Microcontroller-based automatic control and telemetry system for the Gacab, Abra micro-hydroelectric power plant
Date of Publication
2007
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering
Subject Categories
Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Electronics and Communications Engineering
Thesis Adviser
Jose Antonio M. Catalan
Defense Panel Member
Analene M. Nagayo
Antonio S. Gonzales
Abstract/Summary
The installation and development of Micro-Hydroelectric power plants has paved way for the improvement of the lives of the people who live in remote areas. Micro-hydroelectric power plants not only provide electricity to the townspeople but also, it provides other livelihood projects. Although these power plants prove to be beneficial, the painstaking task of manually monitoring and adjusting the valves to produce and maintain a constant voltage level arises.
Through technology, the automation of the plant's control mechanism and remote monitoring of parameters are possible. The automatic control mechanism of the plant through Fuzzy Logic adjusts the guide vane of the plant depending on the load to maintain a voltage level within 218-222V. Furthermore, voltage and current levels are measured and acquired through a data acquisition module, which is then linked to a GSM module through a ZILOG Z8F6423 Microcontroller. The GSM module sends the gathered data via SMS to a receiving cellular phone, Nokia 7110. A GUI is made by using Visual C++ to display the data from the cellular phone, and allows the user to request data from the on-site power plant.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU13957
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
1 v. (various foliations) : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Hydroelectric power plants--Abra (Philippines); Hydraulic machinery; Water-power
Recommended Citation
Gillo, A. L., Gomez, D. Z., Nazarea, R. V., & Rubio, A. A. (2007). Microcontroller-based automatic control and telemetry system for the Gacab, Abra micro-hydroelectric power plant. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/14294
