Smart Power Socket

Group no: 27
Group members:
Aaqil Zackariya
Ishira Dahanayake
Supun Sugathapala
S.Nilushan
Shashini Maldeniya
PROBLEM STATEMENT

Mostly with our busy schedules we hardly find time to charge our electrical devices,
specially our mobile phones.
The ideal time for us is during night hours.
But there’s a comparatively large amount of energy wasted once accumulated over and
over.
And on the other hand, there’s a high risk of our electrical device being damaged due to
overcharging and even fire risks.
 OVER-CHARGING

CHARGING DEVICES

FIRE RISKS
CONTINUOUS POWER
SUPPLY TO DEVICES

OTHER ELECTRICAL
LOSS OF ENERGY
AND ELECTRONIC
WHEN NOT IN USE
DEVICES
 No. of charge and discharge cycles
depend on the voltage level

When over charged; voltage

level increases. Therefore
discharge cycles decreases

Table1-Discharged cycles and capacity as a function of

Performance of the device
charge voltage limit and life span of the battery
decreases.
 When over charged- device get
over heated

When over heated capacitance of

Table2-Estimated recoverable capacity when
storing LI- ion for one year at various
temperatures
the battery at same conditions may
decrease with the elevation of
temperature

Performance of the device

When over heated; may decrease.
As rechargeable devices contains batteries such as
Li ion battery, they may explode or burn as they
contain slurry of electrode and contacts that store
energy.
 Needs Hierarchy
Smart
Power
Socket

Energy
conservation at Safety Easy to use
standby mode

Electronically
Low electrical risk Light in weight Small in size Durable Easy maintenance Affordable LED Indicators
functioning

Ability to function
through
programmed timers
 Digitally
timed
system

LED support
lighting system

Durablility,
Portability,Fuse,
Insulating outer
covering

Safety, Easy maintenance,

Affordability
 Portability

Intended Objective List Power saving

(switches off once the entered time goes out)

Inexpensive

light in weight
Size

small in size
Safety

Convenient
Derived Objectives through Constraints

1. Portability
2. Convenience
3. Inexpensive
4. Power Saving
 Revised problem statement

A method to design a modified extension socket to

disconnect the power supply in electronic equipment
when the selected time is lapsed.
Available solutions

Selected Alternative :
Smart power socket with timed relays
Relay Switch ON/OFF

CONTROL UNIT
Problems faced
• The socket should be able to operate with all electrical devices.
• Selecting the required tools needed for the project
• Programming the device
• Input power to the circuit
• Product’s exterior design
• Assembly
• Further improvements on the product
Alternative 01: P I C P.S
Control Unit (Portability) (Inexpensive) (Convenience) (Power Total
Smart power socket with adjustable timers and
saving)
automatic cut off
P - 1 1 1 3
1 0 1 1 1
0 0 0 I 1 - 1 0 2
C 1 1 - 1 3
M 1 0 1 - 2

Ranking Points Weighted Objective

P 3 0.3

I 2 0.2
C 3 0.3
P.S 2 0.2

Sum 10 1.0
 Relay Switch ON/OFF
P I C P.S Total

P - 1.0 0.5 0.0 1.5

I 1.0 - 0.5 0.0 1.5

CONTROL
UNIT C 0.5 0.5 - 0.0 1.0

P.S 0.0 0.0 0.0 - 0.0

Alternative 02:
Smart power socket with adjustable timers and Rankin Points Add (1.5) Weighted Objectives

automatic cut off

P 1.50 3.00 0.30

I 1.50 3.00 0.30

C 1.00 2.50 0.25

P.S 0.00 1.50 0.15

SUM = 10.00 SUM = 1.00

Alternative 03: Rotatable smart power socket with relays

Ranking Points Add (1.75) Weighted Objectives

P 0.5 2.25 0.225

I 1.0 2.75 0.275
C 1.0 2.75 0.275
P.S 0.5 2.25 0.225
SUM = 10.00 SUM = 1.000

P I C P.S Total
P - 0.0 0.5 0.0 0.5
I 0 - 0.5 0.5 1.0
C 0.5 0.5 - 0.0 1.0
P.S 0.0 0.5 0.0 - 0.5

Control Unit
Selected design

5.8cm

19cm

2.5cm
3cm

Controlling Unit

- LCD Indicators

Relays
 Learning Outcomes
Technical
• Gathered some knowledge on
Arduino programming
• Learned to manipulate AC
current wit DC current
• Learned about relay switches
and other electronic equipment
Non- Technical
• Had a good experience in
working with a team
• Gaining knowledge and skills on
professional report writing
• Improving presentation skills
• Negotiating skills with 3rd party
vendors
THANK YOU