MUMBAI, India, Nov. 21 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202521105250 A) filed by Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute Of Technology, Pune, Maharashtra, on Oct. 31, for 'agri-tech smart starter with energy conservation.'
Inventor(s) include Prof. Rohit V Katre; Avishnay Sunil Dhande; Nivrutti Vishnu Mukunde; Rushikesh Kailas Bainade; and Vinayak Nanasaheb Patil.
The application for the patent was published on Nov. 21, under issue no. 47/2025.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The increasing demand for energy efficiency in industrial and agricultural sectors has made the enhancement of induction motor performance a critical focus area. Induction motors, while widely used for their robustness and reliability, often suffer from poor starting performance and low power factor, especially under varying load conditions. This project proposes the design and implementation of a project to improve the overall efficiency, operational safety, and power quality of induction motors. The smart starter not only ensures a smooth and controlled motor startup, reducing mechanical and electrical stress, but also incorporates real-time monitoring and intelligent control mechanisms for dynamic power factor improvement. The proposed system utilizes microcontroller-based technology to monitor key motor parameters such as voltage, current, and power factor. By incorporating suitable sensors and real-time signal processing algorithms, the smart starter identifies the phase lag between voltage and current and dynamically engages power factor correction capacitors to compensate for the reactive power component. This not only enhances the power factor but also minimizes energy losses, optimizes current draw, and reduces the burden on the power supply infrastructure. The system also includes protective features like overload detection, short-circuit prevention, and phase failure indication to ensure long-term reliability of the motor. Furthermore, the smart starter is designed with user-friendly interfacing for ease of configuration and monitoring. It supports features such as automated start/stop sequences, remote control, and fault logging, making it suitable for integration in both industrial automation and agricultural irrigation systems. By addressing both the starting issues and power factor inefficiencies of induction motors, this project contributes to improved energy conservation and system performance. The developed prototype demonstrates a cost-effective and scalable solution for modern motor control challenges, aligning with sustainable energy management practices and industrial efficiency standards."
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