Smart grid and load management using plc and scada system

Electricity is playing an important role in the development of the industries. The countries that are using the ?automation systems? in every field especially in electricity and in managing loads are moving towards more development. Automation is the key that leads to the modernizat

Project Title

Smart grid and load management using plc and scada system

Project Area of Specialization

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Project Summary

Electricity is playing an important role in the development of the industries. The countries that are using the “automation systems” in every field especially in electricity and in managing loads are moving towards more development. Automation is the key that leads to the modernization and also is the way to increase the efficiency and the productivity. Different developing countries are started to introduce and work on smart grids and micro grids. Environmentally friendly power sources like sunlight based, wind, tidal, hydro and geothermal energy are used for generation purpose. Supervision is required for the control purpose in industries, that task is complicated one. So, PLCs and SCADA systems provide the interfacing platform to control, monitor, collect and alert the operator before the fault. Programming logic controllers (PLCs) are extensively used from the last few decades because of its features like they are flexible, reliable, and low power consumer. The software reduces the mere requirements and also optimize the control process using this. With the advancement of things and innovation in electronics and technology the SCADA system is an emerging technology used extensively. SCADA is the abbreviation of “supervisory control and data acquisition” as the name demonstrates it provides automatic control of equipment and supervision. In this proposed project this technology is used for the automatically switching (according to the demand) between sources like solar system and WAPDA, automation of the shifting system and automatically control the loads.

Project Objectives

• To develop smart grid system using Renewable energy sources like PV arrays for the production of electricity and switching between available energy sources under different circumstances.
• Making the system automated, using PLC and SCADA system to manage the load automatically.
• Using an interface HMI screen to supervise and operate the system.
• To get familiar with the use and working of PLCs and SCADA software.

Project Implementation Method

Solar system:

Solar panels are composed of photovoltaic cells that’s are used to convert solar energy into electrical energy.

WAPDA:

WAPDA is responsible for 220 to 230V supply with 50Hz frequency.

Volt/Convertor:

It is used to convert voltage from DC to AC or AC to DC. It may be rectifiers or Invertors. It converts voltage to a low value that can be taken by a PLC.

PLC:

PLC is used to switching and automation of WAPDA and solar system. It is also used here for managing load. We will use relays for switching of solar system and WAPDA and for load.

SCADA:

It is used here to monitor, control and collect data. All things will be changed automatically as well as manually.

Batteries:

Batteries are used to store additional energy that is generated by solar panels. Additional energy will be utilized in shortage or in load shedding.

Loads:

Different AC or DC loads are managed or automatically controlled using PLC and SCADA system. Load will be managed by digital outputs through Relays.

Benefits of the Project

ØDistribution intelligence

ØConsumer Engagement

ØGrid operation center

ØPower and fuel markets

ØMonitoring transmission of electricity

ØTraffic lights

ØIndustrial processes

ØWater distribution

ØBottle filing factories

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

ØIt is fast in obtaining response.

ØThis make the system more robust.

ØData can be monitored from anywhere.

ØLoads can be controlled using the HMI screen.

ØReduce the manual efforts.

ØHelps measure and improve energy consumption and cost.

ØThe advance system that is allow to store large amount of data.

ØData can be displayed in various format as per requirement of the user.

Final Deliverable of the Project

HW/SW integrated system

Core Industry

Energy

Other Industries

Others

Core Technology

Others

Other Technologies

Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and Clean Energy

Required Resources

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