BATAAN PENINSULA STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
City of Balanga, Bataan

Project study on

Development of Unsupervised Electronic Mobile Raft Using Solar Panel to

Maintain the Condition of Aquaculture Environment

In partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in

Electronics and Communications Engineering
for the subject ECPF-521 (Project Study)

by:

Cabusao, Gizelle A.
Caguimbal, Jane S.
Dizon, Caryll C.
Jimeno, Anna Rosario V.
Mariano, Camille E.
Paule, Baden G.
Rodriguez, Judy Ann P.
Rubiano, Ma Zarina L.
Tiangco, Mildred M.
April 27, 2017

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 APPROVALSHEET

This is to certify that we have supervised the preparation of and read the
research project study proposal prepared by Gizelle A. Cabusao, Jane S.
Caguimbal, Caryll C. Dizon, Anna Rosario V. Jimeno, Camille E. Mariano,
Baden G. Paule, Judy Ann P. Rodriguez, Ma Zarina L. Rubiano, Mildred M.
Tiangco entitled Development of Unsupervised Electronic Mobile Raft
using Solar Panel to Maintain the Condition of Aquatic Environment and
that the said research project study proposal has been submitted for final
examination by the Oral Examination Committee.

Rodrigo C, Muñoz, Jr., M.Eng.

ResearchAdviser /CourseAdviser

As members of the Oral Examination Committee, we certify that we have

examined this research project study proposal, presented before the committee
on May 02, 2017, and hereby recommend it to be accepted as partial fulfillment
of the requirement for the degree in Bachelor of Science in Electronics
Engineering.

Firstname M.Lastname Firstname M.Lastname

Panel Member1 Panel Member2

Firstname M.Lastname
Panel Member3

This research project study proposal is hereby approved and accepted by the
Department of ECE as partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree in
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering.

First name M. Lastname First name M. Lastname

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 Department Chair Dean

TRANSMITTAL LETTER
April 27, 2017
ENGR. RODRIGO C. MUÑOZ JR.
Project Study Adviser/ Instructor
Department of Electronics Engineering
College of Engineering and Architecture
Bataan Peninsula State University
Balanga City, 2100 Philippines

Dear Sir:

We are submitting here with our project study entitled “Development of

Unsupervised Electronic Mobile Raft using Solar Panel to Maintain the
Condition of Aquatic Environment” as a partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the degree of Bachelor of science in Electronics Engineering for the subject
ECE Project Study (ECPF 521)

The contents of this study were gained by thorough research and

applying our knowledge acquired for a semester from your time and effort on
teaching us to complete this project.

Any question, suggestion, recommendations and corrections are

sincerely appreciated by the group.

Sincerely,
Cabusao, Gizelle A.
Caguimbal, Jane S.
Dizon, Caryll C.
Jimeno, Anna Rosario V.
Mariano, Camille E.
Paule, Baden G.
Rodriguez, Judy Ann P.

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Rubiano, Ma Zarina L.
Tiangco, Mildred M.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

With deepest gratitude and appreciation, we humbly give thanks to the

people who, with all they can, helped us in making our project study possible.

The success and the accomplished outcome will not be possible without the

guidance of the following:

We would like to thank our project adviser, Engr. Rodrigo C. Munoz, Jr. for

guiding us and sharing his professional skills and ideas.

To our family who have invested their full effort in guiding the team in

achieving the goal and helping emotionally, physically and lastly financially.

To our friends and others who are gave their supports, shared knowledge

to fulfill our project.

Last but not the least, is GOD who patiently support and gave us faith that

we will finish and will be successful in our given project.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITTLE PAGE i

APPROVAL PAGE ii

TRANSMITTAL LETTER iii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS v

LIST OF TABLES vii

LIST OF FIGURES viii

NOMENCLATURE xii

ABSTRACT xiv

Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem 3
1.3 Significance of the Study 4
1.4 Objectives 5
1.5 Scope and Limitations 6
Chapter 2: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 8
Chapter 3: METHODOLOGY 15
3.1 Theoretical Framework 25
3.2 Conceptual Framework 26
Chapter 4: MARKET POTENTIAL
28
Chapter 5: TECHNICAL STUDY 33
5.1 Project Description 33
5.2 Project Design 33

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 5.3 Basic Concept 34
5.4 Project Design Specification 34
5.5Project Technical Design 48
5.5.1 Program and System Flowchart 48
5.5.2 Electronic Description 49
5.5.3 Mechanical Design 52
5.6 Product Engineering Drawing 53
5.7 Design Calculations 59
Chapter 6: Results and Discussion 73
6.1 Results and Discussion 73
6.2 Statistical Analysis 74
Chapter 7: Conclusion and Recommendation

APPENDIX A

APPENDIX B

APPENDIX C

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 LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 4.1 List of Materials

TABLE 5.1 Loads of the Battery

TABLE 5.2 Load of the Power Supply

TABLE 5.3 LM7809 Specifications

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 LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 3.1 Methodology

FIGURE 3.2 Theoretical Framework

FIGURE 3.3 Conceptual Framework

FIGURE 5.1 Raft and Control House

FIGURE 5.2 Arduino Mega 2560

FIGURE 5.3 Ultrasonic Sensor

FIGURE 5.4 Temperature Sensor

FIGURE 5.5 PH Sensor Circuit

FIGURE 5.6 PH Sensor Probe

FIGURE 5.7 Transceiver (TX)

FIGURE 5.8 Relay

FIGURE 5.9 Transistor

FIGURE 5.10 Resistor

FIGURE 5.11 Diodes

FIGURE 5.12 Solar Panel

FIGURE 5.13 Battery

FIGURE 5.14 Arduino Uno

FIGURE 5.15 Transceiver (RX)

FIGURE 5.16 RTC Module

FIGURE 5.17 SD Card Module

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 FIGURE 5.18 LCD Display

FIGURE 5.19 Transformer

FIGURE 5.20 Voltage Regulator

FIGURE 5.21 Capacitor

FIGURE 5.22 Program Flow Chart

FIGURE 5.23 Product Engineering Drawing

FIGURE 5.24 Product Design Views

FIGURE 5.25 Product Design Dimensions

FIGURE 5.26 Product Design in Field Testing

FIGURE 5.27 Transmitter Circuit Diagram

FIGURE 5.28 Receiver Circuit Diagram

FIGURE 5.29 PCB Layout Receiver Side

FIGURE 5.30 PC Layout Transmitter Side

FIGURE 6.1 OFF to ON Condition of the

Paddle Wheel of Temperature for
7days of Testing

FIGURE 6.2 ON to OFF Condition of the

Paddle Wheel of Temperature for
7days of Testing

FIGURE 6.3 OFF to ON Condition of the

Paddle Wheel of Dissolved
Oxygen for 7days of Testing

FIGURE 6.4 ON to OFF Condition of the

Paddle Wheel of Dissolved
Oxygen for 7days of Testing

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 FIGURE 6.5 OFF to ON Condition of the
Paddle Wheel of PH Level for
7days of Testing

FIGURE 6.6 ON to OFF Condition of the

Paddle Wheel of PH Level for
7days of Testing

FIGURE 6.7 OFF to ON Condition of the

Paddle Wheel of Temperature for
Field Testing

FIGURE 6.8 ON to OFF Condition of the

Paddle Wheel of Temperature for
Field Testing

FIGURE 6.9 OFF to ON Condition of the

Paddle Wheel of Dissolved
Oxygen for Field Testing

FIGURE 6.10 ON to OFF Condition of the

Paddle Wheel of Dissolved
Oxygen for Field Testing

FIGURE 6.11 OFF to ON Condition of the

Paddle Wheel of PH Level for
Field Testing.

FIGURE 6.12 ON to OFF Condition of the

Paddle Wheel of PH Level for
Field Testing

FIGURE 6.13 Temperature Comparison ( Raft

vs Calibrated)

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 FIGURE 6.14 DO Level Comparison ( Raft vs
Calibrated)

FIGURE 6.15 PH Level (Raft vs Comparison)

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 NOMENCLATURE

 Aerators- are various devices used for aeration, or mixing air with another
substance, such as soil or water.

 Analog- relating to or using signals or information represented by a

continuously variable physical quantity such as special position or voltage.

 Automation- or automatic control is the use of various control systems for

operating equipment such as machinery, process in factories, boilers and
heat treating ovens, switching in telephone networks, steering and
stabilization of ships, aircraft and other applications with minimal or
reduced in human intervention.

 Aquaculture- the rearing of aquatic animals or the cultivation of aquatic

plants for food.

 Buoyancy- the ability or tendency to float in water or air or some fluid.

 Dissolve Oxygen- oxygen saturation is a relative measure of the amount

of oxygen that is dissolve or carried in a given medium.

 Fisheries- are an entity engaged in racing or harvesting fish.

 Microcontroller- is a small computer on a single integrated circuit

containing a processor core, memory, and programmable input/output
peripherals.

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 Paddle Wheel- is a form of water wheel or impeller in which a number of
paddle wheels are set around the periphery of the wheel.

 PH Level- a measure of acidity or alkalinity of water soluble substance.

 Raft- a more or less rigid floating flat form, made of buoyant materials.

 Sensor- is a transducer whose purpose is to sense some characteristics

of its environs.

 Temperature- the degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or

object, especially as expressed according to a comparative scale and
shown by a thermometer or perceive by touch.

 Transmission- the action or process of transmitting something or the

state of being transmitted.

 Ultrasonic- is a device that can measure the distance to an object by

using sound waves.

 Water Pump- a pump for raising or circulating water.

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 ABSTRACT

Water quality is one of the most overlooked aspects of pond management

until it affects fish productions. This research tends to develop and seek solution
on this problem. The concept of automating a system on how the fishpond
operates has been proved through the use of the sensors and controllers. The
“Unsupervised Electronic Mobile Raft” uses sensors; temperature sensor and PH
level sensor that will monitor the condition of the water in the fish pond. The
temperature, Dissolve oxygen Level and PH level of the fish pond water greatly
affects the condition of the fishpond habitants. To be able to control the said
parameters there is a pre-defined limit on the program used that will determine
the actuation of the paddle wheels. This utility model, mobile raft is operated
through a direct current (DC) power supply.

The mobile raft will provide the fishpond owners a way of controlling the
parameters that affect the life of the fish namely; temperature, dissolved oxygen
level and Ph level by the utilization of the functions and capabilities of the
sensors and microcontrollers.

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