Abstract
A low power wireless sensor network utilizing the neutral to earth voltage as a power source is developed and analyzed. It consists of a batteryless energy harvesting powered wireless sensor nodes, a gateway (if needed) and a local or remote server (if used). An invasive energy harvesting method to use the voltage between the neutral conductor and the ground conductor is used for the sensor module. A test network is built in a household. Statistics of the household's electric current and the corresponding neutral conductor's voltage is obtained during a two months period. The statistics is further processed to verify the working principle of the proposed network and to enlighten its strengths and weaknesses. The sensor nodes are developed using widely existing electronic components and don't require specialized devices.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings - 2018 17th International Ural Conference on AC Electric Drives, ACED 2018 |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) |
Pages | 1-6 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Volume | 2018-April |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781538624227 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 18 Apr 2018 |
Event | 17th International Ural Conference on Alternating Current Electric Drives, ACED 2018 - Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation Duration: 26 Mar 2018 → 30 Mar 2018 |
Conference
Conference | 17th International Ural Conference on Alternating Current Electric Drives, ACED 2018 |
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Country/Territory | Russian Federation |
City | Ekaterinburg |
Period | 26/03/18 → 30/03/18 |
Keywords
- decentralized management
- energy efficiency
- energy harvesting
- load management
- Neutral to Earth Voltage
- Wireless Sensor Network