| Title |
A Case Study of Measuring and Analyzing Electric Energy Usage in University Facilities Using Smart Plug |
| Authors |
Park, Jun-Young ; Lee, Chun-Kyong ; Park, Tae-Keun |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK_SC.2018.34.9.27 |
| Keywords |
Internet of Things(IOT) ; Smart Plug ; Building Energy Saving ; Monitoring of Electric Energy ; Standby Power |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate and analyze the function of a Smart Plug before and after it is applied on the electrical appliances by controlling standby power usage. The research measures and analyzes the amount of electrical energy used while activating the Smart Plug with two types of appliances in a university facilities. The smart plugs were applied into a Group 1 appliances (Multi-function device, computer, laptop, Air con) which completely hinder the standby power, and a Group 2 appliances (Refrigerator, cold and hot water dispenser) which does not completely hinder the standby powers due to the characteristics of the function. First, the total standby power saving of all electrical appliances (Group 1 and Group 2) using the Smart plug was measured as 4.59%. Second, the energy saving of the Group 1 products was analyzed as 26.43%. Third, the standby power saving of the air conditioners from mid October to early December was measured as 31.06%, during the seasons when air conditioning was not actively in use. The research indicates that all specified appliances did have better energy efficiency with the Smart plug regardless of the amount of energy usage. |