This project aims to monitor household water usage and control pressure by integrating Internet of Things (IoT) devices and a cloud database system. The model enables users to track their water consumption in real-time, categorize water usage, and apply pressure-reducing mechanisms to save water efficiently.Here you can find the project poster and the detailed report.
The core objectives of this project are:
- Real-Time Monitoring: Categorize and monitor water usage through an IoT-based metering system connected to Firebase cloud database.
- Access to Pricing Information: Provide instant access to water usage costs and consumption patterns according to region.
- User-Friendly Interface: Display water consumption and pressure control data through an accessible mobile application.
- Pressure Control Mechanism: Implement a pressure-reducing system along an algorithm to help limit water overuse and improve conservation efforts.
- Instant Display of Water Usage: Track the total water consumption in liters and the associated costs based on per capita usage.
- Water Usage Categorization: Analyze water consumption within the household to identify areas of improvement.
- Pressure Reduction Mechanism: Apply a smart pressure reducer to minimize excess water flow and ensure efficient water usage.
- Mobile Interface: A mobile app pulls data from Firebase to display categorized water usage and pricing.
- NodeMCU ESP8266: Used to connect water meters to the cloud by transmitting data to the Firebase database.
- Firebase: Cloud database storing water consumption data.
- Arduino: Controls pressure reducers and receives commands to adjust water flow based on the data.
- Mobile Application: Displays water usage and alerts users when certain consumption thresholds are reached.
- Internet of Things (IoT): Enables real-time data collection from household water meters.
- Data Collection: Water meters are installed at water outlets (e.g., taps, showers) to measure water flow. The data is then sent to the cloud via Wi-Fi.
- Data Storage: The collected data is stored in a Firebase cloud database.
- Pressure Control: A motor controls the pressure reducer based on water consumption patterns, enabling pressure adjustment in real time.
- Mobile Interface: The mobile app pulls data from Firebase to display consumption statistics, pricing, and the functionality of the pressure-reduction system.
- The system successfully provided real-time water consumption data in liters.
- A pressure reduction of 13% was achieved, contributing to water conservation without affecting the user experience.
- Water usage data was categorized, and deviations were measured to be less than 2% at all measurement periods.
This project demonstrates a comprehensive solution to managing household water consumption through real-time monitoring, cloud storage, and pressure control algorithm. It promotes water conservation by making users aware of their usage patterns and provides a cost-effective way to reduce water waste.
- Integration of the mobile app into households to create widespread awareness of water usage.
- Expansion of the pressure reduction mechanism to ensure compatibility with various household appliances.
- Broader applications in agriculture, hydrology, and other water management fields.
- Kaan Uz: kaanuz2003@gmail.com
- Ali S. Ural: ali.semih.ural@drexel.edu
This project was developed for the Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2022 on behalf of Turkey, focusing on global water conservation efforts.