Smart Power Automation System
In today?s world most of the systems are operate on automation. Because of that the automotive systems are most efficient. Automation means use of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) instead of electromechanical devices. PLC based monitoring & control means use of automotive system in el
2025-06-28 16:35:39 - Adil Khan
Smart Power Automation System
Project Area of Specialization Electrical/Electronic EngineeringProject SummaryIn today’s world most of the systems are operate on automation. Because of that the automotive systems are most efficient. Automation means use of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) instead of electromechanical devices. PLC based monitoring & control means use of automotive system in electrical power system for monitoring the electrical parameters (like voltage, current, power factor, etc) & controlling load shed in electrical system with the help of PC/HMI.
Electric power monitoring and controlling system is an important part of electrical power systems in delivery of electricity to consumers. Automation in the monitoring and controlling field allows utilities to implement flexible control of distribution systems, which can be used to enhance efficiency, reliability, and quality of electric service.
For this purpose we have designed a ‘Smart Power Automation System’ which provides you the complete access to your power systems through monitoring and controlling at a single platform. This automated system gathered all essential data of electrical power systems on a single platform via PLC software in which the simulation is based on logic gates functions and the final user interface consist of organized electrical parameters and controlling/load shed interface on a single screen/HMI.
Following are the project objectives which will be all summed up on a single platform:
1) To real-time monitor and metering all primary outcomes of energy parameters via PLC.
2) To control/switching of electrical load and equipments via PLC.
3) To load shed/load management of power system via PLC.
The implementation method of the project is divided into following tasks breakup:
Task#1
To attain literature review and research about the project.
Task#2
Market survey.and acquire pre-requisite information about the hardware and software to be used in project.
Task#3
Designing of single line diagram (SLD), circuit diagrams and block diagrams of hardware systems.
Task#4
Purchasing of hardware equipments and install essential softwares to operate PLC system.
Task#5
Construction of system architecture/prototype model of the project as per SLD and circuit diagrams.
Task#6
To simulate/program logic gates and ladder logic designs on PLC software as per requirement.
Task#7
Commissioning of PLC into the system in order to connect, read and analyze hardware model.
Task#8
Connection of HMI with PLC to gather all monitoring and controlling data on a single platform.
Task#9
To perform final testing and trials of the project.
Task#10
Finalizing project report and presentation.
Following are the benefits of Smart Power Automation System:
1) Reduced manpower.
2) Time delay is reduced.
3) In control room itself monitor the plant and give commands through user.
4) Economical and safe operation
5) Is there any modification and future extension, we can easily update in PLC.
6) In substation and Distribution System, many switches are used, if there any one of the switch is trip means we can easily identify the particular area.
7) No need of Human Being required for changing the load.
8) All kinds of human errors and mistakes are minimized.
9) No continuous attention is required for monitoring the system.
10) No need of Site visits by Personnel for inspection
11) Reduced Space.
12) Economical and Energy Saving.
13) Greater Life and Reliability through Automation.
14) Tremendous Flexibility.
15) Automation protects workers by enabling problem areas to be detected and addressed automatically.
16) Alarms and system-wide monitoring enable operators to quickly address problems.
17) Historians provides the ability to view data in various ways to improve efficiency.
Following are the technical deliverables of the project:
1. Data gathering, along with data consistency checking and correcting.
2. Integrity checking of the distribution power system model.l
3. Periodic and event-driven system modeling and analysis.
4. Contingency analysis.
5. Coordinated Volt / VAR optimization.
6. Fault location, isolation, and service restoration.
7. Multi-level feeder reconfiguration/load shed.
8. Logging and reporting.
These processes are performed through direct interfaces with different databases and systems, comprehensive near real-time simulations of operating conditions, near real-time predictive optimization, and actual real-time control of distribution operations.
| Item Name | Type | No. of Units | Per Unit Cost (in Rs) | Total (in Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total in (Rs) | 79900 | |||
| PLC | Equipment | 1 | 12000 | 12000 |
| HMI | Equipment | 1 | 10000 | 10000 |
| Input Module | Equipment | 1 | 12000 | 12000 |
| Panel Board | Equipment | 1 | 5000 | 5000 |
| 3 phase AC Induction motor | Equipment | 1 | 11000 | 11000 |
| Single Phase load | Equipment | 4 | 500 | 2000 |
| MCB Breakers | Equipment | 5 | 600 | 3000 |
| Magnetic Contactor | Equipment | 1 | 5000 | 5000 |
| PLC Adaptor | Equipment | 1 | 3000 | 3000 |
| Push Buttons | Equipment | 10 | 10 | 100 |
| Control Cables | Equipment | 2 | 500 | 1000 |
| Connecting Wires | Equipment | 1 | 200 | 200 |
| Relay Modules | Equipment | 2 | 250 | 500 |
| Battery Bank | Equipment | 1 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Indicators LED’s | Equipment | 10 | 10 | 100 |
| DIN Rail | Miscellaneous | 1 | 800 | 800 |
| Terminal Block | Miscellaneous | 1 | 1200 | 1200 |
| Nut & Bolts | Miscellaneous | 1 | 500 | 500 |
| Wooden Stand | Miscellaneous | 1 | 1500 | 1500 |
| Structure Framing | Miscellaneous | 1 | 2500 | 2500 |
| Tolerance | Miscellaneous | 1 | 3500 | 3500 |