The rainy season poses a significant risk to public safety due to the possibility of transformer wires breaking and falling into stagnant water, leading to the electrification of the water. This hazardous situation can result in accidental electric shocks, severe injuries, or even fatalities, as highlighted by recent incidents. To mitigate this danger and protect lives, we propose a comprehensive four-fold solution aimed at detecting and preventing electrical hazards in standing water.
Our solution comprises the following key components:
- Automatic Shutdown System: A mechanism that immediately cuts off power supply from transformers in the event of a wire short circuit, preventing electricity from reaching stagnant water.
- Public Warning System: Installation of highly visible and audible alert systems, including flashing lights and alarms, near transformers to warn pedestrians of potential electrical hazards in the vicinity.
- Central Monitoring at Electricity Board (EB) Office: A centralized monitoring system that connects all transformers with unique IDs. This system triggers distinct lights and buzzers in the EB office when a transformer shuts down, ensuring a quick and effective response.
- Immediate Response Protocol will be developed to train EB workers in rapid repair and identification of faulty transformers.
Harsana –
Innovative concept to save lives