Title
Faculty Advisor
Bitar, Stephen John
Faculty Advisor
Emanuel, Alexander E.
Abstract
This project proposes the design of a system capable of detecting hazardous stray voltage levels that may appear on surrounding objects due to faulty wiring. The device consists of two sensing directional antennas, analog and digital signal processing circuitry and an LCD display. Utilizing differential signal analysis techniques, the device is capable of determining the direction and distance to a stray voltage source. In lab tests, the device successfully detected and located a four foot electrified pole at a distance of seven feet.
Publisher
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Accepted
March 2011
Major
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Project Type
Major Qualifying Project
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Accessibility
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Advisor Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering