Design and Implementation of a 3D Printed Sensory Ball for Wireless Water Flow Monitoring

Zhang, Y., Ghannam, R. , Valyrakis, M. and Heidari, H. (2019) Design and Implementation of a 3D Printed Sensory Ball for Wireless Water Flow Monitoring. In: 4th International Conference on UK - China Emerging Technologies (UCET 2019), Glasgow, UK, 21-22 Aug 2019, ISBN 9781728127972 (doi: 10.1109/UCET.2019.8881861)

Abstract

Sensor networks can detect and communicate information regarding the ambient environment using wireless and real-time methods. Consequently, sensor node design is of critical importance for monitoring water quality. This paper describes the design, fabrication and implementation process of a 3D-printed sensory ball that can remotely collect water flow parameters in real-time. A sensory ball that is 10-cm in diameter was used to measure water flow parameters. Data was then captured in real time and sent to a personal computer via wireless communications. Discussions regarding alternative applications of this device are provided in this manuscript.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Valyrakis, Dr Manousos and Ghannam, Professor Rami and Heidari, Professor Hadi
• Authors: Zhang, Y., Ghannam, R., Valyrakis, M., and Heidari, H.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering; College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Infrastructure and Environment
• ISBN: 9781728127972
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2019 Crown
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher

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