Development of an iot-based electrical monitoring and safety breaker system/
Mervin Isaac B. Aguilos, Niel L. Falqueza, Ryan Carlo T. Panagane, Erick S. Pedere, and Ronan Greg R. Rosales.--
- Manila: Technological University of the Philippines, 2025.
- xiv, 118pages: 29cm.
Bachelor's thesis
College of Industrial Technology.--
Includes bibliographic references and index.
IoT-based electrical monitoring and safety breakers systems go a long way in maintaining electrical safety in residences and industries. Unfortunately, traditional circuit breakers are limited in many aspects, such as the absence of real-time monitoring and remote control and intelligent energy management features, which are now becoming increasingly essential in today's advanced technology-based environments. Existing circuit breaker systems, therefore, fail to incorporate features of real-time data tracking, anomaly detection, or user-friendly remote access. This gap necessitates an advanced solution integrated with smart technologies, making functions more convenient for the user and safer. To fill this gap, researchers developed The Breaker, an IoT-enabled electrical
monitoring and safety system. This incorporates numerous advanced features such as real- time data tracking, RFID-based device recognition, anomaly detection, and mobile and
web-based remote access, thereby providing a smarter alternative as per the traditional systems. Built using the Prototyping Model, it uses off-the-shelf components like ESP32 microcontroller, Raspberry Pi 4B, and numerous sensors. The researchers carried out vigorous tests of the system to check its performance and reliability and evaluated its quality as per ISO 25010:2011 software quality standard. Test results show that The Breaker outputs thus, compared to conventional circuit breakers, it takes electrical readings and detects faults much faster. ANOVA statistical analyses (F=0.0197, p>0.05) show that there is no statistically significant difference between user groups in their evaluation ratings, affirming consistency and reliability in user perception. The findings also indicate very positive feedback from users. Under the key attributes assessed, the system received an overall rating of "excellent," with a score of x̅= 4.67 for functional correctness, x̅= 4.70 for usability, and x̅= 4.77 for effectiveness. Its overall system score was awarded an average of x̅= 4.68, suggesting that satisfaction was highly rated on all fronts. The research will thus further enhanced safety in electrical systems and buttress energy management practices. The Breaker proves a viable and innovative way of dealing with modern electrical systems, as it is in tune with technological trends and safety standards.