MONITORING ALIRAN FLUIDA MENGGUNAKAN SENSOR ALIRAN BERBASIS IoT PADA SISTEM PERPIPAAN

Abstract

Water is a basic necessity for all, especially humans. Water is used for daily activities. The flow of water or specific fluids in its use, whether in residential or industrial settings, needs to be controlled or monitored. Fluid control is carried out to regulate flow rate, temperature, and pressure, ensuring that its use is as economical and precise as possible. Technological advancements, especially in the field of the Internet of Things (IoT), have enabled the creation of more effective and efficient monitoring systems. This research aims to design and build a practical tool that will be used in the mechatronics and automation systems laboratory at the State Polytechnic of Ujung Pandang. This tool is designed to monitor fluid flow rate using three water flow sensors. The sensor readings are displayed in real-time on three 20×4 LCD screens. The valve opening can be adjusted using two methods: manually with a potentiometer and via the Blynk application using a slider. Additionally, this tool is equipped with a temperature sensor and a water pressure sensor to monitor the fluid's condition, with the sensor readings displayed on a 16×2 LCD screen. This tool is created as a learning medium for students at the campus. Keywords: Internet of Things, Ball Valve, Servo Motor, Waterflow Sensor, Temperature Sensor.