David ShinMentor: Professor S. Shivendu
Collaborator: Sumit Deo
The ResearchInvestigate smart appliances and smart
meters
Examine the behavior patterns of residents Survey (1-20 questions)
Understand the processes that manage electrical usage
PurposeTo find out if usage of a smart appliances
contributes to solving California’s energy infrastructure problem
Determine the effectiveness of smart meters specifically in raising energy consciousness and diminishing electrical costs
Iso-Energy-Efficient Sphere
Behavioral FactorsUsage PatternsEnergy Consciousness
The Iso Energy-Efficient Surface
Technical FactorsEngineering DesignTechnical Specifications
Managerial FactorsDistribution of loadEnergy Sourcing and Flow
Any point on the surface will have same energy‐efficiency
What exactly is a Smart Meter?• Electric meter
• Energy consumption
• Telemetering
• Smart Profile
What are Smart Appliances?Electricity informationUtility SignalsEmergency situations
Data from U.S. Association of Home Appliance Manufactures (AHAM)
What are Smart Appliances? part 2Energy Usage Profile
Power usage at optimal time
Data from U.S. Association of Home Appliance Manufactures (AHAM)
Courtesy of GE
Sample Survey Result - I
Sample Survey Result - II
ConclusionsConducted residents save energy through:
Fluorescent light bulbsProper refrigerator settings
However, two important factors that stifle the energy efficiency in Southern CaliforniaLack of smart appliances (Ex: use of
outdated refrigerator model)Inadequate energy consciousness (Ex:
vampire power )
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