Design of Cloud-based Remote Telemetry System for Small Power Generation System

In this project, a cloud-based system will be designed that will be able to measure the output voltage, output current, water flow rate and temperature etc in a small hydro-power plant. These measured quantities will be sent to the cloud. This data can be sent either by WiFi, or LTE, or GSM text mes

Project Title

Design of Cloud-based Remote Telemetry System for Small Power Generation System

Project Area of Specialization

Cloud Infrastructure

Project Summary

In this project, a cloud-based system will be designed that will be able to measure the output voltage, output current, water flow rate and temperature etc in a small hydro-power plant. These measured quantities will be sent to the cloud. This data can be sent either by WiFi, or LTE, or GSM text messages depending upon where the powerplant is located. The data in the cloud can be accessed from anywhere in the world.

A good application for this project is the micro-hydro-powerplants (MHPs) installed in the Northern Areas. They are installed in areas that are not easily accessible. The data is gathered manually by physically visiting the location. So, the gathered data is not real-time and is not reliable. With the proposed system, the data can be gathered in real-time and is very accurate.

The designed system can be used in any small power generation systems. The ex-Fata region is ideal for photovoltaic energy systems. The proposed system can be used in these photovoltaic systems.

Similarly, the coastal region in Baluchistan is ideal for Wind Energy system. The proposed system can be used in these Wind Energy systems without any modifications.

The system block diagram is shown below,

Project Objectives

The goal of this project is to design a telemetry system for small power generation systems like Micro-Hydro Powerplants, Photovoltaic Systems and Wind Energy Systems. The proposed project will mainly focus on the following objectives:

1. Measure the output voltage and current and thus output power of a small power generation system.
2. Gather the data from all the sensors in the power generation system.
3. Store the data gathered from all the sensors securely in the cloud.
4. Be able to send the data to the cloud using WiFi, LTE and GSM based interface.
5. Provide a web-based interface to the user to view the gathered data from the sensors.

Project Implementation Method

This project is implemented in the following steps.

1. First a simulation model will be built in Proteus and PSIM to validate the design.

2. Then, a Hardware prototype will be built as a proof of concept (PoC) using off the shelf sensors.

3. While the PoC is tested, the cloud infrastructure is developed.

4. Data is sent to the cloud using the WiFi module.

5. Data is sent to the cloud using the LTE module.

6. Data is sent to the cloud using the GSM module.

7. To reduce the size and cost of the system, the voltage and current measuring sensors are designed.

8. The system is tested with the indigenously designed sensors. 

9. The system is tested on the actual power plant.

Benefits of the Project

A good application for this project is the micro-hydro-powerplants (MHPs) installed in the Northern Areas. They are installed in areas that are not easily accessible. The data is gathered manually by physically visiting the location. So, the gathered data is not real-time and is not reliable. With the proposed system, the data can be gathered in real-time and is very accurate.

The designed system can be used in any small power generation systems. The ex-Fata region is ideal for photovoltaic energy systems. The proposed system can be used in these photovoltaic systems.

Similarly, the coastal region in Baluchistan is ideal for Wind Energy system. The proposed system can be used in these Wind Energy systems without any modifications.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

The final deliverables are both Hardware and Software. It also consists of Cloud Infrastructure.

A. Hardware deliverables:

    1. Voltage Sensor

    2. Current Sensor

    3. Temperature sensors

    4. Water flow sensor

    5. Microcontroller

    6. WiFi module

    7. GSM/LTE module

B. Software:

    1. Firmware in Microcontrollers

C. Cloud Infrastructure

    1. AWS cloud setup

Final Deliverable of the Project

HW/SW integrated system

Core Industry

Energy

Other Industries

Core Technology

Cloud Infrastructure

Other Technologies

Internet of Things (IoT)

Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and Clean Energy, Climate Action

Required Resources

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