Smart Cold Storage Monitoring for the Vegetable Industry

Authors

  • Vishwajeet Singh
  • Abhishek Chourasia
  • Sarthak Singh
  • Khushboo Joshi
  • Sachin Kalraiya

Keywords:

Data acquisition, Food quality control, Food storage, Humidity, Internet of Things (IoT), Light, Sensors, Temperature

Abstract

Food security and cleanliness are among the key concerns in arranging to anticipate the wastage of food. Be that as it may, for a need for innovation and numbness almost the impacts of humidity, temperature, and introduction to light and liquor substances on food. This has driven enormous misfortunes in numerous nourishment stores coming about from food rot. Right now, the larger part of food stores and distribution centres still depend on manual checking of the air variables related to food quality. These ordinary food inspection innovations are restricted to weight, volume, color and perspective inspection and as a result, don't give a parcel of data required on the quality of nourishment. The quality of the nourishment ought to be observed and it must be anticipated from decaying and rotting by the barometrical variables like temperature, mugginess and dim. This extension is centred on such a nourishment-checking framework which recommends efficient utilisation of different sensors to perform quality observing and control of food materials. More accurately, this framework comprises gas, temperature, light and mugginess sensors, which give the fundamental data required for assessing the quality of the pressed or put-away item. This data is transmitted wirelessly to a computer framework giving an interface where the client can watch the advancement of the item quality over time utilizing the Web of Things 2 innovation. Afterwards, the natural variables can be controlled like by refrigeration, vacuum capacity and other fitting control measures. This proposed system incorporates gas, temperature, light, and humidity sensors, which collectively provide essential data for evaluating the quality of packed or stored food items. These sensors continuously monitor the environmental conditions surrounding the food, allowing for real-time assessment of its quality. The collected data is then transmitted wirelessly to a computer system, which serves as an interface for users to monitor the quality of the food product over time. The system utilizes Internet of Things (IoT) technology, enabling remote monitoring and control of food quality. Users can access the interface through web-based platforms, allowing them to track the progression of food quality and take necessary actions to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage. Additionally, the system can facilitate environmental control measures such as refrigeration and vacuum sealing to preserve the quality of food products. Overall, this integrated food monitoring system offers a comprehensive solution for ensuring food quality and reducing wastage by leveraging advanced sensor technologies and IoT connectivity. Continuously monitoring environmental factors and providing real-time feedback, enables proactive measures to preserve the freshness and safety of food products throughout the supply chain.

Published

2024-03-11

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Articles