Water Flow Management System with Equipment Protection

Water scarcity is a growing problem in many regions. Therefore, intelligent management of the available water is needed. Aside from using water mains directly in households and farms, hydrophores are often used for local water system creation. Water tanks are filled with water when available in the...

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Main Authors: Todor Todorov, Valentin Tonkov
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
hydrophore
microcontroller
remote monitoring
sensor
water management
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Summary:Water scarcity is a growing problem in many regions. Therefore, intelligent management of the available water is needed. Aside from using water mains directly in households and farms, hydrophores are often used for local water system creation. Water tanks are filled with water when available in the water mains, and then the water is extracted with a hydrophore. Wells are also used as alternative water sources. Filling the tank manually requires human presence and can lead to water overflow. It is also better if the hydrophore is protected by switching it on or off depending on the water level measured, current, and pressure in its balloon. This paper presents a water management system designed to address these issues. The system utilizes various sensors to monitor water levels, pressure, and current. Microcontrollers analyze sensor data and control hydrophores and valves based on user-defined parameters. The system offers remote monitoring capabilities and can be configured for different water source scenarios (tanks vs. wells). The system was successfully implemented in real-world settings, including a factory. The benefits of the water management system include hydrophore protection, autonomous water management, and valuable data on well recovery rates and hydrophore operation cycles.
ISSN:2673-4591
DOI:10.3390/engproc2024070023