Performance Improvement of an Intelligent Water Dispensing Mechanism using Transducer Technology

Abstract

This research involves the design improvement of an intelligent water dispensing mechanism using transducer technology which was aimed at delivering a user-friendly, efficient, and hygienic solution for dispensing drinking water. The primary objective is to create an automated system that utilizes sensors to provide a measured quantity of purified water, addressing the challenges of water scarcity and contamination. The system comprises a microcontroller-based control unit, touch-free sensor interfaces for selecting water quantities, and an advanced filtration mechanism to ensure water purity. The fabrication phase employed contemporary manufacturing techniques and materials to construct a durable and efficient prototype. The intelligent water dispensing mechanism effectively dispenses a volume of 0.5 and 1 liter with a flow rate of 0.05 liters per second(l/s). Each transaction consumes 500watt-seconds (Ws) or 1000 Ws of power respectively. The machine dispenses 0.5 liters of water in 10 seconds and 1 liter of water in 20 seconds, respectively. It can also handle up to 200 transactions daily, dispensing a total of 150 liters of water and consuming 150,120 Ws of power. Extensive testing was performed to assess the machine’s performance concerning accuracy, reliability, and user satisfaction. The results demonstrated that the sensor-operated system accurately dispensed the desired water volumes and maintained high standards of water quality. This project demonstrates the effectiveness of an intelligent water dispensing mechanism in delivering accessible and efficient resource management. With a sensor accuracy of 99% and a pump efficiency of 90%, the machine provides reliable and efficient performance. At the end of the procedure, it was observed that the machine was very effective in dispensing water with the aid of transducer technology with low power consumption as opposed to the conventional systems that offer lower efficiency and higher power consumption.