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Research on the Application of Infrared Thermal Imaging and WAPI Fusion Communication in Power Inspection

Author(s)

Dongsheng Yang1, Yuxuan Li2, Gaoyang Zheng3,*

Affiliation(s)

1Zhengzhou Jingyun Technology Co., Ltd., Zhengzhou, Henan, China 2Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen, Fujian, China 3State Grid Jiyuan Power Supply Company, Jiyuan, Henan, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

As the demand for operational efficiency and information security in smart grids continues to grow, traditional power inspection methods are no longer sufficient to meet the high standards required by modern power systems. This paper proposes a design scheme for an intelligent inspection system that integrates infrared thermal imaging and WAPI (Wireless LAN Authentication and Privacy Infrastructure) communication technology, aiming to enhance the security and real-time performance of power equipment condition monitoring and data transmission. Through a systematic analysis of the fault detection principles of infrared thermal imaging and the communication security characteristics of the WAPI protocol, the study designed a system architecture comprising front-end data collection, edge processing, encrypted transmission, and back-end analysis, and explored its application potential in substations and transmission lines. The results indicate that the system can effectively identify equipment thermal defects, ensure data transmission security, and improve inspection efficiency. The low latency and high security of WAPI are particularly suitable for high-demand scenarios. The inspection system integrating infrared thermal imaging and WAPI communication provides an efficient, secure, and scalable solution for smart power maintenance.

Keywords

Infrared Thermal Imaging; WAPI Communication; Power Inspection; Smart Grid; Data Security; Fault Detection

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