Automated irrigation system using thermoelectric generator as soil moisture detector
Date of Publication
2012
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Electronics and Communications Engineering
Thesis Adviser
Enrique M. Manzano
Defense Panel Chair
Ann E. Dulay
Defense Panel Member
Miguel O. Gutierrez
Maria Antonette C. Roque
Abstract/Summary
The thesis aims to create an automated irrigation system using Thermo-electric generator (TEG) as a soil moisture detector. The TEG inserted in two heat exchangers is capable of finding the thermal difference between the air and the soil that establishes a relationship with soil's moisture condition. Being able to obtain the soil moisture level from the TEG's output, a microcontroller is used to automate the irrigation system. The irrigation system adapts to the soil area's condition it irrigates based from the moisture it detects via the TEG. The water consumption of the soil is controlled by the automated irrigation system based on the soil's condition and therefore, promotes water conservation compared to that of the water consumption of manual irrigation system.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU16879
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
115 [47] leaves: ill.(some col.) 28 cm
Recommended Citation
Bathan, J. M., Belen, M. R., Lao, P. M., & Tiu, J. C. (2012). Automated irrigation system using thermoelectric generator as soil moisture detector. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/14817
