WIRELESS POWER CONSUMPTION MONITORING

WIRELESS POWER CONSUMPTION MONITORING
SYSTEM
BY
AFOLABI ADESHOLA MUKTAR
110403014
ONAWALE SODIQ ALASHE OLAWALE
100403082
110408010
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
SUPERVISING LECTURER:
DR S.O ADETONA
SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF A BSC (HONS)
IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS.
NOVEMBER, 2015

CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that this project; WIRELESS POWER CONSUMPTION MONITORING
SYSTEM, was carried out by AFOLABI ADESHOLA MUKTAR, ALASHE OLAWALE,
ONAWALE SODIQ and submitted in the partial fulfillment of the requirement of the award of a
B.Sc. Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering in the University of Lagos, Akoka.
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Dr. S.O ADETONA AFOLABI ADESHOLA MUKTAR
Supervisor Author
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Dr. S.O ADETONA Prof. O. ADEGBENRO
Project Coordinator Head of Department
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DEDICATION
This project is dedicated to Almighty Allah, my beloved parents, friends and family and to all the
people that have in one way or the other impacted me.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We thank Almighty Allah for seeing us through five years of study in the University of Lagos.
Our profound gratitude goes to my project supervisor, Dr. Adetona, an embodiment of
knowledge, an epitome of discipline and diligence, for his invaluable suggestions and corrections
over the course of my project work.
Special appreciation to our parents, without them, all these wouldn‟t have been possible. Also to
our siblings, you guys have been wonderful, we really appreciate your moral support.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Title Page
Certification 2
Dedication 3
Acknowledgement 4
Table of contents 5
List of figures 7
Abstract 9
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1.Background to study 10
1.2.Aim and Objectives 11
1.3.Problem Statement 11
1.4.Motivation for the Project 11
1. 5.Scope of the project 12
1.6. Overview of the project 12
CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE RIEVIEW AND THEORETICAL BACKGROUND
2. 1.Introduction 13
2.2.Literature Reviews 13
2.3.The Arduino and Ethernet Shield 17
CHAPTER 3 METHODOLOGY
3.1 . Introduction 20
3.2 . Block Diagram of energy monitor device 20
3.3 . The Relay 21
3.4 . The Power Supply Circuit 23
3.5 . Arduino and Ethernet Shield
3.5.1. The Arduino Uno R3 24
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3.5.2. ATmega328p Microcontroller 25
3.5.3. Functions of each pins on the Arduino 25
3.5.4. The Arduino Software 27
3.5.5. WIFI Connectivity 28
3.6. The Liquid Crystal Display 29
3.7. Current Sensor and measurement 31
3.7.1 Theory and Operation of ACS712 32
3.7.2 Sensitivity and Output of ACS712 33
3.8. Mode of Operation of Proposed device 34
CHAPTER 4 RESULT AND CONCLUSION
4.1. Introduction 36
4.2. Results obtained when load is not connected 36
4.3. Results obtained when load is connected 37
4.4. Results obtained when soldering iron is connected 39
4.5. Overall Circuit Diagram 41
4.6. Discussion on Power Monitor Device 42
CHAPTER 5 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1. Conclusion 44
5.2. Future Studies 44
5.3. Recommendation 44
REFERENCES
APPENDIX Microcontroller Codes
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LIST OF FIGURES
Fig 2.1: Computerized monitoring system/model 14
Fig 2.2: SMS Sent by the Customer 15
Fig 2.3: SMS received Interface 15
Fig 2.4: Monthly Bill received By Customer 15
Fig 2.5: SMS from Server 15
Fig 2.6: GUI of Electronic bill information 16
Fig 2.7: Arduino Uno R3 18
Fig 2.8: Ethernet Shield 19
Fig 3.1: Block Diagram of Wireless Power Monitoring System 20
Fig 3.2: 5V Relay Module 21
Fig 3.3: Normally Open Relay 21
Fig 3.41: Operation of NO and NC on a light bulb 22
Fig 3.42: Relay Operation and Current Sensor 22
Fig 3.5: Proteus Simulation of power supply circuit 23
Fig 3.6: Arduino System Architecture 24
Fig 3.7: Arduino Board 26
Fig 3.8: The Arduino IDE interface 28
Fig 3.9: Various Pins on the LCD and Functions 29
Fig 3.10: Arduino Interfaced with LCD 30
Fig 3.11: The 16*4 LCD 31
Fig 3.12: ACS712 Current Sensor 31
Fig 3.13: Pin Configuration of ACS712 31
Fig 3.14: Hall Effect Principle 32
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Fig 3.15: Schematics of ACS712 Current Sensor Circuit 33
Fig 3.16: ACS712-20A Characteristic Performance 34 Fig 3.17:
Proteus Simulation of Proposed System 35
Fig 4.1: Power Monitor Interface Without Load Connected 36
Fig 4.2: Circuit Connection of Power Monitor without load connected 37
Fig 4.3: Power Monitor with Phone Charger Connected 38
Fig 4.4: Circuit Connection of Power Monitor with Load connected 38
Fig 4.5: Power Monitor Interface with Soldering Iron Connected 39
Fig 4.6: Circuit Connection of Power Monitor with Soldering Iron Connected 40
Fig 4.7: Overall Circuit Diagram 41
Fig 4.8: Host IP address 42
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