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Technical Independent Study

Feasibility of a self-powered IoT water flow rate sensor

by Jimmy WU

Research Objective

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Existing Installation

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The Problem

1. Data Gap

2. Inaccurate measurement

3. High flow rate needed

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Potential Installation Environment

There is the problem of:
Lack of Power Source
Inaccurate measurement

Technical Development Approach

How to develop a precise water sensing module that is capable of self-sustaining power and transmitting data wirelessly through WiFi?

Development Requirement

The Problem

1. Data Gap

2. Inaccurate measurement

3. High flow rate needed

Experiment Focus

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MCU Power Consumption Analysis

Conclusion:

MCU Power Consumption is the most significant factor

Use of ESP 8266 Processer is preferred

Sensor Accuracy

Power Generation

System Model

Duration Last

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