Peak-load shifting utilizing load factor optimization: A centralized microprocessor-based Smart Metering demonstration
| dc.contributor.author | Mwewa, Melody | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2014-10-21T13:32:45Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2014-10-21T13:32:45Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2014-10-21 | |
| dc.description.abstract | In this work, a report is given of a centralized smart metering system intended to run an algorithm designed to address the problem of peak-hour energy deficit in Zambia. A survey study conducted in Lusaka to establish household power-usage patterns led to the development of the load-management software which was implemented on the Arduino Mega microcontroller. This system automatically regulated water heating and provided energy-usage information to the consumer at peak periods. These two interventions were enough to make a significant contribution to minimising peak-power usage, an outcome that could help to reduce the incidence of load shedding. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/3527 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.subject | Automatic Control | en_US |
| dc.subject | Microprocessors | en_US |
| dc.subject | Electronic Meters | en_US |
| dc.title | Peak-load shifting utilizing load factor optimization: A centralized microprocessor-based Smart Metering demonstration | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |