International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Volume: 11 Issue: 10 | Oct 2024
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DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SMART ENERGY METERING SYSTEM Dr. Monika Gairola* , Aanya Garg# , Dr. Ravi Saxena*, Varija Pandey* , Riya Dimri*, Stuti Bhaguna* * College of Technology , G.B.P.U.A.T, Pantnagar, Uttarakand, India # RAN Public School, Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, India --------------------------------------------------------------------------***----------------------------------------------------------------------Abstract:- The demand for power has grown consumers to observe how changes in behavior affect their exponentially over the last century, especially in countries like India where energy consumption is high and generation is insufficient to meet needs. This rising demand is driven by population growth and industrial expansion. One of the effective way to address today's energy challenges is by reducing energy usage in households. This has highlighted the need for accurate and cost-effective methods of power measurement. Currently, traditional energy meters used in households are offline devices where readings are taken manually and are provided monthly to consumers in the form of a bill showing kilowatt-hours (kWh) consumed. To improve this system, the smart energy meter is needed to develop a comprehensive system for measuring, monitoring, and controlling power and energy consumption. In addition to energy consumption, these smart energy meters provides detailed information about other parameters like voltage (v) , current (i), power (p) , power factor, and frequency. The developed system also allows monitoring of changes in various load parameters, facilitating optimal load management and implementing an automatic billing system. The measurement of all these parameters is facilitated by an Energy Chip. Real-time data collection and monitoring are also achieved using Excel Data Streamer. Raspberry Pi is used to transmit data to the cloud, enabling remote access and analysis through graphical representations of load parameter variations. Consumers can view their energy consumption on a 16X2 LCD display and receive alerts through an LCD screen and buzzer in case of overload conditions. The developed Smart Energy Meter system aims to enhance energy efficiency, helps consumers with real-time information and control, and contribute towards effective and reliable energy management in households.
power usage. Due to this consumers are not able to use power efficiently. For instance, if consumers are able to see the power usage regularly, they become more careful in using the equipments and power efficiently. The ultimate goal of the present work is to increase the awareness among consumers for energy usage, leading to optimized consumption, reduced costs, and energy conservation. To address the above issue , there is the requirement of an efficient system that provides real-time feedback on energy consumption in households. One such tool is PZEM004T energy chip, that helps to measures power consumption, voltage, current, energy usage, power factor, and frequency. By integrating this chip with an Arduino Uno and an LCD display, a practical measurement tool can be developed. This setup not only inform users about their electricity usage but also alert them about the overloading conditions, thereby able to reduce the electricity consumption. The present work constitutes the design, fabrication and operation of Cloud Based Smart Metering and Load Management using Raspberry Pi which are playing important role in the effective energy management. These systems offer advantages such as preventing energy metertampering and ensuring fair usage of electricity. All in all, the implementation of advanced metering technologies and real-time monitoring tools can significantly enhance consumer awareness and management of energy consumption whichultimately lead to cost savings, energy efficiency, and conservation efforts. The architecture of Smart Energy Meter is shown in Fig.1.
Keywords- Smart Energy Meter (SEM), Raspberry Pi, Energy Chip,Excel Data Streamer etc.
I. Introduction In current power utility setups, consumers typically receive usage information only once a month with their bill. This infrequent feedback interval makes it so difficult for
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Fig.1. Smart Energy Meter Architecture
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