Design and Implementation of a Digital Run-Time Meter for Electric Power Generating System

Oshevire Oyovwike Patrick, Joseph Ailenokhuoria Ogbekhiulu

Abstract


This paper present the design and implementation of a digital run-time meter for electric power generating system. A run-time meter is connected directly to the output of the generator terminals to measure the elapsed time of equipment while running. It helps users of electric power generating system to keep accurate track of maintenance interval thereby leading to increased reliability and maximized availability of the generating system. It was designed using the ATmega328P-PU microcontroller. The microcontroller senses when the generator is put ON and records its operating time. The elapsed time is displayed on an LCD screen. The run-time meter designed and implemented in this paper was able to record the operating time of a generator when it is put ON, pause recording when the generator is turned OFF and continue from previous count whenever the generator is put ON again with reading equivalent to real time.


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