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Review On Water Measuring Using Arduino

This document describes a project to measure water flow rate and volume using an Arduino and a YF-S201 water flow sensor. It discusses the design process which includes understanding the water flow sensor, wiring it to an Arduino, coding the Arduino to read sensor output and calculate flow rate and volume, calibrating the system, and potentially enclosing components. It also describes implementing the system by connecting the sensor to an Arduino, using libraries to read pulse output from the sensor, integrating a display module to show real-time readings, and verifying the system provides flow data. The results showed the flow sensor and Arduino electronic control system worked to acquire, process, display, and store water flow data.

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Review On Water Measuring Using Arduino

This document describes a project to measure water flow rate and volume using an Arduino and a YF-S201 water flow sensor. It discusses the design process which includes understanding the water flow sensor, wiring it to an Arduino, coding the Arduino to read sensor output and calculate flow rate and volume, calibrating the system, and potentially enclosing components. It also describes implementing the system by connecting the sensor to an Arduino, using libraries to read pulse output from the sensor, integrating a display module to show real-time readings, and verifying the system provides flow data. The results showed the flow sensor and Arduino electronic control system worked to acquire, process, display, and store water flow data.

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Measuring Water Flow Rate and Volume using Arduino & YF-S201 Water Flow Sensor

SDM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY,


Dharwad-580002
(An autonomous Institution affiliated to
Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi – 590018)

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

A Report on Review-1 of Mini Project-I

“Measuring Water Flow Rate & Volume using


Arduino & YF-S201 Water Flow Sensor”

Submitted by
Mr. Nachiketh G Ramagiri – USN:2SD21EC046
Mr. Itte Samarpan – USN:2SD22EC401
Mr. Laxman T Hiremani – USN:2SD22EC403
Mr. Nilesh M Kadolkar – USN:2SD22EC406

Students of 5th Semester

Under the guidance of


Dr. Kalmeshwar N Hosur
Department of ECE, SDMCET, Dharwad-02

Academic Year 2023-24


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Measuring Water Flow Rate and Volume using Arduino & YF-S201 Water Flow Sensor

1. Concept of the Project:-


Flow measurement and monitoring are critical for analysing fluid movement. The
flow is monitored using a variety of measuring methods. The positive displacement
flow measurement technique works on the idea of collecting a set volume of fluid
and measuring the time elapsed. Some flow measurement methods, on the other
hand, use forces created by the moving fluid as it overcomes established limitations
to indirectly measure the flow. The velocity of fluid across a defined region can be
used to monitor flow. The flow rate for voluminous flows is estimated from the
change in concentration. Traditional equipment such as flow metres, venturi metres,
orifice plates, and Pitot tubes has been used for decades.

Technology advancement has resulted in flow measurement modifications as


well. Flow metres that are activated by a magnetic field are combined with an
electrical circuit. The impeller magnets of a positive displacement flow metre
activate the latched circuit in the sensor, which emits and sends a square wave pulse
to a controller or any other monitoring device using an economical hot wire flow
metre that is not exposed by the flow but is exposed due to the pins in the lead frame
where thermic contact is provided.

As is known, the determination of water flow by the "velocity-area" method


is based on the measurement of two parameters. These parameters are the average
water velocity and the cross-sectional area of the flow. These two parameters are
determined using different measuring instruments or different measurement
methods. Geodetic methods are used to measure the cross-sectional surface of a flow,
while level sensors or hydrostatic pressure sensors are used in stationary flows.

Flow meter includes a paddle wheel, a sensitive element for measuring the
wheel's rotation speed (number of revolutions), and consumption rectifiers. For the
flowmeter to work without problems (without errors), there must be no turbulence
(accumulation) in the fluid flow entering the turbine.

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2. Design Process:-
PROPOSED SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE:-

Steps:-

1. Understanding the YF-S201 flow sensor:-


 Familiarize yourself with the sensor's datasheet to understand its pin
configuration, operating voltage, output signal, and flow rate specification.
2. Wiring connections:-
 Connect the YF-S201 sensor to the Arduino according to its pinout. Typically,
it involves connecting the power (VCC), ground (GND), and signal (usually
labelled as OUT) pins of the sensor to the corresponding pins on the Arduino.
3. Coding the Arduino:-
 Define variables to store flow rate, volume, time, etc.
 Use the Arduino IDE or preferred coding environment.
 Implement a method to read the sensor's output signal (pulse signal) and
convert it into flow rate and volume.
4. Calibration and testing:-
 Calibrate the system by comparing the measured flow rate and volume against
a known source.
 Test the system under various flow conditions to ensure accuracy and
reliability.
5. Enclosure or Final Setup:-
 Encase the Arduino, sensor, and associated components in an appropriate
enclosure if needed.
 Ensure proper waterproofing for the sensor if it's used in a water-based
environment.

Fig.1. Circuit Diagram

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Measuring Water Flow Rate and Volume using Arduino & YF-S201 Water Flow Sensor

3. Implementation Process:-
The steps for implementation are as follows:
1. Hardware setup:-
 Connect the VCC pin of the YF-S201 sensor to the 5V pin of the Arduino.
 Connect the GND pin of the YF-S201 sensor to the GND pin of the Arduino.
 Connect the signal pin of the YF-S201 sensor to a digital pin of the Arduino
(e.g., pin 2).
 If the sensor requires an external power source, provide it.
2. Software implementation:-
 Install the required libraries.
 Search for and install the "PulseSensor Playground" library or similar
(libraries for reading pulses that are useful for this sensor).
3. Integration and data display:-
 Integrate a display module (e.g., 16x2 LCD, OLED) to show real-time flow
rate and total volume readings.
 Modify the code to output data to the display module.

Fig.2. Implementation Process


4. Results:- Flow sensor YF-S201 with the electronic control system built using
open-source instrumentation, i.e., Arduino, IDE. This system serves as a data
acquisition system to acquire, process, display, and store data and can be used
for further analysis if any. The algorithm was designed in ARDUINO IDE and
is communicated.

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