IoT Based Compact, Low-Cost Dyeing Machine for Medium Scale Industrial Environment Applications

Abstract

Colouring clothes use the universal solvent “water” whose Potential of Hydrogen (pH) level is increased when combined with the chemical colouring agents. The proposed design is an innovation that uses centre sprinkler rod which supports to spread of the colour evenly all over the cloth. Arduino board helps in combining water and provisional colour as per the programmed mechanism. Ultrasonic sensor measures the range to which mixed colour must be filled in the container. Arduino board interconnected with ultrasonic sensor helps in operating the sprinkler rod, which supports for the even spread of dye all over the cloth. Even spread of dyes, lever mechanism is used to dip the cloth inside the container with the dyeing solution. The process will be repeated further for a pre-defined duration of time, based on the material of the cloth. After the process, the dyeing solution in the container is allowed to discharge. The pH sensor placed at the outlet will test the pH and will lead to a zero discharge water container. These zero dis-charge water containers incorporate the filtering process where the pH level of the water is reduced. This designed embedded device helps the lower middle-class people economically. The idea of protecting people is the first criterion met up with the designed product. Thus, this idea helps people to run a smooth lifestyle both in terms of money and health. Also, this designed device helps in retaining and reusing water for various other applications.

Design of IoT based real-time color recognition and mixing machine

“…This gave a new field in embedded systems called the "Internet of Things" (IoT). The IoT is also being used in the color mixing and regeneration process [26]. This paper presents the design of a fully automated color recognition and regeneration prototype.…”