Mwewa, Melody (2013) Peak-Load Shifting Utilizing Load Factor Optimization: A Centralized Microprocessor-Based Smart Metering Demonstration. Masters thesis, University of Zambia.
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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.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Subjects: | Q Science > QC Physics |
| Divisions: | Africana |
| Depositing User: | Geoffrey Obatsa |
| Date Deposited: | 28 Mar 2019 14:12 |
| Last Modified: | 28 Mar 2019 14:12 |
| URI: | http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/9098 |
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