DESIGN AND IMPELEMETATION OF SMART ELECTRICAL POWER METER FOR THE IRAQI ELECTRICAL NETWORK
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https://doi.org/10.112222/ijits.v1.i1.18610Keywords:
Electrical Energy, Electrical Networks, Smart Meters, Power Consumption, Arduino UNOAbstract
Consumption of electrical energy is one of the biggest challenges for the countries around the world. Most of the developing countries, including the Republic of Iraq, consume more electrical energy than they produce , leading to power outages during peak hours due to excessive energy demand. Therefore, there is a need to reduce the consumption of electrical power to overcome this issue. In this study, A novel design of digital smart power meter will be used for the Iraqi electrical network is proposed to eliminate the problem. Najaf City was elected as a case study. The smart digital power meter is used to measure the electrical power consumption and adjust the rate dynamically based on the time of day. The meter’s readings will be transferred to the distribution station by integrating a global system for mobile communication (GSM) module into the meter. Based on the results, the designed system offers many advantages. The system helps prevent the use of unnecessary devices during peak hours, assisting consumers in balancing the daily electricity load. Additionally, the implemented system introduces a cost-effective method for calculating power consumption, proving to be more efficient than the current meter system used by Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity, which relies on energy readers. The designed system also reduces fraudulent meter readers who collect money from citizens. By utilizing the proposed system, a live database will be created for each household, enabling the Ministry of Electricity to enhance consumption management and electricity generation across Iraq. Furthermore, the smart meter itself is highly cost-effective, being significantly cheaper than conventional power meter reading devices.
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