Experimental Analysis of Boiler Feed Water Level Indication and Pump Monitoring Using IoT

Abstract

Modern technology largely depends on automation and control systems. Automation and control system refers to the use of various control systems for operating equipment such as machinery, processes in factories, boilers, heat treating ovens, switching on telephone networks, steering, and stabilization of ships, aircraft, automobiles, and other applications with minimal or reduced human intervention. The greatest advantage of automation and control system is that it saves labor. A water level indicator system is a device that indicates the level of water in a tank or reservoir. It is widely used in industrial applications such as boilers in nuclear power plants and residential applications. The project is to design a water level indicator with an automatic water pump controlling system. The water level sensor has been made to apprehend the water level properly. The microcontroller is responsible for precisely controlling the overall system, which reduces control complexity. It takes input through the sensor unit that senses the water level. After taking input, output intends the pump's action (on/off) with respect to the current water status of the tank. An Android app display unit indicates the pump's status and water level via IoT. Pump control will be possible from remote locations using the internet