Read the kilowatts hour used

phil

phil

@phil-MrnlzW Oct 26, 2024
I want to design a project that will read the kilowatts hour used. once the limit has been reached the circuit breaker should shedd the load. My problem is design the circiut that will read the kilowatts hour used. please assist. This is my university project.

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  • gohm

    gohm

    @gohm-F3UUpP Jan 31, 2010

    Have you considered a contactor/relay type setup instead of the breaker?
  • ecsanyi

    ecsanyi

    @ecsanyi-QmEBqm Feb 1, 2010

    phil
    I want to design a project that will read the kilowatts hour used. once the limit has been reached the circuit breaker should shedd the load. My problem is design the circiut that will read the kilowatts hour used. please assist. This is my university project.
    Try with some metering devices from Schneider, ABB, Siemens or some other manufacturers. You can use wiring diagram from devices and adjust it for your needs. In any case you will need CTs and/or VTs.

    Best regards,