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Protection of transmission towers in agricultural production areas

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Protection of transmission towers in agricultural production areas

Sponsor: Julio Cesar 
Leader: Elio Ferreira and Marlei Hubler

Como inovar para reduzir acidentes decorrentes da operação de máquinas agrícolas de grande porte e torres de transmissão da rede de alta tensão, considerando desafios como preservar a integridade tanto dos ativos da rede elétrica quanto dos agricultores e escalar a solução?

Short Description: We aim to develop a solution that meets the protection needs of high-voltage power transmission towers, primarily located in areas of intense mechanized agricultural activity. One planned mechanism is the installation of metal barriers on the 765 kV transmission lines of Furnas. The challenge is to create additional mechanisms that can provide safety for the assets against potential inadvertent actions by large machines used in harvesting and sowing in agricultural areas. The solution should ensure the integrity of both the company's assets (transmission towers) and the farmers' machinery, balancing productive activities without compromising the continuity of the energy transmission service. Thus, the solution will help prevent incidents and damage to both the company's and the farmers' assets, delivering significant improvements in safety, efficiency, and accident prevention, while promoting effective risk management with high-value outcomes for the electrical system.

Security | Technology | Asset Management

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