Fault Maintenance and Repair Application Based on Augmented Reality Technology in Electrical Distribution Systems

Abstract

This study presents an AR technology-based software that will work on mobile platforms and the pilot application of this software to solve the possible problems that may be experienced other than routine maintenance activities on protection/control panels and devices in SCADA centers. AR is essentially an information technology that provides the ability to present digital data and images in the same environment as our real world through its visualization, instruction/guidance, and interaction capabilities. Object recognition methods, necessary software, and infrastructure requirements are mentioned in this study in order to benefit from these advantages of AR technology correctly. Different scenarios have been created by using AR for possible failures in automation panels in a distribution center with a telemetry system. Finally, an exemplary scenario in the study is realized in a distribution center located in the SEDAŞ area of responsibility.

Augmented Reality in Maintenance—History and Perspectives

“…In another study [43], an AR system for maintenance and repair of an electrical distribution system was proposed. A program called Vuforia was used for object recognition of 3D models of objects designed in CAD within the AR application.…”