effective, scalable, and low-cost solution that supports performance verification, and diagnostic analysis of VCBs. By utilizing a portable hardware setup, the system facilitates on-site testing and real-time evaluation of switching behavior, improving maintenance practices and system reliability. The integration of cloud-based monitoring adds further value by ensuring data availability for historical analysis.
DOI: 10.22271/27084574.2025.v6.i2a.92
Pages: 07-12 | Views: 209 | Downloads: 72
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Ritesh Nandurkar, Komal Nerkar, Rajesh Dhumal, Sakshi Wankhade. Measurement of operating time of VCB. Int J Adv Electr Eng 2025;6(2):07-12. DOI: 10.22271/27084574.2025.v6.i2a.92
