MINI PROJECT

TOPIC : LPG gas flame sensor

: S.RISHAB SURESH -RA2311004010258
SRI AKASH : RA2311004010256
VIDIT SURANA :RA2311004010257
SANGAM: RA2311004010259
VASANTH :RA2311004010254

Creating an LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) gas sensor using Arduino involves
interfacing a gas sensor module with an Arduino board. Here's a general overview of
how you can do this:

Materials Needed:

1. Arduino board (e.g., Arduino Uno, Arduino Nano)

2. LPG gas sensor module (e.g., MQ-6, MQ-5)
3. Jumper wires
4. Breadboard (optional)

Steps:

1. Set up the Hardware:

 Connect the LPG gas sensor module to your Arduino board using jumper wires.
Most gas sensor modules have 4 pins: VCC, GND, Analog output, and Digital output.
 Connect the VCC pin of the sensor to the 5V pin on the Arduino.
 Connect the GND pin of the sensor to any GND pin on the Arduino.
 Connect the Analog output pin of the sensor to any analog input pin on the
Arduino (e.g., A0).
 Connect the Digital output pin of the sensor to any digital input pin on the Arduino
(e.g., D2).
2. Upload the Code:
 Write a simple Arduino sketch to read the analog output from the gas
sensor module.
 Convert the analog value to a meaningful gas concentration value using
the calibration values provided in the sensor datasheet.
 You can also use the digital output pin for threshold detection if you want to
trigger an action (e.g., turning on an alarm) when the gas concentration exceeds a
certain level.

 Here's a basic example code for reading analog output from an MQ-6 gas sensor module:

#define GAS_SENSOR_ANALOG_PIN

void setup() {
Serial.begin(9600)
;
}

void loop() {
// Read analog value from gas sensor
int sensorValue = analogRead (GAS_SENSOR_ANALOG_PIN);

// Convert analog value to gas concentration (you need to calibrate

this based on your sensor)
float ppm = analogToPPM(sensorValue);

// Print the gas concentration

Serial. print ("LPG concentration: ");
Serial. print (ppm);
Serial.println(" ppm");

delay(1000)
// Delay for 1 second
;
}

// Function to convert analog value to gas concentration (you need to

calibrate this based on your
sensor)
float analogToPPM(int sensorValue)
// Calibration formula specific to your gas sensor
// You should obtain this from the sensor datasheet or manufacturer's
instructions
// Example: ppm = (sensorValue / 1024.0) * 200; // Assuming sensor
range is 0-200 ppm
retur ppm;
}

3. Calibration:
 Calibration is crucial to ensure accurate readings from the gas sensor.
Follow the calibration procedure provided in the sensor datasheet or
manufacturer's instructions.
4. Testing:
 After uploading the code and calibrating the sensor, test the setup
by exposing the sensor to LPG gas and observing the readings.

Remember, dealing with gas sensors, especially those for hazardous

gases like LPG, requires proper safety precautions. Ensure proper
ventilation and follow all safety guidelines while testing.