JWCN_V1_N4_RP4 Debajyoti Pal Journal On Wireless Communication Networks 2320 - 2351 1 4 30 34 Wireless Sensor Networks; Radio Energy Dissipation Model; Balanced Energy Consumption; Cluster; Hierarchial Architecture In this paper we aim to deploy the clusters of a Wireless Sensor Network in such a way so that it leads to a balanced energy consumption. First, we discuss about the radio energy dissipation model [1] that is already in place and the corresponding protocols which are used. Thereafter, we focus on the protocols which are already in practice in such a system, outlining their major disadvantages. Later on, we propose a methodology/algorithm that improves the overall energy consumption which is supported by the results of the experiments carried out by the simulations. Finally, a comparative analysis is done over the results obtained by our algorithm and those which existed previously. January - March 2013 Copyright © 2013 i-manager publications. All rights reserved. i-manager Publications http://www.imanagerpublications.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=2190