Climate Change Mitigation Tool Implemented through an Integrated and Resilient System to Measure and Monitor Operating Variables, Applied to Natural Wastewater Treatment Systems (NTSW) in Livestock Farms

Abstract

In this study, the main elements that can make up a Natural Treatment System for Wastewater (NTSW), its most important parameters and properties of operation and design, have been analyzed, as well as the environmental problems derived from the generation of large amounts of slurry. The objective of this paper is to propose a methodology to improve the operation of these systems, associated with small and medium-sized livestock farms, in insular and isolated systems such as the Canary Islands. An Integrated and Resilient System (IRS) for monitoring and measuring operational variables quasi-continuous and in situ is proposed. Low-cost technology and open source hardware are employed, as well as application of the IoT (Internet of Things) strategies to share and analyze the information collected in the cloud. In view of the high degree of resilience and the simplicity of this type of technology, as well as its low cost, it is concluded that it is feasible to create a measurement system with these characteristics that can be used for NTSW parameterization, and other purposes. Satisfactory results were obtained for several parameters (ambient temperature, relative humidity, UV radiation, atmospheric pressure). It is presented as a novel proposal based mainly on low-cost technology and free software with which to improve the NTSW operation process.

Development of a Platform for Monitoring the Levels of Dispersed Oxygen in River Components of a Water Supply Micro Basin Using Programmable Microcontrollers

“…We used probes manufactured by Atlas Scientific. Atlas Scientific is an American company that has years of experience manufacturing high-performance water quality sensors, which are widely used in scientific projects [39,43,44]. The calibration of each Atlas Scientific sensor is mandatory before deployment [44].…”

“…Atlas Scientific is an American company that has years of experience manufacturing high-performance water quality sensors, which are widely used in scientific projects [39,43,44]. The calibration of each Atlas Scientific sensor is mandatory before deployment [44]. The OD sensor is calibrated using a 9.00 mg/L reading in air and at atmospheric pressure.…”

Reliability Testing of a Low-Cost, Multi-Purpose Arduino-Based Data Logger Deployed in Several Applications Such as Outdoor Air Quality, Human Activity, Motion, and Exhaust Gas Monitoring

“…This can be seen in the many scientific publications that make use of this technology [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]. For example, they are used in agriculture and livestock farming [14][15][16], to monitor the irrigation of crops [17], the respiration rate of fruits and vegetables [18], the emission of methane from animals [19,20], change of water level during tides [21], water analysis [22], urban heat islands [23], etc. Arduino-based data loggers are also used to monitor energy production (e.g., solar energy [24,25]) or consumption.…”

Advancing Urban Wastewater Management: Optimizing Sewer Performance through Innovative Material Selection for the Armlet with a Wet Circuit Measurement System

“…Future research endeavors may also explore the incorporation of predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms to enhance the device's capabilities for accurate forecasting and intelligent decision-making [18,19]. Timely detection of rainwater ingress allows wastewater management authorities to implement immediate corrective actions, such as targeted cleaning, optimized pump operations, and diversion of excess flows to alternate treatment facilities [20]. These proactive measures contribute to improving system efficiency, reducing treatment costs, and minimizing the risk of overflows and environmental contamination [21][22][23].…”