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  • Electrical Engineering
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Energy Management Systems

Background:

  • Rising global electricity consumption driven by population growth, climate change, and increased use of electronic devices.
  • Emergence of Internet of Things (IoT) devices for promoting energy efficiency.
  • Limitations of current energy monitoring systems that lack comprehensive parameter tracking and device control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design, construct, and validate a smart meter with integrated load control capabilities for home energy management systems.
  • To develop a device that overcomes the limitations of existing smart meters by offering advanced monitoring and control features.
  • To create a cost-effective and adaptable solution for efficient electrical energy usage.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a unique electronic design featuring a simple IoT architecture with built-in WiFi for direct internet connectivity.
  • Integration of comprehensive energy monitoring capabilities, including RMS current and voltage, active, reactive, and apparent power, reactive energy, and power factor.
  • Validation through experimental testing to assess the accuracy and performance of the smart meter prototype.

Main Results:

  • The smart meter prototype demonstrated high accuracy, achieving an absolute percentage error of less than 1% across all readings.
  • The device successfully monitored various energy consumption parameters beyond simple usage, providing valuable data for further analysis.
  • Real-life application testing confirmed the device's ability to measure appliance energy consumption and control loads via a web application.

Conclusions:

  • The developed smart meter with load control is a significant advancement for home energy management systems.
  • Its comprehensive monitoring and control features, coupled with high accuracy, offer a practical solution for optimizing electrical energy usage.
  • The device's design facilitates integration into standardized electrical enclosures and offers a versatile platform for future research and development in energy efficiency.