Water level monitoring by using magnetic optical sensor
Measurement of the water level, derived from inherent problems inherent in the nature of the liquid, represents one of the most recurring challenges in both an industrial and a residential context. In this work, a real-time water level measurement system using an optical-magnetic sensor with high l...
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Measurement of the water level, derived from inherent problems inherent in the nature of the liquid, represents one of the most recurring challenges in both an industrial and a residential context. In this work, a real-time water level measurement system using an optical-magnetic sensor with high linearity, low cost, high reproducibility, and easy installation is proposed. Firstly, mathematical modeling of the water level measurement in a tank using differential equations is described. This system comprises a printed circuit board (PCB), a novel float mechanism, an optical sensor, a microcontroller, and a visualization stage. The proposed float system solves the common problems of corrosion and calcareous sinter, optimizing the functionality of the device for long-term applications. The microcontroller is used to calculate the distance between a reflective cross section and the optical transmitter of the float mechanism correlated to the water level. Certainly, the proposed design offers a key advantage; it prevents direct contact between water and vapor with the sensor device. This separation helps maintain sensor accuracy and longevity. Ten experiments were carried out to measure the water level in a tank manually and automatically and were compared with the mathematical calculation. The preliminary results of the proposed system have an approximate difference of 5% with respect to the analytical calculation.
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| spelling | doaj-art-d975c98c574a479791bf7ce77c7942f72025-02-06T16:48:35ZengUniversidad Autónoma del Estado de MorelosProgramación Matemática y Software2007-32832025-02-0117110.30973/progmat/2025.17.1/3Water level monitoring by using magnetic optical sensorJonatan Daniel Morales Arrieta0Jesus Vargas Ortiz1Jesús Patricio Ordaz Oliver2Juan Carlos González Islas3Omar Samperio Vázquez4Instituto de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo (UAEH). Mineral de la Reforma, Hidalgo, México Instituto de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo (UAEH). Mineral de la Reforma, Hidalgo, MéxicoInstituto de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo (UAEH). Mineral de la Reforma, Hidalgo, México Instituto de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo (UAEH). Mineral de la Reforma, Hidalgo, MéxicoInstituto de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo (UAEH). Mineral de la Reforma, Hidalgo, México Measurement of the water level, derived from inherent problems inherent in the nature of the liquid, represents one of the most recurring challenges in both an industrial and a residential context. In this work, a real-time water level measurement system using an optical-magnetic sensor with high linearity, low cost, high reproducibility, and easy installation is proposed. Firstly, mathematical modeling of the water level measurement in a tank using differential equations is described. This system comprises a printed circuit board (PCB), a novel float mechanism, an optical sensor, a microcontroller, and a visualization stage. The proposed float system solves the common problems of corrosion and calcareous sinter, optimizing the functionality of the device for long-term applications. The microcontroller is used to calculate the distance between a reflective cross section and the optical transmitter of the float mechanism correlated to the water level. Certainly, the proposed design offers a key advantage; it prevents direct contact between water and vapor with the sensor device. This separation helps maintain sensor accuracy and longevity. Ten experiments were carried out to measure the water level in a tank manually and automatically and were compared with the mathematical calculation. The preliminary results of the proposed system have an approximate difference of 5% with respect to the analytical calculation. https://progmat.uaem.mx/progmat/index.php/progmat/article/view/308Liquid level measurementtank drainingoptical-magnetic sensor |
| spellingShingle | Jonatan Daniel Morales Arrieta Jesus Vargas Ortiz Jesús Patricio Ordaz Oliver Juan Carlos González Islas Omar Samperio Vázquez Water level monitoring by using magnetic optical sensor Programación Matemática y Software Liquid level measurement tank draining optical-magnetic sensor |
| title | Water level monitoring by using magnetic optical sensor |
| title_full | Water level monitoring by using magnetic optical sensor |
| title_fullStr | Water level monitoring by using magnetic optical sensor |
| title_full_unstemmed | Water level monitoring by using magnetic optical sensor |
| title_short | Water level monitoring by using magnetic optical sensor |
| title_sort | water level monitoring by using magnetic optical sensor |
| topic | Liquid level measurement tank draining optical-magnetic sensor |
| url | https://progmat.uaem.mx/progmat/index.php/progmat/article/view/308 |
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