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dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1951/59886
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11401/71433
dc.description.sponsorshipThis work is sponsored by the Stony Brook University Graduate School in compliance with the requirements for completion of degree.en_US
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dc.format.mediumElectronic Resourceen_US
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherThe Graduate School, Stony Brook University: Stony Brook, NY.
dc.typeThesis
dcterms.abstractThis thesis deals with design and implementation of a high-resolution metering system for residential natural gas meters. Detailed experimental measurements are performed on the meter to characterize and understand its measurement properties. Results from these experiments are used to develop a simple, fast and accurate technique to non-intrusively monitor the gas consumption of individual appliances in homes by resolving small amounts of gas usage. The technique is applied on an existing meter retrofitted with a module that includes a high-resolution encoder to collect gas flow data and a microprocessor to analyze and identify appliance load profiles. This approach provides a number of appealing features including low cost, easy installation and integration with automated meter reading (AMR) systems. The application of this method to residential gas meters currently deployed is also given. This is done by performing a load simulation on realistic gas loads with the aim of identifying the necessary parameters that minimize the cost and complexity of the mechanical encoder module. The primary benefits of the system are efficiency analysis, appliance health monitoring and real-time customer feedback of gas usage. Additional benefits of include the ability to detect very small leaks and theft. This system has the potential for wide scale market adoption.
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dcterms.contributorKincaid, Johnen_US
dcterms.contributorLongtin, Jon Pen_US
dcterms.contributorHwang, David.en_US
dcterms.creatorTewolde, Mahder
dcterms.dateAccepted2013-05-22T17:35:41Z
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dcterms.descriptionDepartment of Mechanical Engineeringen_US
dcterms.extent98 pg.en_US
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dcterms.identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/1951/59886
dcterms.identifierTewolde_grad.sunysb_0771M_10957en_US
dcterms.identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/11401/71433
dcterms.issued2012-05-01
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dcterms.publisherThe Graduate School, Stony Brook University: Stony Brook, NY.
dcterms.subjectEngineering--Energy
dcterms.titleHigh-Resolution Gas Metering and Nonintrusive Appliance Load Monitoring System
dcterms.typeThesis


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