Home automation system for energy management through power lines

Date of Publication

2009

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Electronics and Communications Engineering

Thesis Adviser

Ann E. Dulay

Defense Panel Chair

Cesar A. Llorente

Defense Panel Member

Miguel O. Gutierrez
Oswald L. Sapang

Abstract/Summary

Home Automation System connects household appliances together on a network so that it can be automatically or manually controlled using a common interface and can react with each other. Interconnection between these devices can either be through wires (phone lines, power-lines) or through radio waves.

The thesis is to implement a microcontroller-based home automation system for energy management through power lines. The system will be applied to an energy management scheme that controls the consumption of the selected appliances. The system is basically composed of the main controller and PLC modems which are connected via the existing power lines and appliance controller where appliances are connected. The user just keys in the maximum desired consumption for the month, and the system will function by itself. An alarm will be integrated on the main controller to notify the priority settings. The user has an option to disable or reset the system.

With the said thesis, people will have the capacity to regulate one's desire electric consumption every month, thus one will be able to cut down expenses. Lower consumption provides low heat dissipation which decreases energy use therefore, friendly to the environment. Also, the said system will provide more convenience to the users because it will automatically do the tasks depending to the user's own personal preferences.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU14865

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 v. (various foliations) : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Home automation; Electric lines

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