ZephyrPower
Real-time Power Consumption Monitoring
We have developed a web application aimed at revolutionizing the way factories monitor and manage power consumption.The client sought a solution to efficiently track and display real-time power consumption data for four key machines within their factory, backed by a robust database for long-term data storage and report generation.
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Project Objectives
We undertook the ZephyrPower project with a clear focus on achieving the following key objectives
- Real-time Data Collection
- Develop a system capable of gathering real-time power consumption data from each of the four machines independently.
- Data Centralization and Processing
- Aggregate and process data collected from the individual machines in a centralized system and store it securely in a database.
- User Interface Development
- Build a user-friendly web interface for authorized personnel to access and visualize the stored power consumption data.
- Security
- Ensure the system's robustness and security through third-party authentication integration.
Project Objectives
Real-time Data Collection
An embedded system was established using the powerful ESP32 microcontroller. The system was programmed using Micro Python to interact with sensors capable of measuring electricity consumption by each machine. Real-time data acquisition was facilitated through "Ethernet" connections for reliability and low-latency data transfer.
Data Centralization and Processing
A centralized system, powered by NodeJS was developed to aggregate data from the four machines. This central system processed the incoming data and prepared it for storage and retrieval. Data was efficiently transferred and stored in a MongoDB database, ensuring scalability and data integrity.
User Interface Development
A user-friendly web interface was crafted using the React framework. Authorized personnel could access the interface from any device with internet connectivity. The interface offered various visualization tools and features for data analysis.
Security
The system was fortified with the integration of Auth0 a third-party authentication system. User data and system access were tightly controlled to protect sensitive information.
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Challenges
- Synchronizing data acquisition across all four machines in real-time.
- Ensuring scalability and efficiency in handling incoming data.
- Implementing robust authentication measures to protect sensitive data and system access.
- Ensuring seamless communication between the ESP32 microcontroller and the sensors.
- Aggregating and processing data from individual machines without loss or delay.
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Business Outcomes.
- Real-time data availability empowers the client to make informed decisions promptly.
- Allows for immediate responses to fluctuations in power consumption.
- Enables the client to reduce energy costs and environmental impact.
- Facilitates historical data retrieval and trend analysis for informed strategic planning.
- Centralized data management streamlines monitoring and maintenance efforts.
- Supports the generation of comprehensive reports for internal and regulatory purposes.
