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Title: APPLICATION OF CURRENT DIFFERENTIAL PRINCIPLE IN THE DETECTION OF ENERGY THEFT IN A GSM-BASED SINGLE-PHASE SMART METER
Authors: Samson Oladayo Ayanlade and Daniel Taiwo Sawyer
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Samson Oladayo Ayanlade: Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Lead City University, Nigeria Daniel Taiwo Sawyer: Dept. of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria.

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Abstract: This study, based on current differential principle, developed a GSM-based Single-phase smart meter with the detection of energy theft due to meter bypassing and tampering. These were with a view to improving and reducing the distributed energy losses in distribution system and to minimize loss of revenue in the Nigeria power distribution industry. The smart meter unit was developed using various discrete components to measure energy usage, control the connection of the user remotely (connection and disconnection) and also to communicate with the utility and the consumer’s meter. The communication link between the consumer’s meter and Power Distribution Company were established with the aid of GSM module. The results obtained from the study showed 87% system efficient and the energy meter has a capacity of measuring minimum and maximum load current of 0.002A and 40 A, respectively.

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