No Sparks No Fire: Saving Human Lives via Ultra-Fast Detection and Prevention of Wildfire-Triggering Events in Power Grids

TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

We propose next-generation smart sensors in power grids that enable ultra-fast detection and prevention of wildfire-triggering events in power grids. The main idea is to introduce a new scheme that detects and isolates the wildfire-triggering broken power line within the timeframe during which it is falling on the ground.

AREA/MATURITY/AWARDS

Primary Application Area: Energy, Infrastructure, Resilience

Technology Development Status: Prototype

Technology Readiness Level: TRL 4


SHOWCASE SUMMARY

Organization Type: Academic/Gov Lab

Website: https://smartgridlab.seas.gwu.edu/


GOVT/EXTERNAL FUNDING SOURCES