Anti-Tampering Device for Residential Energy Meter
Ertie C. Abana1, Marion James Ladia2, Dreexel Gil Balao3, Joel Balunsat4, Newel Dannug5, Julius Rom Paguigan6, Jovimar Torres7
1Ertie C. Abana, Center for Engineering Research and Technology Innovation, University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Philippines.
2Marion James Ladia, Electrical Engineering Program, University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Philippines.
3Dreexel Gil Balao, Electrical Engineering Program, University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Philippines.
4Joel Balunsat, Electrical Engineering Program, University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Philippines.
5Newel Dannug, Electrical Engineering Program, University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Philippines.
6Julius Rom Paguigan, Electrical Engineering Program, University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Philippines.
7Jovimar Torres, Electrical Engineering Program, University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Philippines.

Manuscript received on November 15, 2019. | Revised Manuscript received on November 23, 2019. | Manuscript published on November 30, 2019. | PP: 1825-1829 | Volume-8 Issue-4, November 2019. | Retrieval Number: C6247098319/2019©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.C6247.118419

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Abstract: In this study, an energy meter anti-theft device is designed in order to detect fully or partially-earthed tampering in energy meter of residential areas which contributes to non-technical loss (NTL). The device notifies the power company through Short Message Service (SMS) when it detects tampering from a particular residential area. The device detects tampering through the reading of the two current sensors that are connected to a microcontroller. The power company will get notified when one of the current sensors detects current while the other one has not or there is a difference from the reading of the two current sensors. From the testing conducted using the device, the result shows that the system is reliable in identifying the tampering in fully earthed condition and partially earthed condition. Moreover, the system also notifies the authority with an average time of 17.61 seconds. Upon notification, the power company can immediately disconnect the service line with an average of 20.71 seconds. When the problem is settled the power company can reconnect the line for an average of 7.6 seconds. The accuracy of the device in terms of sending notifications, receiving the commands, and cutting the service lines is 100 percent.
Keywords: Short Message Service, Energy Meter, Tampering, None-Technical Loss.
Scope of the Article: Renewable Energy Technology.