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My Final Year Project
Robel Negasi
University of ManchesterElectrical and Electronic Engineer
eAgri Project- Smart Sensors for Rice Farming
University of Manchester (July 2014)MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• 4th Year Team Project: Smart Sensors Networks
• Summer Intern: User Friendly Simulation Package• For Analysing Power Networks
• 3rd Year Individual Project: Impact of Wind Generation Connected to Dynamic Thermal Rated Overhead Lines
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My Background
eAgri Project- Smart Sensors for Rice Farming
Agenda
My Project and Why I Chose It
My Role and Experience Gained
Commercial Viability
Various Ideas and My Approach
Conclusion
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eAgri Project- Smart Sensors for Rice Farming
My Project
SMART SENSORS FOR RICE FARMING• PANIPIPE NETWORKED SENSORS
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Venture Further 2014 Technology,
2nd Prize
eAgri Project- Smart Sensors for Rice Farming
Project Vision
To develop sensor units to: • Capture real-time observations that are critical to
crop growth
Implementation of:• Self-powered unit, PV• GSM communication between the unit and the
server
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eAgri Project- Smart Sensors for Rice Farming
Social Goals
Improve Alternate Wetting Drying (AWD) farming techniques
Minimise human error
Maximise potential crop yield
Increase crop production efficiency
Minimise water usage, wastage and pollution
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eAgri Project- Smart Sensors for Rice Farming
Embedded System
Water DepthSensor
Temperature & Humidity
Sensor
Water Salinity
Image Sensor
Plant Growth
& Disease
ADC
Mobile Phone
End User
Website
Agronomy Data
Communication Module
Solar Panel
Server Database
Image Processing
Antenna
Retransmission Request
Messaging Server
Power Storage Reservoir Battery
Power Interface
Power Conditioning
Utility Interface
Power Control
Triggering Signal
DIGITAL
Network
Processed Sensor Data & Wake up Signal
Time Pulse
Sensor Data in ASCIIRequest
Retransmission request
Data Processing
Data Processing
Storing Data
Farming Details
Farming Details
AC Voltage DC Voltage
DC VoltageMPPT
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7.0 Signal Processing & Control
5.0 Aqueous Sensor Systems 6.0 Climate & Growth Sensor Systems
8.0 Sensor Node Communication Module
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4.0 Project Design & Compatibility
System Architecture
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eAgri Project- Smart Sensors for Rice Farming
My Role
Electrical Power Harvesting and Management System Integration
8Power Management Overview
eAgri Project- Smart Sensors for Rice Farming
CAD Schematic Product Design
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eAgri Project- Smart Sensors for Rice Farming
PCB Design for Production
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eAgri Project- Smart Sensors for Rice Farming
Why I Chose My Project
Real issue, social outcome• Aid to achieving World Food Summit WFS target• Improve AWD farming technique
Various skills• Multidiscipline engineering • Transferable skills sought by employers
Potential benefit • Industrial and governmental involvement• International Rice Research Institute IRRI
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eAgri Project- Smart Sensors for Rice Farming
Experience Gained Build Special knowledge
• Smart sensor units• Power sourcing and management, and system
integration
Demonstration of new models and techniques • Sustainable development • Innovative technology
Analyse a commercial viability study• Business plans and applications
Technical, interdisciplinary, writing, presentation and research skills
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eAgri Project- Smart Sensors for Rice Farming
Commercial Viability
Customer Identification
Market Competition and Collaboration
Targeted Business Plan• Investing 1% specific target market = 130,000
units• BoM $36, 10,000+ units
Total system profit • Yearly Subscription at $15
• Year 1 turn over = $135,000 • Year 2 turn over = $1.1 Million
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eAgri Project- Smart Sensors for Rice Farming
Various ideas and Improvements
Image signal processing• Most precise and accurate measurement for plant
growth• Image hardware, and integration
Soil composition external module
Value Engineering and lower cost
Power management • Implementation of MPT (Linear Technology)• Better battery capacitance/potential
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eAgri Project- Smart Sensors for Rice Farming
My Approach
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Embedded System
Water DepthSensor
Temperature & Humidity
Sensor
Water Salinity
Image Sensor
Plant Growth
& Disease
ADC
Mobile Phone
End User
Website
Agronomy Data
Communication Module
Solar Panel
Server Database
Image Processing
Antenna
Retransmission Request
Messaging Server
Power Storage Reservoir Battery
Power Interface
Power Conditioning
Utility Interface
Power Control
Triggering Signal
DIGITAL
Network
Processed Sensor Data & Wake up Signal
Time Pulse
Sensor Data in ASCIIRequest
Retransmission request
Data Processing
Data Processing
Storing Data
Farming Details
Farming Details
AC Voltage DC Voltage
DC VoltageMPPT
9.0
Data
Man
ag
em
en
t Pla
tform
7.0 Signal Processing & Control
5.0 Aqueous Sensor Systems 6.0 Climate & Growth Sensor Systems
8.0 Sensor Node Communication Module
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.0 P
ow
er H
arv
estin
g &
C
on
ditio
nin
g
4.0 Project Design & Compatibility
Embedded Systems and Signal Processing
eAgri Project- Smart Sensors for Rice Farming
Applying My Learning
Engineering diversity• Collaborated with team members of different
professions
Analysing commercial viability studies • Market research and identification
System integration • Embedded systems, testing, and justification to
achieve expectation
Research and Development • Innovative thinking and sustainable implementation
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eAgri Project- Smart Sensors for Rice Farming
Summary
Exciting project• Providing engineering solutions
Meeting expectations and challenges• Social outcomes and innovative technology
Reasoning and justification
Self development• Collaboration between different professionals
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