microcontroller-based monitoring system for water filtration
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MICROCONTROLLER-BASEDMONITORING SYSTEM FOR WATER FILTRATION
Authors: Jann Dave B. Ponce, Carl Martin Bacus, Eltonbrix Q. Mabala, Edmar M. Manoza, Ernesto E. Empig, Allen C. Lowaton, Alan L. Vergara, Nieva M. Mapula, Harreez M. Villaruz
MSU – Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City, Philippines
Background of the Study
Description Details
Land area 81,337 hectares
Population 322,821
No. of barangays 44
City classification Highly urbanized
Water provider NAWASA
No. of Waterfalls 23
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Background of the Study
Description Details
Land area 81,337 hectares
Population 322,821
No. of barangays 44
City classification Highly urbanized
Water provider NAWASA
Water Source Ditucalan and
Abaga Intake
Dam
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Purpose of the Study
Gather and review necessary datatreatment of potable waterexisting water filtration devices
determine the pH level of the drinkable water
Design an appropriate model of water filtration system
Develop the MMSWF working prototypeDevelop a low-cost and portable prototypeDesign the hardware and firmware then integrate
Evaluate the efficiency of the MMSWF prototype
• Preliminary Investigation of the Targeted Area
• Conduct investigation in the subject areaPhase 1: Planning
• Plan and analyze the study
• Define system functionalities and operationPhase 2: Analysis
• Specify hardware and Software requirement
• Design hardware and the firmwarePhase 3: Designing
• Assemble the circuits & program the codes
• Individual test and repairPhase 4: Development
• Integrate software and hardware
• Compatibility test and repairPhase 5: Integration
Results and Discussion Preliminary Investigation
Questions Answers
Do you have water connection? Yes
What is your source for water? NAWASA
Which do you prefer to drink? Mineral Water
Is there a shortage of water in your area
after the typhoon Sendong?
Yes
Are you aware about the acidity or
basicity of the water that you are
drinking?
90 % --Yes
Do you monitor the pH of the water that
you are drinking?
No
How important for you to monitor the
pH(acidity or basicity) of the water that
you are drinking?
80% -
Important
Questions Answers
Do you want to have a device
that monitors the pH level of the
water in your barangay after a
disaster?
95% -Yes
If yes, do you want that to be.
Fixed or portable?
58%
Portable
Conclusion
The MMSWF prototype worked properly based on the defined features.
The developed prototype is portable and low-cost working prototype
The water filter was also able to remove impurities such as dirt and other solid particles during the filtration.
The pH sensor was able to get the input and output value of the water before and after the filtration process.
The researchers were able to compare the input and output value of the pH MMSWF and the digital pH meter.
Recommendations
Include a BioSentry sensor, which detects bacteria and other filthy organisms.
If implemented, MMSWF should also have a UV purifier for killing the bacteria.
Add volumetric and Time monitoring Features.
Use MMSWF in a place where the temperature will not exceed 30 degrees Celsius.
Limit the usage of the filter up to 2 L of contaminated water only.
To assure the quality of water, use only water that is stored in closed barrels and avoid using unsecured containers.