Waste Incinerator Monitoring System Based On Remote Communication With Android Interface
Waste Incinerator Monitoring System Based On Remote Communication With Android Interface
Corresponding Author:
Septriandi Wirayoga
Department of Electrical Engineering, State Polytechnic of Malang
Malang, East Java, Indonesia
Email: [email protected]
1. INTRODUCTION
The waste is collected at the neighborhood temporary disposal site (TPS) before being transferred to
landfills (TPA). However, waste containers used for waste transfer from the TPS to the landfill are often
delayed due to several factors that led to the construction of waste incinerators by the cleaning team. It is
hoped that this combustion furnace will be able to reduce the problem of unpleasant odors in the environment
caused by the accumulation of garbage in the TPS [1], [2]. Waste incineration is a necessary solution as one
of the alternatives to overcome the problem of waste volume that always increases every year in each region's
landfills along with population growth, changes in consumption patterns, and people's lifestyles. The issue of
waste accumulation in landfills in residential areas is not only related to environmental cleanliness and
aesthetics, but can cause other problems such as disease. This condition has a negative impact on the
environment and shortens the life of TPS and TPA, which in general in cities in Indonesia have the same
waste management, namely the "collect-transport" method where it is collected first at the TPS and then sent
to the landfill [3], [4].
Incineration is done to treat waste so that its volume and hazards can be reduced, and to capture or
destroy hazardous substances that may be released during combustion. The incineration process can also be
used to obtain energy, minerals, or chemical content from waste. There are various types and sizes of kilns,
as well as combinations of pre- and post-combustion treatments [5], [6]. In addition, there is a relationship
between the design of selectable municipal solid waste, hazardous waste, and incineration sludge waste.
Kilns are usually built for full oxidative combustion with temperatures of 850 °C to 1,400 °C [7], which is
probably the temperature at which calcination and melting processes occur [8]. This was the problem
encountered by the cleaning team from the Malang City environmental agency as there was no evidence that
the combustion temperature had reached the required standard and the escaping gas was polluting the vicinity
of the TPS. So the environmental agency requested remote monitoring of the temperature and combustion
gas particles so that it could ensure the conditions were safe [9].
In reference to article [10], research has addressed the challenge of solid waste management through
incineration, specifically by evaluating the efficiency of temperatures. However, it is noteworthy that the
measurements are confined to the combustion site. Drawing inspiration from advancements in remote
telemonitoring, exemplified in article [11] where the monitoring of remote lockers is seamlessly executed
through web or smartphone interfaces, there is potential for extending such technology to enhance
temperature measurement systems. This prospect is particularly evident in article [12], where a system
designed for high-temperature measurement could be evolved into a robust platform for remote monitoring
applications.
Therefore, monitoring system for outdoor waste burning based on internet of things (IoT) was
created which aims to optimize monitoring of waste combustion in the furnace for the cleaning team and the
environmental service of the City of Malang. In this research, a remote monitoring system has been made
using hardware in the form of sensors and microcontrollers integrated with the internet network [13], [14].
Every data obtained by each sensor will be sent to the cloud using a microcontroller so that it can be accessed
by the android application that has been made for the monitoring system [15]. The communication used in
this research is internet-based from a monitoring device connected to an access point via wireless
communication, so that to do remote monitoring there must be internet around the monitoring system and
android application [16], [17].
2. RESEARCH METHOD
To get the results of the research that has been completed there are several stages that must be
done [18]. The first stage is an understanding of waste storage and combustion. The second stage is about the
use of sensors for gas particle measurement. The third stage is about the use of high temperature combustion
detection sensors, namely K-type thermocouples. Then the fourth stage of understanding about remote
communication via the internet. The fifth stage is the creation of a system block diagram and its
implementation. The last stage analyzes the system that has been made. In the analysis process there are
3 things that will be measured, namely the gas particle sensor accuracy test, the high temperature sensor
accuracy test, and the overall system test [19].
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which is most likely the temperature at which calcination and melting processes take place. The result from
incinerating garbage shown on Table 1.
−1.53 𝑦
𝑥= √100 (1)
After obtaining the x value, proceed to (2) where y is the desired air quality standard (in ppm):
𝑅𝑠 = ( 𝑉𝑐 ∗ 𝑅𝐿 / 𝑉𝑅𝐿 ) – 𝑅𝐿 (2)
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in this context, 𝑅𝑠 is the sensor resistance, 𝑉𝑐 is the sensor input voltage, 𝑅𝐿 is the load resistance of the
circuit, and 𝑉𝑅𝐿 is the circuit output voltage. After calculating with the previous two equations, the next step
is to calculate the value of 𝑅𝑜, which is the comparison resistance for normal clean air conditions used as a
reference in (3).
𝑅𝑜 = 𝑥/𝑅𝑠 (3)
where 𝑇𝐴𝑀𝐵 is the ambient temperature (°C), 𝑇𝑅 is the remote junction temperature (°C), and 𝑉𝑂𝑈𝑇 is the
thermocouple voutput (µV). There are several temperature ranges and material kinds for thermocouples.
Type K thermocouples are one example of an operating temperature range that may be produced by
combining several types of metal conductors. Nickel and chromium make up the positive side (thermocouple
grade) of type K thermocouples, whereas nickel and aluminum make up the negative side (extension grade).
Due to its tendency to be less expensive, this kind of thermocouple is frequently employed for common
applications. available between 0 °C and +1,100 °C in temperature.
Figure 3. IoT
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For example, sensor data generated by soil moisture monitoring devices in a garden, when
processed, can help determine the optimal watering schedule. The communication block in IoT is responsible
for communication between devices and remote servers. IoT communication protocols generally operate at
the data link layer, network layer, transport layer, application layer, and audio/video link. Data obtained from
soil moisture monitoring devices in the garden can be used to establish an optimal watering schedule.
Communication between devices and remote servers is done through communication blocks, with IoT
communication protocols generally operating at the data link, network, transport, and application layers [29].
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The second measurement pertains to assessing the temperature measurement accuracy of the
MAX6675 sensor. This evaluation involved a comparative analysis, where we tested the sensor's ability to
read temperature against the readings obtained from a factory-calibrated K-type thermocouple thermometer.
The results of these accuracy tests are detailed in Table 3. A glance at the table reveals the MAX6675
sensor's remarkable temperature measurement accuracy, consistently yielding high values. Across ten
measurements, the sensor exhibited an accuracy spectrum, with the lowest value recorded at 96.60% and the
highest at 99.02%.
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The last test is about sending data from the system to the cloud database [31], which will be presented
in Table 4. From Table 4, it can be seen that out of 10 measurements, all data in the application was
successfully updated, with a success rate of 100%. In the 10 measurement, it was found that the system also
worked well by providing an alert update when the gas particles exceeded the predetermined threshold of
50 ppm.
4. CONCLUSION
The system's conclusion highlights its effective functionality. Initially, the seamless delivery of
output data from the sensor to the cloud database, subsequently presented via the application, ensures reliable
real-time monitoring via a smartphone. Calibration testing of the CO gas detection sensor was conducted by
collecting data from 5 measurement points every 5 minutes. The calibration results showed an impressive
average, with a success rate exceeding 90%. Similarly, the temperature sensor test, with 10 data points
gathered every 6 minutes, yielded an average calibration result surpassing 95%.
These robust calibration outcomes underscore the system's accuracy and reliability. Beyond
technical achievements, the research holds significance as a valuable resource for monitoring waste
incineration, providing a potential solution to mitigate waste accumulation in temporary and final landfills
worldwide, with a particular focus on Indonesia. The versatility of this research positions it as a credible
reference for waste management strategies, especially in Indonesian regions employing waste burning
practices. The potential implementation of these findings in waste management practices across Indonesia
further solidifies the research's practical relevance and positive impact on environmental sustainability.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This work was supported by the Malang State Polytechnic campus through DIPA 2022 funds, the
Trust [grant numbers SP DIPA – 023.18.2.677606/2022].
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BIOGRAPHIES OF AUTHORS
Ratna Ika Putri received the B.E. and M.E. degree in electrical engineering from
Brawijaya University, East Java Indonesia in 1994 and 2006. She has got teaching experience
nearly 12 years. Currently a Lecturer of Department Electronics at Malang State Politechnic,
East Java, Indonesia. Her current research interest in control, power electronics, and AI
technique. She is a member of IAENG. She can be contacted at email:
[email protected].
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Supriatna Adhisuwignjo received the S.T. and M.T. degrees in electrical
engineering from the University of Brawijaya Malang, in 1998 and 2007. He has been a
Lecturer of electrical engineering with the State Polytechnic of Malang, since 2000. He is
currently the director, of the State Polytechnic of Malang, Indonesia. He has authored or
coauthored more than 10 research, 7 publication journal, and one book. His research interests
include the applications of artificial intelligence, fuzzy logic, interface system, image
processing, artificial neural networks, and control. He can be contacted at email:
[email protected].
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