Smart Sensor Network System based on ZigBee Technology to Monitor Grain Depot

Kumar, Santosh; Hiremath, Vishal; Rakhee, K

doi:10.5120/7929-1242

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“…The performance of the polymer CO2 Sensor has improved after such measures have been taken [6]. The food grains infected by pest and fungus could be controlled by monitoring the temperature, humidity and light [7]. The paper by Santhoshkumar et al discusses about the various sensors used to monitor and control the life of the food grains.…”

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“…The temperature of the grain storage places could be affected by various sources like sun, outside air temperature, heat generated by external respiration of both food and any insect pest in the food. The range of temperature threshold is 14 o C to 42 o C. The temperature sensor used for this purpose is LM35 [7]. The presence of moisture will help the various insects to live and reproduce.…”

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“…Some insects prefer light and some may not. The threshold value of light was set as 50 to 90 Lux [7]. All these three sensors were connected to Freeduino board and Zigbee.…”

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Food grain storage management system

Akila¹,

Shalini²

2018

IJET

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Food grain Wastage cripples a country’s economy to a great extent. Food grain wastage is also associated with wastage of water, manpower during agricultural activities and electricity power used in food processing industries. It even causes deforestation. Adequate measures have to be taken to properly store the food grains so that they remain edible. The proposed storage management system uses the sensors to measure the levels of humidity, temperature and ammonia gas which will help us monitor quality of the food grains. The main idea is to identify the quality of the food grains using the sensors such as Temperature, Humidity and Ammonia Gas. The Quality of the food grain is measured using the factors like Humidity, Temperature and Ammonia gas sensors and sent through Wireless Communication to the server and the server makes the decision and alarms about the quality of the food grain to the maintenance people. Food grain Wastage cripples a country’s economy to a great extent. Food grain wastage is also associated with wastage of water, manpower during agricultural activities and electricity power used in food processing industries. It even causes deforestation. Adequate measures have to be taken to properly store the food grains so that they remain edible. The proposed storage management system uses the sensors to measure the levels of humidity, temperature and ammonia gas which will help us monitor quality of the food grains. The standard of identifying the food quality could be improved by using more sensors and can be implemented in the Food Storage Industry.

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Food grain storage management system

Akila¹,

Shalini²

2018

IJET

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“…Insects and molds are the two prominent spoilers of stored grains and are influenced by these environmental factors. According to Onibonoje et al (), Kumar, Hiremath, and Rakhee (), and Hariprabha and Vasantharathna (): moisture content (MC) is a crucial physical factor to be considered in ensuring quality storage of grains. MC parameterizes humidity and temperature, and determines the extent and speed of fungi development and subsequent damage of the grains.…”

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“…Wang, Xu, Takahara, and Hassanein () and Wang, Zhang, and Wang () also discussed a multisensor integrated system for the monitoring and controlling of stored‐grain conditions, while Onibonoje et al () developed a wireless measuring system for MC in bulk grains stored in a silo. Kumar et al () and Surendra and Kishore () developed an ARM‐9‐based system for granary environmental monitoring and control. Galande et al () reported the use of an embedded monitoring system based an ARM‐11.…”

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A wireless sensor network system for monitoring environmental factors affecting bulk grains storability

Onibonoje

Nwulu

Bokoro

2019

J Food Process Engineering

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Many nations and their people rely on agriculture for gross domestic product and food security. Globally, 2.4 billion tons of grains are produced per annum. Efficient monitoring and control of the environmental factors affecting quality of granaries is therefore important to both farmers and governments. This study designs and develops a distributed low‐power, low‐cost but effective wireless monitoring system for storing bulk grains. Furthermore, a mini storage facility for grains is also designed and constructed according to standard considerations for a pilot test. The study deployed the developed wireless monitoring system with efficient coverage in the constructed mini bin and monitored the environmental factors affecting the quality of the stored grains over a time period. The entire system was then evaluated. From the obtained results, the developed system achieved optimal trade‐offs among coverage efficiency, reduced power consumption, reduced cost, real‐time monitoring, and longer node life. The system is appropriate for small and medium scale farmers and marketers. Practical applications The major application of the developed system resides in modular storage facilities for small scale farmers and middle level marketers of grains. The shortage or inaccessibility of small scale farmers and marketers of grains to resourceful storage bins has been eliminated. Furthermore, the system can possibly be deployed in existing large volume granary storage systems provided by governments in cities and major towns, for effective monitoring purpose. In most developing countries, many of the storage units provided by the governments for bulk grains are poorly managed. The relevance of this study is justified in its contribution to the provision of information on the selection of comparatively resourceful components for wireless monitoring systems. The network system analyses various components, topologies, and technologies based on specific criteria in order to identify the ones with comparative advantages. In summary, the developed wireless sensor network system helps to ensure food security and good economic returns of quality grains through well‐monitored, controlled, and affordable storage facilities.

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