Design and Construction of a 3-Phase Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)

Microcontroller-based automatic transfer switch between PHCN mains and standby generator.

About this project

Designs an ATS that detects mains failure, signals the generator to start, transfers load after stabilisation, and reverses on mains restoration. Targets small Nigerian businesses.

Suggested tech stack

  • Arduino / PIC
  • Contactors
  • Voltage sensors

Chapters 1–5 outline

Chapter 1

Introduction: background to automatic transfer switches, statement of the problem (frequent PHCN outages force manual switching, causing downtime and damage to appliances), aim and objectives, research questions, scope, significance of the study, and definition of terms.

Chapter 2

Literature Review: theoretical framework, review of related works on automatic transfer switches, gaps in existing studies, and a summary positioning this project.

Chapter 3

Methodology / System Analysis and Design: Arduino + contactors + voltage sensors + relay logic; design and construction methodology. Includes data collection method, system requirements, use-case and architecture diagrams (or population, sample size, and instrument).

Chapter 4

Implementation and Results: a working ATS panel that switches loads between two sources. Presentation of findings, testing, evaluation, and discussion of results.

Chapter 5

Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations: key findings, contribution to knowledge, limitations, and recommendations for further research.

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