Automated water tank filtration system using LDR sensor
In this paper, we present the development of an automated water tank filtration system together with the study on water turbidity using light dependent resistor (LDR) as the sensing unit. The system comprises of a microcontroller (Arduino Uno), a micropump, a sensing unit and a water filter. The...
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
| Language: | English English |
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IEEE
2016
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| Summary: | In this paper, we present the development of an
automated water tank filtration system together with the study on
water turbidity using light dependent resistor (LDR) as the sensing
unit. The system comprises of a microcontroller (Arduino Uno), a
micropump, a sensing unit and a water filter. The main objective of
this paper is to study the ability of LDR sensing unit in detecting
changes in water and to define the turbidity value of the water. This
paper also described how the microcontroller controls the filtration
system. Experiments on water turbidity was conducted under two
conditions, undisturbed flow and continuous flow, which will affect
the measurements of the LDR. Results show that the LDR readings
in continuous flow require more time in between reading so that the
turbidity value can be consistent. Results show that the LDR
sensing together with the microcontroller can create a system that
is capable of measuring water turbidity not only for water tanks
but also for other water resources e.g. rivers, lakes, treatment
plants etc. The implementation of an automated water filtration
system can potentially help consumers in monitoring their water
tanks and can be included in the smart home system. |
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