- Title
- A Novel Water Level Control System for Sustainable Aquarium Use
- Creator
- Kok, Chiang Liang; Ho, Chee Kit; Tanjodi, Nicholas; Koh, Yit Yan
- Relation
- Electronics Vol. 13, Issue 11, no. 2033
- Publisher Link
- http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/electronics13112033
- Publisher
- MDPI AG
- Resource Type
- journal article
- Date
- 2024
- Description
- The advent of Internet of Things (IoT) technology has paved the way for innovative solutions in various domains, including aquarium maintenance. An IoT-based automated water changing system emerges as a promising solution to ensure a clean and healthy environment for aquarium inhabitants, thereby alleviating basic chores, particularly for aquarium hobbyists. Conventional solutions often fall short in reliability and affordability, merely focusing on water replacement without addressing other crucial factors. In contrast, this novel system integrates cutting-edge features, leveraging wireless monitoring facilitated by Home Assistant and incorporating water seasoning capabilities. Unlike existing systems, which lack comprehensive monitoring, this solution monitors a plethora of water parameters including water height, pH levels, salinity, temperature, and dissolved solids. This holistic approach enables the system to make informed decisions based on real-time data. Utilizing the gathered data, the system employs advanced algorithms to determine requisite actions. For instance, upon detecting a lower water level, it triggers the water vault to replenish water, ensuring optimal water volume for aquatic life. Additionally, it regulates temperature through heating and cooling mechanisms, ensuring the maintenance of ideal conditions for aquatic organisms. Moreover, the system proactively addresses anomalies by generating indicator requests for parameters beyond its operational scope, thereby facilitating timely intervention by the user. By amalgamating state-of-the-art IoT technology with comprehensive water monitoring and proactive decision making capabilities, this automated water changing system represents a significant advancement in aquarium maintenance, promising enhanced efficiency, reliability, and ultimately, a healthier aquatic ecosystem.
- Subject
- Iota-based automated; water changing system; parameters; ESP32; closed loop; smart home
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1512190
- Identifier
- uon:56595
- Identifier
- ISSN:2079-9292
- Rights
- © 2024 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
- Language
- eng
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