Solar Powered Paddy Irrigation System Using Arduino UNO Microcontroller: Battery Performance

Solar powered smart irrigation system

10.31227/osf.io/s5t72 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Viswanatha V

Keyword(s):

Solar Energy ◽

Irrigation System ◽

Photovoltaic Cells ◽

Gain Control ◽

Continuous Extraction ◽

Reservoir Water ◽

Op Amp ◽

System P ◽

Wet Condition ◽

Solar Powered

In the field of agriculture, use of proper method of irrigation is important because the main reason is the lack of rains and scarcity of land reservoir water. The continuous extraction of water from earth is reducing the water level due to which lot of land is coming slowly in the zones of un-irrigated land. Another very important reason of this is due to unplanned use of water due to which a significant amount of water goes waste. The system derives power from solar energy through photovoltaic cells. Hence, dependency on erratic commercial power is not required. In this paper we use solar energy which is used to operate the irrigation pump. The circuit comprises of sensor parts built using op-amp IC. Op-amp’s are configured here as a comparator. Two stiff probes are inserted in the soil to sense whether the soil is wet or dry. A microcontroller is used to control the whole system by monitoring the sensors and when sensors sense dry condition of soil, then microcontroller will send command to relay driver IC the contacts of which are used to switch on the motor and it will switch off the motor when the soil is in wet condition. The microcontroller does the above job as it receives the signal from the sensors through the output of the comparator, and these signals operate which is stored in ROM of the microcontroller. The condition of the pump i.e., ON/OFF is displayed on a 16X2 LCD which is interfaced to the microcontroller. Further it can be enhanced in future by interfacing it with a GSM modem to gain control over the switching operation of the motor.

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Economic and Financial Assessment of Solar-Powered Irrigation

Journal of Agricultural Science ◽

10.5539/jas.v12n4p185 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (4) ◽

pp. 185

Author(s):

Lana Mousa Abu-Nowar

Keyword(s):

Solar Energy ◽

Life Cycle Cost ◽

Net Present Value ◽

Function Analysis ◽

Irrigation System ◽

Water Productivity ◽

Cost Ratio ◽

Financial Indicators ◽

Labor Costs ◽

Solar Powered

This paper aimed at assessing the economic and financial viability of solar-powered irrigation of tomato crop in Jordan Valley. Data were collected from 16 tomato farms that use solar-powered irrigation system. Another 16 farms with diesel-powered irrigation system was investigated for comparative reasons. Descriptive statistics, Cost Function Analysis (CFA), Life-cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA), Water Productivity (WP) and the financial indicators of Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Payback Period (PP) and Benefit to Cost Ratio (B/C) were the main economic and financial analytical tools used in this study. The results of the study revealed that costs of inputs, labor costs and equipment and maintenance costs have had a lower adverse impact on the total revenues level when using solar-powered irrigation system. The results also indicated the preference of the investigated financial indicators (NPV, IRR, PP and B/C ratio) when solar-powered irrigation is used compared to diesel-powered irrigation. The results also revealed a lower cost of life of the farm under the use of solar-powered irrigation. The governmental policies and programs should be directed toward the concepts of renewable energy in general and solar energy uses in agriculture in particular. Special agricultural extension plans in training and capacity building of farmers and extension workers on the use of solar energy in irrigation of agricultural crops should be developed. Cooperation in the fields of solar energy between the Ministry of Agriculture and related parties such as the Royal Scientific Society and the Ministry of Energy should be initiated to conduct specialized researches in the fields of solar energy use in agriculture.

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PV Based Automatic Irrigation System

International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology ◽

10.22214/ijraset.2021.39171 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (12) ◽

pp. 21-30

Author(s):

M. Sreenivasulu Naik

Keyword(s):

Water Conservation ◽

Single Channel ◽

Irrigation System ◽

Low Cost ◽

Reservoir Water ◽

Moisture Sensor ◽

Soil Moisture Sensor ◽

World Energy ◽

Human Effort ◽

Solar Powered

Abstract: In Because of the lack of rains and scarcity of land reservoir water, proper irrigation methods are critical in the field of agriculture. The continuous extraction of water from the earth is lowering the water level, causing a lot of land to slowly come into the unirrigated zones. Another important reason for this is because of unplanned water use, which wastes a significant amount of water. This automatic plant irrigation system is used for this purpose. Solar energy is used to power the system via photovoltaic cells. As a result, there is no need to rely on erratic commercial power. In this digital age, we demand that everything around us be automated, reducing human effort. Electronic circuits are becoming more prevalent, making life easier and simpler in today's world. Energy and water scarcity are two major issues that everyone is dealing with these days. As a result, energy and water conservation are required. The goal is to create a solar-powered prototype that will automatically irrigate the field. Consider how convenient it will be to be able to focus on your next task while your field is being irrigated automatically and at a low cost. No worries about underirrigation or over-irrigation, water waste or expensive electricity, or your busy schedule. Keywords: Arduino Uno-Soil Moisture Sensor Submersible Water Pump - Single Channel Relay - Solar Panel - LCD Display - Buzzer - IDE

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Robust Concurrent Concept Selection and System Synthesis

20th Design Automation Conference: Volume 1 — Dynamic Mechanical Systems; Geometric Modeling and Features; Concurrent Engineering ◽

10.1115/detc1994-0055 ◽

1994 ◽

Author(s):

Wei Chen ◽

Janet K. Allen ◽

Farrokh Mistree

Keyword(s):

Irrigation System ◽

Preliminary Design ◽

Continuous Variables ◽

Engineering Systems ◽

Concept Selection ◽

Complex Engineering ◽

Solar Powered ◽

System Variables ◽

Complex Engineering Systems

Abstract In this paper, we introduce a concurrent approach to preliminary system design by using a modification of Taguchi’s method of robust design. It is possible to model interactions among component concept selections and synthesis of system variables. This approach also can improve computational efficiency and provide more design knowledge for the conceptual design of complex engineering systems. This technique is effective in dealing with both discrete and continuous variables simultaneously in design. We illustrate our approach by the preliminary design of a solar powered irrigation system. The selections of critical component concepts are integrated with the determination of system variables, i.e., the thermodynamic operating parameters.

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Modelling a 30kw Standalone Solar Powered Irrigation System

2020 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica ◽

10.1109/powerafrica49420.2020.9219921 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Sun WanQuan ◽

Emile Niringiyimana ◽

Patrobers Simiyu ◽

Vedaste Ndayishimiye ◽

Giovanni Dushimimana

Keyword(s):

Irrigation System ◽

Solar Powered

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Arduino UNO based Smart Irrigation System using GSM Module, Soil Moisture Sensor, Sun Tracking System and Inverter

2018 International Conference on Innovations in Science, Engineering and Technology (ICISET) ◽

10.1109/iciset.2018.8745597 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Chandidas Karmokar ◽

Jakaria Hasan ◽

Shaikhul Arefin Khan ◽

Md. Ibrahim Ibne Alam

Keyword(s):

Soil Moisture ◽

Irrigation System ◽

Tracking System ◽

Moisture Sensor ◽

Soil Moisture Sensor ◽

Arduino Uno

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Smart Irigasi Berbasis Arduino Sebagai Kontrol Air Subak untuk Mempertahankan Ketahanan Pangan

Jurnal SPEKTRUM ◽

10.24843/spektrum.2018.v05.i02.p13 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 94

Author(s):

I Kadek Agus Wahyu Raharja ◽

Fachri Zamzami ◽

I Gede Feryanda Fransiska ◽

I Gusti Ngurah Janardana

Keyword(s):

Monitoring System ◽

Rainy Season ◽

Water Distribution ◽

Irrigation System ◽

Water Discharge ◽

Dry Season ◽

Rice Fields ◽

Traditional Leader ◽

Value Of Water ◽

Solar Powered

Agriculture in Bali generally using Subak system as an irrigation system. This irrigation system is regulated by a traditional leader who is also a farmer in Bali. Water distribution is carried out according to the area of farmers land. The problems that can be happened on this irrigation system, such as the community that opens the floodgates to the rice fields, are not in accordance with the time provided by traditional leaders, and that can break the unity in the area. In addition, during the dry season the distribution of water is sometimes uneven because the availability of water in the dam does not meet the needs. So that Arduino-based Solar Powered Smart Irrigation is designed as one of the tools to facilitate the management of subak water distribution. The modeling made is to simulate 3 pieces of rice fields that are drained by water with the main source being the river and the source of the reserve in the form of a reservoir. This system is controlled based on the programmed time on the RTC module and the monitoring system uses the GSM SIM900 module. The data obtained is the value of water discharge in the rainy season of 2.090 L / s, the dry season of 11.18 L / s, and 0 L / s in the hard dry season.

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