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Design and Implementation of a GSM-Enabled Smart Prepaid Energy Meter with Tamper Detec...

Branch: Electrical Engineering Type: Industry-applied final-year Major Project Standard: Mumbai University Rev-2019 'C' Scheme (Major Project I + II) Group: up to 4 students Assessment: 6 review-based milestones (100 marks)

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Design and Implementation of a GSM-Enabled Smart Prepaid Energy Meter with Tamper Detection and Mobile Billing

Objective: To develop a smart prepaid energy metering system with GSM-based tamper alerts and mobile billing for secure and transparent electricity usage monitoring.

Electricity theft, billing inefficiencies, and manual meter reading remain significant challenges for Indian power utilities, leading to revenue losses and unreliable consumer data. These issues affect both urban and rural consumers, utility companies, and distribution operators, increasing operational costs and reducing service quality.

This project proposes an engineering solution by designing a smart prepaid energy meter using real-time energy monitoring, GSM-based tamper alerts, and automated mobile billing. The approach integrates a microcontroller-based system with current and voltage sensors, GSM/GPRS module for communication, and a user-friendly mobile interface for recharging and alerts.

The key deliverables include a fully functional prototype energy meter with prepaid balance deduction, SMS alerts for tampering or low balance, remote recharge via mobile payment, and secure data logging. The working model will be demonstrated with live energy consumption, tamper simulation, and end-to-end billing workflow.

This solution enhances transparency, reduces theft, and supports digitalization in the power sector. It is scalable for deployment in residential, commercial, and semi-urban areas, and aligns with India's Smart Grid and Digital India initiatives.

Milestones

1. Synopsis & Problem Definition (Stage-I Review-1)

10 marks 28d

Submit project synopsis outlining the problem, objectives, and preliminary scope; reviewed by faculty guide for feasibility and relevance.

2. Literature / Market Survey & Requirement Analysis (Stage-I Review-2)

12 marks 28d

Present a survey of existing solutions, standards, and market products, with analysis of project-specific requirements; reviewed by project panel.

3. System Design, Methodology & Cost Analysis (Stage-I close)

18 marks 35d

Deliver detailed hardware/software design, block diagrams, methodology, and bill of materials with cost estimation; evaluated by design rubric.

4. Implementation / Fabrication of Working Model (Stage-II Review-1)

25 marks 42d

Develop and assemble the energy meter prototype, integrate hardware and software modules; demonstration and review of functional progress.

5. Testing, Results & Validation (Stage-II Review-2)

20 marks 35d

Conduct systematic testing for accuracy, tamper detection, and communication; present results and validation against standards to panel.

6. Report, Paper & Demonstration / Oral Defense (Stage-II final Oral & Practical)

15 marks 32d

Submit comprehensive report and research paper; demonstrate working model with live use-cases and defend engineering decisions to examiners.

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Session	Window	Enrolled
Design and Implementation of a GSM-Enabled Smart Prepaid ...	11 Jun 2026 to 10 Jun 2028	0

Skills you'll learn

CapstoneFinal-year projectMajor projectElectrical EngineeringEmbedded systems design and microcontroller programming (e.g.Arduino/ESP32)Power measurement circuit design (CT/PT integrationanalog interfacing)Wireless communication using GSM/GPRS modules (SIM800/900)System integration and PCB fabricationSoftware development for mobile/web billing interfaceTestingcalibrationand validation of energy metering accuracyTeamworkproject managementand technical documentationPresentation and demonstration of engineering solutions

Tools used

Microcontroller board (Arduino Uno/ESP32)GSM/GPRS module (SIM800/900)Current transformer (CT) and potential transformer (PT)Energy metering IC (e.g.ADE7757 or HLW8012)Proteus/OrCAD for circuit simulation and PCB designMobile app development platform (Android Studio/MIT App Inventor)IS 13779/IEC 62053 standards for energy metering

Prerequisites

Electrical Machines and MeasurementsMicrocontrollers and Embedded SystemsPower Systems and ProtectionDigital Signal Processing / Control Systems

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