Comparative Analysis between the Shinyei PPD42NS and Plantower PMS7003 Low-Cost Air Quality Sensors

Proponent/s Name/s (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)

Camron Evan C. Ong, De La Salle University Integrated School, Manila
Kerby Matthew C. Chiu, De La Salle University Integrated School, Manila
Keziah Bryanna T. Lat, De La Salle University Integrated School, Manila
Mary Alaena Katelyn P. Magnaye, De La Salle University Integrated School, Manila

Document Types

Paper Presentation

School Code

N/A

School Name

De La Salle University Integrated School, Manila

Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)

Hiroki Asaba and Clement Y. Ong

Abstract/Executive Summary

Particulate matter (PM) is a form of air pollution that is considered harmful as these may cause respiratory problems. PM sensors are used to measure PM in the air and vary in costs. There have been many studies done on the accuracies of these sensors based on their price. In this research, a comparative analysis was done between a low-cost sensor, the Shinyei PPD42NS, and a mid-range sensor, the Plantower PMS7003. In previous studies, there were comparisons made between low quality sensors but no direct comparison between these two sensors. The tests were done in an indoor and outdoor environment wherein sensors were placed beside each other to measure particulate matter greater than 1 micron for a continuous span of 10 hours. Results from these tests showed that the Shinyei measurements broadly follow the more expensive Plantower but have more significant deviations over short periods. Larger deviations were noted in the morning and evening periods of testing. Recommendations for further characterization are provided in this paper.

Keywords

Particulate Matter; Air Quality Monitoring; Low-cost PM sensor; Shinyei PPD42NS; Plantower PMS7003

Research Theme (for Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation submissions only)

Computer and Software Technology, and Robotics (CSR)

Initial Consent for Publication

yes