- → Development of NAVIC disciplined Micro Phasor Measurement Unit (µ-PMU) suitable for the phasor measurement in the electrical power distribution system - The µ-PMU enables real-time measurement of electrical power distribution nodes and is integrated with the Indian NAVIC system for time synchronization. It is compliant with IEEE C37.118 standard and capable of measuring at micro-level resolution.
- → Development of a LoRaWAN based Add-on Communication module (ACM) to convert digital meters into smart meters - The ACM, connected via serial ports or optical interfaces, allows digital meters to become communicable smart meters for energy visualization, efficiency analysis, and remote load disconnect features. The patent for this development has been granted.
- → Development of a smart plug to convert non-communicable loads into smart loads and the creation of a demand response management program - The IoT-based smart plug monitors and controls load consumption. It is integrated with a home controller to execute automated demand response activities. A patent has been filed for the smart plug.
- → Development of communicable energy theft detection devices for electrical power distribution systems - This device monitors power consumption at both ends of the cable to flag possible energy theft, and includes a data analytics algorithm for effective energy auditing.
- → Development of Switch Guard to stop accidental operation of circuit breakers - An IoT device placed between the DC supply and spring charge system that prevents accidental operation by requiring an OTP (sent to an authorized person) to enable spring charge.
- → Development of protocol converter solution for seamless integration and interoperation of various power system protocols - The converter addresses data interoperability issues by converting packets from smart meters, PMUs, and field devices into a standardized protocol for SCADA data communication. The patent for this solution has been applied.
- → Development of indigenous Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) platform integrated with Common Information Model (CIM) - This platform is built with CIM to ensure data interoperability and includes algorithms for VoltVAR control, topology processing, state estimation, and feeder reconfiguration.
Other Developments / Demonstrations
- → Development of NAVIC disciplined Micro Phasor Measurement Unit (µ-PMU) suitable for voltage and current phasor measurements in the electrical power distribution system.
- → Development of a LoRaWAN based Add-on Communication module (ACM) to convert digital energy meters into smart meters.
- → Development of smart plug to convert non-communicable appliances into smart appliances for demand response management.
- → Development of communicable energy theft detection device for electrical power distribution system.
- → Development of Switch Guard to stop accidental operation of circuit breakers.
- → Development of a parameter estimation technique for untransposed distribution system cables.
- → Development of protocol converter solution for seamless integration and interoperation of data sets on various power system protocols.
- → Development of indigenous Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) platform integrated with Common Information Model (CIM).
- → Optimal Deployment of Charging Infrastructure, Pricing Strategies, and Scheduling of EVs in Electric Distribution Network.
- → Distribution system state estimation.
