Design and Simulation of Single Phase Intelligent Prepaid Energy Meter

Abstract

In this paper, the design and simulation of Intelligent Prepaid Energy Meter (IPEM) has been presented. The objectives of this work  are :( i) to model an IPEM,( ii) to show its reliability on  load measurement ; and (iii) to show graphical behavior of energy consumption pattern of different loads connected to power supply.  The design methodology is Artificial Intelligent (AI) based-using “ knowledge-based” and “cognitive simulation” approach.  The intelligentce properties and expected results of the proposed digital meter was modeled into the system; and was simulated using Matlab /Simulation tool. Results obtained were very satisfactory. If  fully implemented, on one hand, the estimated bills or irregular billing imposed by Power Holding Company of Nigeria(PHCN) on her customers will stop; and on the other hand ,revenue loss through unpaid bills suffered by PHCN will greatly reduce. This will have an overall effects on the nation’s economy as revenue collection will increase.

Keyword:Artificial Intelligence, Prepaid Energy Meter, Model, Simulation, Matlab/Simulink