Journal of Control & Instrumentation

Journal of Control & Instrumentation Original Research

Evaluating the Performance of a Smart VCR System Using Python for Data Analysis Based on IoT

  1. Paritesh Nim IPS Academy, Institute of Engineering & Science, Indore,
  2. Deepak Shukla IPS Academy, Institute of Engineering & Science, Indore,
  3. Amit Chandak IPS Academy, Institute of Engineering & Science, Indore,

Abstract

Commercial buildings use a significant amount of electricity, with around 60% to 80% being attributed to the HVAC system. Implementing IoT and smart sensors can help reduce this consumption by 10% to 30%. To lower the electricity usage of air conditioners, a study has proposed an IoT-based smart VCR system with sensors, meters, gateway, and cloud computing modules. This system is designed to collect data and regulate the VCR system based on the set temperature, while also monitoring real-time power consumption through datasets. This allows each meter to control its corresponding compressor's cooling and heating operations, enabling local energy management. Additionally, the energy-saving strategy helps alleviate the power grid burden and reduces the load on the power station, leading to a positive impact on greenhouse gas reduction. This temperature takes into account the occupants' well-being and reduces power consumption. Furthermore, this model utilizes eco-friendly refrigerants.

Keywords

  • ESP32
  • Internet of things (IoT)
  • VCR System
  • python

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