MUMBAI, India, Feb. 27 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202521114592 A) filed by DKTE Society's Textile and Engineering Institute; Dr. V. B. Sutar; Ms. S. B. Sutar; Ms. S. M. Patekari; and Ms. A. N. Dudhane, Ichalkaranji, Maharashtra, on Nov. 20, 2025, for 'integrated uav and computational system for detecting fretting fatigue in power conductors.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. V. B. Sutar; Ms. S. B. Sutar; Ms. S. M. Patekari; and Ms. A. N. Dudhane.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 27, under issue no. 09/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "Integrated UAV and Computational System for Detecting Fretting Fatigue in Power Conductors This invention describes an integrated system for detecting, quantifying, and analyzing degradation in overhead aluminum alloy power line conductors, with particular emphasis on fretting fatigue damage caused by aeolian vibrations. The system combines a UAV-based remote imaging module, configured to capture high-resolution images of conductors under live operating conditions, with a computational analysis apparatus operating under controlled inspection environments. Captured imagery is processed using advanced computer vision techniques, including Hough Transform algorithms, to measure conductor parameters such as twist angle, diameter variation, surface irregularities, strand separation, and corrosion progression. Inspection and analysis data are transmitted to an IoT-enabled cloud server, where conductor health records are archived, compared, and analyzed for predictive maintenance. The invention provides a comprehensive framework that unites remote accessibility, analytical precision, and predictive intelligence, thereby enhancing safety, reducing operational risks, lowering maintenance costs, and improving the long-term reliability of electrical power transmission networks."
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