Development of Surge Protection Device/Controller at JMICC Power Distribution Box

Abstract

With the growing use of sensitive electrical and electronic devices in homes, businesses, and industries, surge protection has become essential. The frst objective of this project is to construct an Intelligent Surge Protection Device (ISPD), which safeguards electrical installations against any adverse effects that could arise from transient overvoltages that result from lightning, switching surges, or any other form of electrical disturbance. The ISPD designed in this project utilizes voltage monitoring, quick response, and isolation techniques to reduce any possible negative effects on the connected devices. The design and implementation of the ISPD depend on the application of several components, whose efciency has been verifed through testing results, indicating that there are no voltage spikes within the acceptable range. As a result, the system is reliable and durable. The proposed system focuses on three-phase power systems, where the continuous monitoring and quick reaction are necessary for its efcient working. The system is capable of taking prompt action by disconnecting the loads because of its intelligent decision-making capability and sensing. This can be verifed through simulation and hardware approaches because of its easy installation process and affordability, making it appropriate for the implementation of intelligent electrical protection systems. The availability of real-time system status and alerts becomes extremely important in the proposed model because it assists the users in comprehending the functioning of the system, and hence, it is suitable for implementing intelligent electrical protection systems.