Basic Details of the Team and

Problem Statement
Ministry/Organization Name: Ministry of coal

PS Code: SIH1313

Problem Statement Title: A system of IoT Devices to prevent

under-loading / overloading of Railway wagons.

Team Name:

Team Leader Name: KARTHIKEYAN K

Institute Code (AISHE): IC201810563

Institute Name: GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF

ENGINEERING, SALEM

Theme Name:Transportation & Logistics

Idea/Approach Details
Solution Overview:
• Real-time Operation:

• Weight sensors measure wagon weight.

• IoT gateways transmit data to the cloud.

• Analytics engine detects overloading/underloading.

• Alerts sent for overloading; idle freight cost deducted for underloading. Reason for choosing ESP32:
• User interface for monitoring. • Contains Wi-fi and two fold Bluetooth capacities.
• Historical data stored. • Contains high number of pins than other processors.
• Billing system automates penalties and adjustments. • It achieves very low power use through power saving features
• This IoT solution ensures real-time prevention of wagon under-loading and overloading,
optimizing coal transport and reducing financial losses for CIL.
Technology:
• Embedded system
• Internet of things
• Automation
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Idea/Approach Details
Use Cases
• Preventing Overloading: The system ensures that railway
wagons are not overloaded, helping to avoid penalties and safety
risks associated with excessive weight.
Dependencies
• Availability of Reliable IoT Technology
• Access to Railway Sidings and Tracks

• Eliminating Underloading Costs: Idle freight costs for • Network Connectivity

underloading are automatically adjusted in coal bills, reducing
• Cloud Platform Reliability
expenses for CIL.
• User Training and Adoption
• Efficiency: Real-time monitoring and feedback improve the
efficiency of the loading process, reducing turnaround times and • Maintenance and Support
improving coal transportation operations.
• Data Security and Privacy
• Accuracy: The system ensures that coal consumers receive
accurately loaded shipments, enhancing customer satisfaction and • Budget and Resources
reducing disputes.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Historical data analysis can provide
insights for process improvement and optimization.

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Team Member Details
Team Leader Name: KARTHIKEYAN K
B.E EEE IV Year
Team Member 1 Name: DHAKCHANA U
B.E EEE IV Year
Team Member 2 Name: KAILASH M
B.E EEE IV Year
Team Member 3 Name: SOBIKA K
B.E EEE IV Year
Team Member 4 Name: JEEVAN J
B.E EEE IV Year
Team Member 5 Name: KISHORE S
B.E EEE IV Year
Team Mentor 1 Name: Dr.T. MARUTHUPANDI
Category Expertise Domain Experience
Team Mentor 2 Name: Dr.S.K.S. ANGURAJ
Category (Academic/Industry): Expertise Domain Experience