Remote operation of pumping station with metrics for trash and flood monitoring

Date of Publication

2014

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Electronics and Communications Engineering

Thesis Adviser

Elmer R. Magsino

Defense Panel Chair

Donabel D. Abuan

Defense Panel Member

Jay Robert B. Del Rosario
Gerino P. Mappatao

Abstract/Summary

Flooding has always been a major problem in our country and many factors can affect this situation. One of these factors is that the water from esteros are so high and stagnant that water from our drainage systems cannot flow properly out of the city.

This study aims to emulate an actual pumping station which is modeled based on the Libertad Pumping Station that covers the Pasay and Makati areas. However, in this study, the pumping station prototype can be manually, remotely, and automatically operated as opposed to the current setup of manual operation. Heavy rains and calamities prohibit MMDA personnel to report for duty because of safety and security measures of their family and belongings are also affected. Thus, by remotely operating the pumping station, through an Android application, the pump's full capacity is still maintained even when heavy rains are experienced and no personnel has reported for duty. In addition, the trash rakes can also be operated manually and remotely. The speed of the trash rakes can be varied depending on the amount of garbage present in the pumping station. The amount of garbage is also video-streamed to the android phone.

With the pump rate at its full working capacity, flood and water levels of certain areas can be forecasted through the rainfall amount, land area and the number of pumps operating. The website, babahaba.com, shows the flood forecast for certain places in Makati and Pasay. It can also show the forecast the time which the flood will subside.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU18752

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

xiii, 463 leaves : illustrations (some colored) ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Pumping stations; Pumping stations--Automatic control

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