Voltage Fluctuation Alarm System for
Agricultural Irrigation Motors Using
GSM
Under the guidance presented by
of
Mr.A.Prasad
Assistant Professor D.Sushmitha
N.AfraSulthana
Department of EEE
Narayana Engineering College
Nellore P.SandhyaRani
A.LakshmiYashodhara
Contents
Area of Field
Aim of the Project
Abstract
Objective
Problem Formulation
System design and working principle
Advantages and Applications
Area of Field
• Field: Agricultural Automation and IoT (Internet of
Things)
• Focus Area: Electrical Protection Systems for
Irrigation Motors
• Relevance: Addresses voltage fluctuations in rural
areas where agricultural motors are often at risk of
damage due to inconsistent power supply.
Aim of the Project
• Objective: To develop an alarm system that
monitors and alerts farmers about voltage fluctuations
affecting irrigation motors using GSM technology,
ensuring timely intervention and motor protection.
• Purpose: To minimize damage and downtime in
irrigation equipment caused by voltage instability.
Abstract
• Introduction: Brief overview of voltage fluctuations
and their impact on agricultural irrigation motors.
• System Description: This system monitors voltage
levels in real time and uses GSM technology to send
alerts to farmers.
• Expected Outcome: Reduced equipment damage
and maintenance costs, increased efficiency, and more
consistent irrigation.
Objectives
1. To monitor voltage levels and detect fluctuations in real time.
2. To alert farmers through GSM-based messaging when voltage goes
beyond safe limits.
3. To protect agricultural irrigation motors by enabling timely
responses to voltage anomalies.
4. To improve motor lifespan and reduce maintenance costs.
Problem Formulation
• Issue Identified: Agricultural motors are often
subject to frequent voltage fluctuations, leading to
motor damage, increased costs, and downtime.
• Root Causes: Unstable rural power supply, lack of
real-time monitoring, and absence of rapid alert
mechanisms.
• Proposed Solution: A GSM-based alarm system
that notifies the farmer of voltage changes to enable
quick corrective actions.
System Design and
Working Principle
• Components:
- Voltage sensor to monitor fluctuations.
- GSM module to send SMS alerts.
- Microcontroller to process voltage data and activate
the alarm.
• Working: When voltage deviates from safe limits,
the microcontroller triggers the GSM module to send an
alert to the farmer’s phone.
Block Diagram of voltage fluctuation
alarm system for agricultural irrigation
motors by using GSM
Application of the System
• Primary Application: Agricultural irrigation systems
with electrically powered motors.
• Secondary Applications: Any remote or rural areas
where consistent motor performance is critical, such as
pumps, borewells, and other agricultural equipment.
Advantages
1. Increased Protection: Prevents motor damage due to voltage
fluctuations.
2. Cost-Effective: Reduces maintenance and repair costs over time.
3. Timely Alerts: Ensures farmers can respond immediately to
voltage issues.
4. Extended Motor Life: Reduces wear and tear by avoiding
prolonged exposure to poor voltage conditions.
5. Convenience: Remote monitoring without the need for on-site
inspection.
References
• Research Articles: Relevant studies
on GSM-based alert systems in
agriculture.
• Technical Manuals: Guides on
microcontroller programming and GSM
technology.
• Books & Journals: Publications on
agricultural automation and motor
protection systems.
