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.--

Bachelor's thesis

College of Industrial Technology.-- Bachelor of engineering technology major in computer engineering technology: Technological University of the Philippines, 2025.

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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.