Jehan Sasindu Kulathilaka

Mr. Jehan Sasindu Kulathilaka


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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2 August 2024 in Energies
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JKJehan Sasindu Kulathilaka
Jehan Sasindu Kulathilaka
SSS. Saravanan
S. Saravanan
HKH. D. H. P. Kumarasiri
H. D. H. P. Kumarasiri
LVLogeeshan Velmanickam
Logeeshan Velmanickam
SKSisil Kumarawadu
Sisil Kumarawadu
CWChathura Wanigasekara
Chathura Wanigasekara
As energy demand and electricity costs continue to rise, consumers are increasingly adopting energy-efficient practices and appliances, underscoring the need for detailed metering options like appliance-level load monitoring. Non-intrusive load monitoring (NILM) is particularly favored for its minimal hardware requirements and enhanced customer experience, especially in residential settings. However, commercial power systems present significant challenges due to greater load diversity and imbalance. To address these challenges, we introduce a novel neural network architecture that combines sequence-to-sequence, WaveNet, and ensembling techniques to identify and classify single-phase and three-phase loads using appliance power signatures in commercial power systems. Our approach, validated over four months, achieved an overall accuracy exceeding 93% for nine devices, including six single-phase and four three-phase loads. The study also highlights the importance of incorporating nonlinear loads, such as two different inverter-type air conditioners, within NILM frameworks to ensure accurate energy monitoring. Additionally, we developed a web-based NILM energy dashboard application that enables users to monitor and evaluate load performance, recognize usage patterns, and receive real-time alerts for potential faults. Our findings demonstrate the significant potential of our approach to enhance energy management and conservation efforts in commercial buildings with diverse and complex load profiles, contributing to more efficient energy use and addressing climate change challenges.