A Review on Vampire Electricity
Alex Jenessie G. Botones1, Mediador C. De Leon III2, Adrian S. Ferreros3, Joshua T. Macaldo4,
Ara Mae P. Ricohermoso5, Samuel Isaac Teruel6
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Bachelor of Science Electronics Engineering,
University of Perpetual Help System Dalta
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Manila, Philippines
1
medjiek@gmail.com
2
Youngkhalood@gmail.com
3
anthonylowell.laxamana@gmail.com
4
joshua.macaldo@gmail.com
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smcore25@gmail.com
Abstract— This paper portrays the different procedures used to
lessen the vampire control devoured by electronic gadgets for local
applications. A survey featuring the significance of vampire control
alongside benefits and negative marks of different procedures used
to moderate the vampire control is managed in this paper.
Index Terms—Current sensing, Energy monitoring system,
Vampire power.
I. INTRODUCTION
With the increasing range of devices, the power consumption
is also estimated to be increasing proportionately [1]. This
ultimately leads to an increasing number of large power plants
that successively pollutes the environment and results in the
global warming [2]. The main reason for such high-power
consumption is solely mechanical devices have gone digital
nowadays [3]. Yet another alarming truth is the vampire power
consumed by the mentioned devices. Vampire power denotes the
power consumed by the devices in stand-by or throughout sleep
mode [4]. Research says vampire power consumption in average
home ranges from five-hitter to 100 percent of the household
energy consumption and also account for about 1 chronicles of
worldwide carbon dioxide emissions [5].
II. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The systems used in this study is significant to lessen the
vampire control expended are talked about the study. Systems,
for example, Electric Power Perception Systems and Automated
power control System gives 34% decrease in the vampire control
expended however has the drawback of manual intercession to
switch the gadgets. Current Sensing Technique gives extensive
decrease at the expense of warmth misfortune.
III.SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS
This study focuses on the appliances and devices with a cord
connected to the electricity source that keeps on leeching
electricity when plugged [6]. The situation looked into were the
causes of the vampire power also known as standby power where
the plug is kept out of sight and is designed no to be unplugged
[7]. It limits the study to house appliances and devices that is not
using power strips and alike [8].
IV. RELATED LITERATURE
Innovative system for the reduction of energy wastage due to
ghost or vampire power with the help of Visible Light
Communication, Very large scale integration (VLSI) devices and
the Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The system assembles
daily energy usage data using an Intelligent Energy Meter system
on a cloud server. The data of electricity consumption
requirement of various devices is processed on the server. An
intelligent energy switch is designed which lets the power supply
of an appliance connected to it to turn off and thus avoids the
excess electric leakage loss. The switch is operated using visual
light communication technique, it also utilizes the use of a relay
and Very large scale integration (VLSI) techniques for fast turn
off action. The total power consumption is also measured by the
intelligent energy meter [9].
The techniques used to reduce the vampire power consumed
are discussed in this paper. Techniques such as Electric Power
Visualization Systems and Automated power control System
provides 34% reduction in the vampire power consumed but has
the disadvantage of manual intervention to switch the devices.
Current Sensing Technique provides considerable reduction at the
cost of heat loss [10].
For a two-stage AC/DC converter to reduce the standby power
losses. The target for standby power loss is less than 1 W. It has
been shown that this goal has been achieved for the input voltage
varies from 90 V/AC to 265V/AC. The key to this success is the
proposed auxiliary circuit and PFC-off circuit. The former
provides fast start up process while not causing significant
standby power losses [11].
V. METHODOLOGY
Numerous systems were found in the writing which manages
the strategies embraced to decrease the vampire control expended.
Energy Monitoring System
Vitality observing framework proposed in [12] shows that, it
is conceivable to quantify the power overwhelmed by high
exactness and imagine it in easy to use configurations to take Electric Power 34% of intensity
important restorative activities. In this strategy, control expended Needs manual
2 Representation decrease is
is checked and estimated by shrewd electrical extension and is mediation
System accomplished
made accessible to the clients through the web server. Power Electric Power Shows better
devoured by this framework has more noteworthy effect on its Execution
Utilization execution
exhibition measurements. 3 Multifaceted
Investigation contrasted with
nature
Model [1]
Electric Power Visualization System
Costly and it
Another strategy to lessen the vampire control utilizing the Programmed
electric control representation framework created and is talked Automated isn't for all
and alarms the
about in [13]. To decrease the power utilization where 15% of 4 Power Control intents and
client about the
intensity devoured can be diminished by a vitality observing Framework purposes
power lost
framework. It is evaluated that by proceeding with a similar actualized
philosophy for one year, the power utilization of 34% was Vampire Power
diminished as revealed in [14]. Current utilization is
Power Loss are
5 Detecting diminished with
high in heat
Electric Power Consumption Analysis Model Strategy the detected
A numerical model of intensity utilization is portrayed with current
control sparing rules in [15]. Power utilization was seen as
decreased by over 35% during a five-day explore different VII. CONCLUSION
avenues regarding a DINK (Double Income No Kids) family. It
Vampire Power affects the electricity consumption of every
shows preferable execution over the representation framework.
home. It continuously consumed an amount of energy while the
devices are switch off but still plugged in. In this paper, numerous
Automated power control System
frameworks or techniques where strategically embraced to
In a computerized power control framework depicted in [16], decrease the vampire control expended. Providing 34% reduction
a web empowered illuminates how much power a machine is in the vampire power attack but has an unfavorable circumstance
expending is portrayed and turn on and off remotely. The of manual intervention to switch the devices is called Electric
completed unit is very greater in size and it will pay for itself in Power Visualization Systems and Automated power control
electrical reserve funds in around 30 years. In [17], the strategy System. While Current Sensing Technique is accounted for
for slicing capacity to the gear is actualized when the gadget isn't
providing a considerable reduction of 5-26% energy.
being used. The framework extensively lessens the vampire
control devoured by its insightful strategy. In any case, the VIII. RECOMMENDATIONS
impediment is that it doesn't turn on the hardware once it is off.
To address the problem regarding vampire power it is
essential to know what causes this phantom energy to consume a
Current Sensing Technique lot the percentage in electricity. Every household and
In the framework proposed in [17], the technique for current organization should be orient to deal about the issue. Based on
detecting is done through a weight resistor system. Weight study and analysis, this research paper compiled the following
resistor will scatter vitality as warmth, which is utilized to detect essential recommendations to all electricity consumers as to
the measure of current streaming in the ace electrical plug, suffice the energy account as much as 20% of a monthly electric
electrical plug to the slave attachments is controlled. This kind of bill. Unplug all electronics, appliances and chargers when it is not
current detecting is having more misfortunes. Furthermore, in this in use, setting electronics on “Energy save mode”, use a smart
procedure, the framework with its lord attachment will devour its power strips or power bars turning all devices off at once. Same
own reserve control since it can't be segregated by any means. It effect as unplugging each socket as flipping the switch on the
is accounted for that 5-26% of vitality got diminished in [18] power strip which prevents energy loss and make smart upgrades,
where a savvy control attachment procedure is utilized. old electronic devices and appliances has a higher standby
VI. DISCUSSION OF RESULTS consumption than “Energy Star” devices that also use less energy
all year round.
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