IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

M.Lakshmanan; R. Manoj Kumaran; V.I Ajith; G.R Aravind Karthik; S. Sivaraj

Volume : VII, Issue : IV, April - 2018

A survey on real-time power monitoring for household appliances

M. Lakshmanan, R. Manoj Kumaran, V. I Ajith, G. R Aravind Karthik, S. Sivaraj

Abstract :

The Internet of Things (IoT) has allowed objects to be sensed and controlled remotely across existing networks by augmenting with sensors and actuators. IOT monitors physical, electrical & environment parameters. Electrical power is one such important parameter to be monitored. Monitoring such a parameter tends to be a challenge. We have proposed a simple, feasible, user–friendly, low–cost power monitor system with Wi–Fi capability connected across appliances fitted with sensitive sensors. This is facilitated by an Android mobile application which displays accurate household power consumption, consumption by individual appliances, billing cost estimations and usage alerts in real time.The survey is essential to an endeavour to replicate the development in this area and also points out the techniques in power monitoring schemes in various sectors.