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DOI: 10.17148/IARJSET.2024.111234

LPG GAS DETECTOR WITH AUTO CUT OFF

USING ARDUINO
Vishwas M K1, Shravani G V2, Pooja V3, Harshith M K4, Dr Bharathi Gururaj 5
Department Of Electronics And Communication, K S Institute Of Technology, Bangalore, India 1
Department Of Electronics And Communication, K S Institute Of Technology, Bangalore, India 2
Department Of Electronics And Communication, K S Institute Of Technology, Bangalore, India 3
Department Of Electronics And Communication, K S Institute Of Technology, Bangalore, India 4
Professor, Department Of Electronics And Communication, K S Institute Of Technology, Bangalore, India 5

Abstract: The problem of gas leakage and fire is often encountered in our day-to-day life. LPG, Liquified Petroleum
Gas, is highly flammable gas used as fuel in heating appliances. Leakage of this gas raises the risk of building fire,
suffocation or an explosion. Most of the fire-breakouts in industries are due to gas leaks. These cause dreadful damage
to the equipment, human life leading to injuries, deaths, and environment. The mentioned problem can be solved with
the development of reliable techniques to detect gas leakage. We proposed a system to detect gas leakage automatically
with the help of gas sensor and Arduino microcontroller and alerts the person if there is gas leakage by buzzer alarm and
auto cutoff regulator..

Keywords: Gas sensor,MQ-6,Ardunio.

I. INTRODUCTION

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), or propane, which is a flammable gas used in many applications like homes, hostels,
industries, because of its desirable properties . Once a gas leak is detected, the smart management system can trigger
immediate actions to mitigate the risk. These actions can include activating alarms or sirens to alert occupants or nearby
individuals, sending notifications to relevant stakeholders, and initiating automated shut-off valves to stop the gas
supply. Additionally, this proposed system can provide detailed information about the leakage of the gas and fire.
Furthermore, these systems can generate valuable data and insights that can be used for preventive maintenance and
optimization. Analysing historical data on gas levels, patterns, and incidents makes it possible to identify potential
vulnerabilities, improve gas usage efficiency, and optimize safety protocols. The residential community, consisting of
multiple apartment buildings and houses, was located in a metropolitan area with a significant population. The
community utilized natural gas for heating, cooking, and other daily activities. Concerns over gas leaks and potential
risks prompted the community management to invest in a smart gas leakage detection system.

II. LITERATURE SURVEY

AUTHOR NAME &

TOPIC
YEAR INTERFERENCE

Automatic LPG Leakage Detector S.A. Thakare When the gas is sensed the warning signal and
using Arduino 2023 alarm sound will be activated.

S. Lakshmi Lavanya The IOT based intelligent gas leakage detector

Gas Leakage detector using Arduino
2023 using Arduino GSM module.

The led glows, buzzer sounds, LCD displays

P. Manohar
LPG Gas Leakage using Arduino message, GSM sends notification to user then
2023
exhaust fan runs and neutralize.

LPG Gas Monitoring System using A. Preeti Vinnarasi When gas is detected and sends the SMS to the user
Arduino 2021 to take necessary action and activates the alarm.

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Sensor based GAS Leakage Detector Dr. M. Pushpavalli

It detects the gas and turn on the alarm.
system 2022

It incades the level of las leakage in the

IOT based GAS leakage system using A.P. Linge
surrounding and indicates on lcd display and sends
Arduino 2022
the alert by turn on the buzzer.

The gas is detected led and buzzer are turned on

Ayesha Siddika
LPG Gas leakage Monitoring and alert and sends the message as ‘GAS DETECTED’ on
2020
system using Arduino the display.

III. METHODOLOGY

The LPG gas leakage detection system with an auto cutoff regulator using Arduino involves a detailed methodology
where an MQ-6 gas sensor is used to continuously monitor the air for the presence of LPG gas. When the gas
concentration surpasses a predefined threshold, the sensor sends a signal to the Arduino microcontroller, which processes
the data. If a leakage is detected, the Arduino triggers an alarm system, such as a buzzer , to alert nearby individuals of
the potential danger. Simultaneously, the Arduino sends a command to a relay module connected to an electric valve or
regulator that controls the gas supply. The relay, upon receiving the command, activates the valve to automatically shut
off the gas flow, preventing further leakage and minimizing the risk of fire or explosion. The system is powered by a
suitable power supply and includes safety features like manual override and testing options to ensure reliable operation.

IV. BLOCK DIAGRAM

Fig1:LPG gas auto detection system with auto cutoff regulator using Arduino

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V. FLOW CHART

Fig 2: Flow chart of LPG gas detection and auto cutoff regulator using Arduino

VI. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

Fig 3: Circuit diagram of LPG gas detector with auto cut off using Arduino

HARDWARE USED

1. Arduino UNO board:- Arduino UNO is a microcontroller board based on the ATmega328P. It has 14 digital
input/output pins .It allows users a simple pathway to creating interactive objects that can take input from switches and
sensors, and control physical outputs like lights, motors.

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Fig 4 : Arduino Uno

2. Exhaust fan:- These exhaust fans are very effective as they expel stale air The exhaust fan is used exhaust the leaked gas
from closed room to outside air .incorporated out in the These exhaust fans are very effective as they expel stale air directly outdoors.
The exhaust fan is used exhaust the leaked gas from closed room to outside air.

Fig 5 : exhaust fan

3.Gas sensor (MQ-6): MQ-6 Methane LPG Liquid Propane Gas Sensor Module is widely used in gas leakage detecting
pieces of equipment in family and industry, are suitable for detecting of LPG The sensor could be used to detect lpg gas.

Fig 6 : gas sensor(MQ-6)

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4.LPG gas regulator:- A gas regulator is used to maintain a uniform gas supply pressure to an appliance they ensure
the appliance is not over or under pressurized.

Fig 7: LPG gas regulator

5. Servo motor:- A servo motor is a rotary actuator that allows for precise control of angular position. It consists of a
motor coupled to a sensor for position feedback. It also requires a servo drive to complete the system. The drive uses the
feedback sensor to precisely control the rotary position of the motor

Fig 8:-Servo Motor

6.Buzzer:- A buzzer or beeper is an audio signaling device, which may be mechanical, electromechanical, or
piezoelectric (piezo for short). Typical uses of buzzers and beepers include alarm devices.

Fig 9 :-Buzzer

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7.Relay: A relay is an electrically operated switch. It consists of a set of input terminals for a single or multiple control
signals, and a set of operating contact terminals. The switch may have any number of contacts in multiple contact forms,
such as make contacts in multiple contact forms, such as make contacts, break contacts, or combination.

Fig 10 : Relay Module

SOFTWARE USED

1. Arduino IDE
The Arduino Integrated Development Environment - or Arduino Software (IDE) - contains a text editor for writing code,
a message area, a text console, a toolbar with buttons for common functions and a series of menus. It connects to the
Arduino hardware to upload programs and communicate with them.
Programs written using Arduino Software (IDE) are called sketches. These sketches are written in the text editor and are
saved with the file extension .ino.

Fig 11:Arduino IDE Tool

VII. RESULTS

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VII.APPLICANTIONS

• Domestic gas leakage detection.

• Industrial gas leakage detection.
• food and beverage to chemical production and wastewater treatment.
• Residential Buildings.
• Commercial Kitchens.
• Industrial Facilities.
• Laboratories.
• Hotels and Hospitality.
• Warehouses and Storage Facilities.
• Public Transport Vehicles.

CONCULSION

This project presented an Arduino-based gas leakage detection system utilizing Arduino UNO, MQ- 6 sensor, buzzer,
exhaust fan. The system effectively detects gas leaks and provides real time alerts through both local alarms, ensuring a
quick response to hazardous situations. It combines hardware and software tools such as Arduino UNO, MQ-6 gas
sensor, relay operated exhaust fan, buzzer and servo motor to enable automated action in case of any detected gas leak.
activates the exhaust fan towards clearing that area. In addition a servo motor is used for closing off the gas valve which
prevents excessive gas from escaping and turning into a dangerous incident

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