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@article{188229,
        author = {Charan N G and Charan V and Abhishek Yadav and Prof.Shilpa M N and Prof.Niveditha V K},
        title = {Iot-Based Underground Cable Fault Detection and Remote Monitoring System Using ESP8266},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {1275-1276},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=188229},
        abstract = {Underground power cables play a vital role in modern power transmission and distribution systems, especially in urban areas where overhead lines are not feasible. However, locating faults in underground cables is a time-consuming and costly process due to their inaccessibility. This paper presents a plagiarism-free, IoT-based underground cable fault detection system that utilizes the ESP8266 NodeMCU microcontroller to detect, locate, and monitor cable faults in real time. The system employs a resistor network to simulate the underground cable and detects voltage drops caused by faults. By comparing the voltage values, the distance to the fault is calculated and displayed on an LCD. The fault data is also transmitted to cloud platforms such as ThingSpeak and Blynk for real-time monitoring and remote control. This approach significantly reduces fault detection time, enhances maintenance efficiency, and improves the reliability of power systems.},
        keywords = {ESP8266, Underground Cable Fault, IoT, Voltage Drop Method, ThingSpeak, Blynk, Smart Grid},
        month = {December},
        }