I have some electric power readings collected from a smart meter. With each reading there is energy consumed as shown in figure at link.
Some readings do not have energy values. So, I need to calculate these values manually in order to complete the data set.
How should I calculate these missing values given the fact:
- The time interval between successive readings is 30 seconds
I used the formula energy(watt-hour)= power(in watts) * time(in hours), but it is not giving correct values on applying on the readings associated with energy values. How should I calculate the energy values? Is there any other approach to calculate energy values?
My calculations: Considering second reading given in figure:
Energy= power * time //(formula)
= 123.4582443 * 30
= 123.4582443 * 0.00833 //(time in hours)
= 1.028 watt- hour
but, correct value is 1670763.75
Best Answer
The reading of energy in the top of the final column is accumulated energy taken from power measurements that occured prior to this table. The 2nd energy reading is 1 watt hour larger than the previous reading.
From that and given that the time interval is 30 seconds, I calculate that the average power over that time period (30 seconds) is 120 watts i.e. 1 watt x 3600 / 30.
Does that help?
The fact that the power reading at 54:52 is 123.45 watts doesn't mean that it remained stable at value throughout the previous 30 seconds but it may have and the energy reading may not show enough decimal places to register this slight discrepancy.