An Open-Source Tool-Box for Asset Management based on the asset condition for the Power System

G.L. Rajora, M.A. Sanz-Bobi, C. Mateo, L. Bertling Tjemberg

IEEE Access Vol. 13, pp. 49174 - 49186

Summary:

This Study introduces an open-source toolbox for asset management in power systems developed under the European ATTEST project. This paper focuses on presenting an open-source toolbox for Transmission and Distribution System Operators (TSOs and DSOs) to improve the reliability and efficiency of power networks, including a solution to the difficulties faced by the power industry, such as the aging infrastructure and the growing need for renewable energy integration The toolbox uses predictive analytics and machine learning to evaluate the health of assets, enhance maintenance plans, and guarantee efficient resource distribution. It evaluates the condition of power grid assets through clustering (K-means, SOM) and reinforcement learning (Q-learning), providing actionable insights for improving asset management. This approach allows TSOs and DSOs to adopt proactive maintenance strategies, reducing the risk of failures, minimizing downtime, and extending the lifespan of critical infrastructure. The toolbox provides actionable insights for planning maintenance strategies and optimizing resource allocation. Scalability tests were conducted using a synthetic power grid of 600 transformers alongside real-world data from five European electrical companies. Due to space constraints, only the results from 92 transformers. This research contributes to achieving sustainable power systems and supporting the energy transition by focusing on intelligent asset management.

Spanish layman's summary:

El artículo presenta una caja de herramientas de código abierto para la gestión de activos en sistemas eléctricos dentro del proyecto ATTEST. Utiliza aprendizaje automático y refuerzo para evaluar el estado de los activos, optimizar el mantenimiento y mejorar la eficiencia. Probado en datos reales y sintéticos, apoya estrategias sostenibles y confiables de transición energética.

 

English layman's summary:

The paper presents an open-source toolbox for power system asset management under the ATTEST project. It integrates machine learning and reinforcement learning to assess asset health, optimize maintenance, and improve efficiency. Tested on real-world and synthetic datasets, the tool enhances decision-making, supporting sustainable and reliable energy transition strategies.

Keywords: ATTEST, Asset Health Assessment, Condition Monitoring, Power System Asset Management, Predictive Maintenance, Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Insights.

JCR Impact Factor and WoS quartile: 3,400 - Q2 (2023)

DOI reference: https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3551663

Published on paper: 2025.

Published on-line: March 2025.

Citation:
G.L. Rajora, M.A. Sanz-Bobi, C. Mateo, L. Bertling Tjemberg, An Open-Source Tool-Box for Asset Management based on the asset condition for the Power System. IEEE Access. Vol. 13, pp. 49174 - 49186, 2025. [Online: March 2025]