This course offers a step-by-step guide on leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) technology to monitor and protect transformers remotely. Using the powerful ESP32 microcontroller, this course takes you through a series of modules that enable you to build a practical IoT-based system capable of monitoring transformer health, power consumption, temperature, and distance in real-time. 

Throughout the course, you'll gain hands-on experience with various sensors, cloud integration, and real-time data visualization, making this an ideal resource for beginners to intermediate learners interested in the practical applications of IoT, energy efficiency, and smart grid solutions. 

Key Highlights: 

• Comprehensive IoT-based Solution: Learn how to design, program, and implement a remote health monitoring system for transformers using ESP32. 
• Sensors Used: 
• INA219 for power monitoring (measuring voltage, current, and power) 
• DS18B20 for temperature monitoring 
• Ultrasonic Sensor for distance measurement and obstacle detection 
• Cloud Integration: Utilize ThingSpeak for seamless real-time data upload and visualization. 
• Relay Control: Interface with transformers using relays to control operations remotely based on sensor data. 
• Hands-On Projects: Practical applications that help you build real-world IoT solutions, from wiring sensors to programming the ESP32, and integrating the cloud for remote monitoring. 

1. Course Breakdown: 

• Introduction to IoT for Transformer Monitoring 
• Learn the importance of remote health monitoring in the protection and efficiency of transformers. 
• Understand the role of IoT in predictive maintenance and system protection. 

2. ESP32 Microcontroller Overview 

• Introduction to the ESP32 board, its power requirements, and board pinout. 
• Learn how to use the ESP32 for handling multiple sensors simultaneously in IoT applications. 

3. Programming the ESP32 Using Arduino IDE 

• Detailed guide on setting up the Arduino IDE for ESP32 programming. 
• Learn to write code that interacts with sensors and controls relays. 

4. Interfacing and Controlling the Transformer with Relays 

• Understand the working of transformers and how relays are used to control them. 
• Learn the process of interfacing transformers with relays for automated protection. 

5. Power Monitoring with INA219 

• Learn how to interface the INA219 power sensor with the ESP32 for monitoring voltage, current, and power consumption of the transformer. 
• Program the ESP32 to read and display these values. 

6. Temperature Sensing with DS18B20 

• Understand how to interface the DS18B20 temperature sensor with the ESP32 to monitor transformer temperature. 
• Learn how to collect and process temperature data for system protection. 

7. Distance Measurement with Ultrasonic Sensor 

• Learn how to interface an ultrasonic sensor to measure distance or detect any obstructions that could indicate potential transformer issues. 
• Program the ESP32 to collect distance data and analyze it for protection measures. 

8. Cloud Integration with ThingSpeak 

• Introduction to the ThingSpeak platform and its features. 
• Learn how to send sensor data to ThingSpeak using HTTP REST APIs. 
• Visualize the data on ThingSpeak, including power consumption, temperature, and distance readings in real-time. 

9. Programming Logic and Circuit Design 

• Combine all components (ESP32, INA219, DS18B20, Ultrasonic Sensor, and Relay) into one cohesive program. 
• Design the circuit that integrates all the sensors and control elements to work seamlessly together. 

10. Final Demo and Testing 

• Conduct a live demo of the remote health monitoring system in action. 
• Troubleshoot and test the entire setup to ensure smooth operation. 
• Understand potential future improvements for scalability and additional features. 

Who is this course for? 

• IoT Enthusiasts: Those who want to learn the basics of IoT and how it can be applied to energy monitoring and protection systems. 
• Embedded Systems Learners: Ideal for those who are familiar with microcontrollers and want to expand their knowledge to real-world applications like transformer monitoring. 
• Energy Sector Professionals: Anyone in the power industry interested in understanding how IoT can improve transformer health management and protection. 
• Arduino and ESP32 Users: Those familiar with basic Arduino and looking to move to more advanced IoT applications with ESP32. 

Course Objectives: 

• By the end of this course, you will be able to: 
• Understand and implement a remote health monitoring system for transformers using IoT. 
• Interface various sensors like INA219, DS18B20, and Ultrasonic Sensor with ESP32. 
• Control electrical equipment (transformers) using relays in response to sensor data. 
• Integrate cloud platforms like ThingSpeak to visualize and store sensor data in real-time. 
• Troubleshoot and optimize IoT systems for remote monitoring and protection of transformers.