Design and Development of an Innovative Smart Meter for Real-Time Power Monitoring and Grid Optimization using Embedded Control and Sensor Integration

Krishna Sarker*
Department of Electrical Engineering, St. Thomas' College of Engineering & Technology, West Bengal, India.
Periodicity:July - September'2025

Abstract

The ever-evolving power grid demands advanced, intelligent metering solutions to enhance monitoring, efficiency, and real-time control. This paper presents the design and development of an innovative smart meter system that not only measures electrical parameters with precision but also facilitates intelligent decision-making using embedded control and sensor fusion techniques. The proposed system integrates an Arduino UNO R3, an ACS712-20A current sensor, a DHT11 humidity-temperature sensor, and signal conditioning components like OPAMP LM358 and XOR logic gates, ensuring both accuracy and adaptability. Input-side measurements record a voltage of 230 V, a current of 16.5 A, and a power factor of 0.98, while output-side data reflects 229.2 V, 15.74 A, and a power factor of 0.93, showcasing minimal losses and robust performance. Active and reactive power readings, along with real-time phase angle and frequency monitoring, further validate the model's applicability in smart grid systems. This cost-effective, modular smart meter prototype demonstrates excellent agreement between hardware and simulation results, proving its feasibility for deployment in both industrial and residential environments.

Keywords

Smart Meter, Power Monitoring, Arduino UNO, Sensor Integration, Load Analysis, ACS712.

How to Cite this Article?

Sarker, K. (2025). Design and Development of an Innovative Smart Meter for Real-Time Power Monitoring and Grid Optimization using Embedded Control and Sensor Integration. i-manager’s Journal on Electrical Engineering, 19(1), 11-24.

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