Sharif college of engineering and technology

ProjectTitle
Air Flow Detecto
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Group Members:
Sohaib Hassan - 03
Kamran Ashraf- 06
Abdullah Ashraf- 12
Haroon Fayyaz- 18

Submitted To
Engr. Nayab Hassan
Aim
The projects we have done is entitled air flow detector. This is an industrial defined project i.e.
IDP. And the title is so given from the problem definition “to check there is existence of air
flow”. We can detect the air presence or air flow by using this circuit. The main component of
this air flow sensor circuit is bulb filament which is responsible for creating variation in voltage
when there is airflow. This voltage difference is caught by Op-amp LM358 and it generates a
low signal.

Introduction
The basic theory behind this circuit involves knowledge about three basic parts- Voltage Regulator
using op-amp, Resistance Temperature detector and a timer circuit. This circuit basically works on a
simple principle in which the basic component which is used for detection is resistance
temperature detector.

Circuit Diagram

Components Required
1. LM358 Dual Op-Amp IC
2. LM7805 Voltage Regulator
3. Bread Board
4. Resistor 100ohm, 680ohm, 330ohm, 10K
5. 50k variable Resistor
6. LED
7. Capacitor 100uF
8. Jumper wire
9. Incandescent Bulb
 10. Power Supply 12v
11. Push button (Optional)
12. DC Fan (Optional)

Working Principle
An air flow detector comprises of five basic blocks which are ”12v i/p Power Supply” IC
7805”,” Air flow sensor” Comparator IC – LM358”,” O/p Display of LED”,
A 12v power supply is given as input. This is given to the section of IC 7805 which reduces the
12v into 5v. This 5v is then supplied to the section of Air flow sensor. Now, the air flow sensor
senses the air flow & accordingly the comparator makes the LED glow which is the o/p or
display section.
The two main components on which circuit works are as follows:
1. Air present in the given space work as an insulator
2. Variation that occurs in resistance with temperature

If you are using an incandescent bulb, then its filament works as the sensing part of the air flow
detector circuit. The proper functioning of this filament is necessary for correct detection.

 So, if suppose there is no air flow then we will see high resistance in the filament.
 And, if there is any air flow in a particular space, then the resistance of the filament will
begin to drop. The reason behind this is that when the air is present, it removes some of the
heat that is generated in the filament and as a result the resistance drops.

The circuit is incomplete without the op-amp, as this diode works as a voltage regulator in the
circuit. And, it is recommended to use the proper op-amp as without a proper one the
efficiency of the circuit can be affected in heavy loads.
We can detect the air presence or air flow by using this circuit. The main component of this air
flow sensor circuit is bulb filament which is responsible for creating variation in voltage when
there is airflow. This voltage difference is caught by Op-amp LM358 and it generates a low
signal

Multisim simulation

Output Waveform
Applications of Air Flow Detector Circuit
This circuit can be used to detect the flow of air in areas like car engine, where it is required to
estimate the amount of fuel needed by the engine. Apart from being used as an air flow
detector, this circuit can also find its application as a temperature detector circuit. With slight
modifications, this circuit can be used to control loads like a fan, based on temperature sensing

Conclusion
By using this project namely air flow detector can be sensed and measure the flow of air. This
project is also cheap and can be used on large scale. This project can also be used in other
components having the participation of air in one or another manner. By adding SMS facility to
this project, we also ensure the security of the industry.