MUMBAI, India, Jan. 9 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202521118655 A) filed by Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute Of Technology, Pune, Maharashtra, on Nov. 28, 2025, for 'smart earthing monitoring system.'
Inventor(s) include Mr. Digvijay Kanse; Amar Bharat Deore; Atharva Vikas Shinde; Om Sopan Wawge; and Aniket Ramesh Adsul.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 9, under issue no. 02/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The Smart Earthing Monitoring System presents an innovative and intelligent solution designed to address the critical limitations associated with conventional earthing practices in electrical installations. Traditional earthing systems are prone to degradation due to factors such as soil moisture loss, corrosion, and lack of continuous monitoring often resulting in increased earth resistance. These issues can compromise electrical safety, lead to equipment malfunction, and cause costly downtime due to unplanned maintenance. This project introduces a fully automated and cost-effective approach by leveraging embedded system technology, primarily utilizing an Arduino Uno microcontroller. The system employs a soil moisture sensor to continuously monitor the moisture content within the earthing pit-an essential factor in maintaining optimal conductivity. When the sensor detects that moisture levels have dropped below a predefined threshold, the Arduino activates a relay-driven water pump that replenishes moisture automatically, thereby maintaining low and stable earth resistance. Additionally, the system is equipped with a buzzer to provide audible alerts in the event of faults or abnormal conditions, and a 16 2 LCD display to provide real-time visualization of system parameters such as moisture level and system status. This ensures both local monitoring and prompt response to potential issues. By combining automation, real-time monitoring, and self-maintenance capabilities, the Smart Earthing Monitoring System significantly enhances the reliability and safety of earthing infrastructure. Its compact design, affordability, and ease of deployment make it especially suitable for critical applications in power substations, industrial environments, power plants, smart buildings, and other sensitive installations where robust earthing is essential. Ultimately, this system minimizes human intervention, reduces maintenance requirements, and contributes to preventive safety, ensuring uninterrupted and secure operation of electrical systems. It represents a substantial step forward in modernizing earthing practices through the integration of IoT-ready embedded automation."
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