New consumer load prototype for electricity theft monitoring

Abdullateef, Adoyele Isqeel and Salami, Momoh Jimoh Eyiomika and Musse, Mohamud Ahmed and Onasanya, Mobolaji Agbolade and Alebiosu, M. I. (2013) New consumer load prototype for electricity theft monitoring. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 57 (012061). pp. 1-10. ISSN 1757-8981

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Abstract

Illegal connection which is direct connection to the distribution feeder and tampering of energy meter has been identified as a major process through which nefarious consumers steal electricity on low voltage distribution system. This has contributed enormously to the revenue losses incurred by the power and energy providers. A Consumer Load Prototype (CLP) is constructed and proposed in this study in order to understand the best possible pattern through which the stealing process is effected in real life power consumption. The construction of consumer load prototype will facilitate real time simulation and data collection for the monitoring and detection of electricity theft on low voltage distribution system. The prototype involves electrical design and construction of consumer loads with application of various standard regulations from Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), formerly known as Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE). LABVIEW platform was used for data acquisition and the data shows a good representation of the connected loads. The prototype will assist researchers and power utilities, currently facing challenges in getting real time data for the study and monitoring of electricity theft. The simulation of electricity theft in real time is one of the contributions of this prototype. Similarly, the power and energy community including students will appreciate the practical approach which the prototype provides for real time information rather than software simulation which has hitherto been used in the study of electricity theft.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	2470/34609
Uncontrolled Keywords:	consumer load prototype
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Mechatronics Engineering
Depositing User:	Prof Momoh-Jimoh Salami
Date Deposited:	21 Jan 2014 12:34
Last Modified:	17 Mar 2014 10:07
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/34609

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