Fertigation control system based on the mariotte siphon

Abstract

This paper adopts the Mariotte siphon to simplify the nutrient solution preparation structure while improving the liquid mixing accuracy for nutrient solution. A liquid mixing model suitable for EC and pH regulation was constructed by combining fuzzy control algorithms, and a set of fertigation nutrient solution control equipment was designed and developed. During the experiment, comparison was made between the Fuzzy-PID algorithm and the traditional PID algorithm in terms of nutrient solution configuration. The results show that the Fuzzy-PID algorithm is smoother and more stable compared to the PID algorithm. Through analysis of the liquid mixing accuracy with the venturi type fertigation machine, it was found that the fertigation machine designed with the Mariotte structure is more accurate for liquid mixing, and can better meet the needs of crop growth.