Hardware Implementation of Fault Analysis in Transmission Line, Transformer Protection, Overload Sharing in Power Stations Using PLC

• Author(s): Souvik Poddar; Aditya Majhi; Arghya Dutta; Pratyush Ghosh; Prof. Sourabh Paul
• Paper ID: 1719592
• Page: 569-573
• Published Date: 07-07-2026
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 10 Issue 1 July-2026

Abstract

This paper presents a PLC-based hardware implementation for transmission line fault analysis, transformer protection, and overload sharing in power stations. The proposed system integrates programmable logic controller technology with protective relays, sensing devices, and embedded controllers to detect abnormal operating conditions and enhance system stability. Several fault conditions, including single line-to-ground, line-to-line, double line-to-ground, and three-phase faults, are analyzed. In addition, an intelligent load-sharing scheme for parallel transformers is developed to mitigate overload conditions, improve reliability, and reduce thermal stress. Experimental validation of the hardware prototype demonstrates accurate fault detection, selective tripping, fast relay response, and effective load redistribution. The results confirm that the proposed architecture offers a practical and cost-effective solution for power system automation and protection applications.

Keywords

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Power System Protection, Transmission Line Fault Detection, Transformer Protection, Overload Management, Load Sharing, Protective Relays, Power System Automation

Citations

IRE Journals:
Souvik Poddar, Aditya Majhi, Arghya Dutta, Pratyush Ghosh, Prof. Sourabh Paul "Hardware Implementation of Fault Analysis in Transmission Line, Transformer Protection, Overload Sharing in Power Stations Using PLC" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 10 Issue 1 2026 Page 569-573

IEEE:
Souvik Poddar, Aditya Majhi, Arghya Dutta, Pratyush Ghosh, Prof. Sourabh Paul "Hardware Implementation of Fault Analysis in Transmission Line, Transformer Protection, Overload Sharing in Power Stations Using PLC" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 10, no. 1, Jul. 2026

APA:
Souvik Poddar, Aditya Majhi, Arghya Dutta, Pratyush Ghosh, Prof. Sourabh Paul (2026). Hardware Implementation of Fault Analysis in Transmission Line, Transformer Protection, Overload Sharing in Power Stations Using PLC. Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 10(1).

MLA:
Souvik Poddar, Aditya Majhi, Arghya Dutta, Pratyush Ghosh, Prof. Sourabh Paul "Hardware Implementation of Fault Analysis in Transmission Line, Transformer Protection, Overload Sharing in Power Stations Using PLC" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 10, no. 1, Jul. 2026.

BibTeX

@article{1719592,
author = {Souvik Poddar, Aditya Majhi, Arghya Dutta, Pratyush Ghosh, Prof. Sourabh Paul},
title = {Hardware Implementation of Fault Analysis in Transmission Line, Transformer Protection, Overload Sharing in Power Stations Using PLC},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {10},
number = {1},
pages = {569-573},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1719592.pdf},
abstract = {This paper presents a PLC-based hardware implementation for transmission line fault analysis, transformer protection, and overload sharing in power stations. The proposed system integrates programmable logic controller technology with protective relays, sensing devices, and embedded controllers to detect abnormal operating conditions and enhance system stability. Several fault conditions, including single line-to-ground, line-to-line, double line-to-ground, and three-phase faults, are analyzed. In addition, an intelligent load-sharing scheme for parallel transformers is developed to mitigate overload conditions, improve reliability, and reduce thermal stress. Experimental validation of the hardware prototype demonstrates accurate fault detection, selective tripping, fast relay response, and effective load redistribution. The results confirm that the proposed architecture offers a practical and cost-effective solution for power system automation and protection applications.},
keywords = {Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Power System Protection, Transmission Line Fault Detection, Transformer Protection, Overload Management, Load Sharing, Protective Relays, Power System Automation},
month = {July}
}