Two Omani students invent smart water metre
Published: 01:03 PM,Mar 26,2023 | EDITED : 04:03 PM,Mar 26,2023
MUSCAT: Two students from Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) have invented a smart water metre that keeps pace with the latest technology and can be used in establishments and homes alike,
In comments to ONA, Rayan al Kalbaniyah, said: “The device was designed to measure water consumption and display readings on the control panel connected to a special network that we designed under the name IoT Manager Oman water to control water consumption. The control panel records daily water consumption along with time and date and displays the details on a dashboard. The device also provides the possibility of remotely opening and closing the water valve through the control panel.”
A special system has been tried to control and reduce water consumption. When the daily water consumption reaches a certain limit the system sends an alarm on the user’s control panel to warn as the device is linked to the control panel through the NB-IOT network provided by Omantel. Developing this programming to activate the project through several stages using MQTT Message, Al Kalbaniyah said.
She added: “It took us six months to finish the project which went through several stages and with the help of Ericsson experts we searched for the available options and versions of water metering devices in the market. We devised a clear-cut action plan to accomplish the project, we identified the problems that would be solved by the smart water meter until we finally managed to invent the control panel and developed the system programming.” She concluded.
The other student inventor, Mawada al Khiariyah, said: “The importance of the invention lies in the fact that it facilitates water meter monitoring and controls water consumption at homes. We predicted many problems that can be tackled by the device including water leakage which can be solved as the device monitors and compares the quantities of water consumption to identify the possibility of a water leakage.”
She noted that the device can be used in smart agriculture as it can be programmed to provide each specific type of plant with the appropriate quantity of irrigation water. The device can be connected to sensors that measure the moisture level in the soil and then provide the quantity of water required to irrigate the plant.
The two young innovators are attempting to further develop the control panel by including additional features that facilitate the process of monitoring water consumption, extending the device’s functions, and expanding the range of problems that can be solved by the device. They expressed their hope that their invention will be supported by the relevant authorities in order to be developed and utilized on the ground. — ONA
In comments to ONA, Rayan al Kalbaniyah, said: “The device was designed to measure water consumption and display readings on the control panel connected to a special network that we designed under the name IoT Manager Oman water to control water consumption. The control panel records daily water consumption along with time and date and displays the details on a dashboard. The device also provides the possibility of remotely opening and closing the water valve through the control panel.”
A special system has been tried to control and reduce water consumption. When the daily water consumption reaches a certain limit the system sends an alarm on the user’s control panel to warn as the device is linked to the control panel through the NB-IOT network provided by Omantel. Developing this programming to activate the project through several stages using MQTT Message, Al Kalbaniyah said.
She added: “It took us six months to finish the project which went through several stages and with the help of Ericsson experts we searched for the available options and versions of water metering devices in the market. We devised a clear-cut action plan to accomplish the project, we identified the problems that would be solved by the smart water meter until we finally managed to invent the control panel and developed the system programming.” She concluded.
The other student inventor, Mawada al Khiariyah, said: “The importance of the invention lies in the fact that it facilitates water meter monitoring and controls water consumption at homes. We predicted many problems that can be tackled by the device including water leakage which can be solved as the device monitors and compares the quantities of water consumption to identify the possibility of a water leakage.”
She noted that the device can be used in smart agriculture as it can be programmed to provide each specific type of plant with the appropriate quantity of irrigation water. The device can be connected to sensors that measure the moisture level in the soil and then provide the quantity of water required to irrigate the plant.
The two young innovators are attempting to further develop the control panel by including additional features that facilitate the process of monitoring water consumption, extending the device’s functions, and expanding the range of problems that can be solved by the device. They expressed their hope that their invention will be supported by the relevant authorities in order to be developed and utilized on the ground. — ONA