Energy Consumption Management and Analysis of Carbon Emissions for Sustainable Intelligent Elevators

The global count of operational elevators exceeds 12 million, and their numbers are growing rapidly. While the energy consumption attributed to elevators in office buildings constitutes approximately 5% of the total building electricity usage, the significance of the modest proportion becomes substantial when aggregated across multiple buildings. The paper proposes the development of a smart elevator system to mitigate the inherent inefficiencies and safety issues present in traditional elevators. A primary focus is on addressing delays and safety risks associated with doors closing in proximity to individuals. To demonstrate the working of the system a controller has been employed along with a 7-segment display, Light Emitting Diodes with a key component being the integration of a photoresistor for precise presence detection. The overarching goal is to develop an intelligent elevator system that combines accurate person recognition with automatic door opening, significantly improving presence detection and overall safety. Additionally, the proposed paper addresses the prevalent issue of energy wastage in conventional elevator systems due to inadvertent button presses on unoccupied floors. Proposing a cost-effective solution utilizing controller and Photoresistor technology for presence detection, the paper outlines the design, implementation, and potential benefits of the proposed system. By intelligently responding to real-time occupancy, the smart elevator system aims to minimize energy usage during idle periods, offering a comprehensive solution to the inconveniences associated with traditional elevators.