Design and

development of
a flood control
system
Abdul Matheen BEEE
Hassan Meeshaq BEEE
Ismail Saudhulla BEEE
Ismail mohamed BEEE
Contents
Introduction

Objectives

Problem statement

Scope of study

Research methodology

Flow chart

Expected outcome

Project timeline
Introduction
• The Maldives, a stunning archipelago nestled in the Indian Ocean, faces unique environmental
challenges, with its capital city, Malé, at the forefront. The island city is not only known for its
vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes but also for its vulnerability to flooding,
particularly during the monsoon season. As climate change intensifies, the Maldives has
experienced more frequent and severe rainwater-induced floods, jeopardizing the livelihoods
and safety of its inhabitants.
• In response to this pressing issue, we present a comprehensive capstone project aimed at
developing and implementing a cutting-edge rainwater flood control system for the capital city
of Malé. This project seeks to combine sustainable engineering practices, advanced
technologies, and community engagement to enhance the resilience of the city and mitigate
the adverse impacts of flooding.
• Our project team recognizes the urgent need for a multi-faceted solution that goes beyond
conventional flood management approaches. By harnessing the power of rainwater, we aim to
transform the challenges posed by flooding into opportunities for sustainable development
and environmental stewardship.
Objectives

To redesign the exsisting To control the flood To collect real time data To reuse the waste
drainage system to control system using PLC and analyze the efficiency product in a sustainable
maximize efficiency and arduino way
Problem Statement
The flood control system is a programed and
hardware based project. We are using a PLC and
Arduino for this project. To simplify we are using
plastic sheets and PVC pipes to build a mode of a
road. PLC is used mainly to operate pumps and
Arduino is used to collect data.
Scope of Study
To redesign the exsisting drinage system

To learn how the existing system works

To test our redesing system

To identify factors effecting the efficiency and to find ways to overcome them

To test the efficiency of the system

To learn how to automate the system

To find ways to make it more sustainable

Research
Methodology
In this project the research methodology will be a combination of
both empirical and conceptual methods. We firstly looked into the
already existing system in male' and identified the issues in that
system and brainstormed and came up with solutions that can
eliminate those issues and ways to implement those solutions in our
redesigned system. We also gathered information from internet and
past researches about the drainage systems used in other
technologically advanced cities and found ways to implement their
ideas in our redesigned system. Further research is carried out to
find out the factors that effects flooding in male' city and ways to
mitigate these factors.
Flow Chart
Expected Outcome
In this project the system should automatically run
with the help of data from the sensors. The system
should indicate the current state of the system to the
control room and the system should be able to
manually operated from the control room. The
system should be able to log the data automatically,
and in case of an emergency an alarm notification
should be send to the operator.
Project Timeline
Design and development of a flood control system

CHANTT CHART

Activities Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14

Proposal

Design of the
model

Procurement

Development

Mid review

Testing

Trouble shooting
and report writing

Final report
submission

Poster
presentation

Peer evaluation

Submission of hard
bound copy