Mohsin Hasan Said Al Abri

Work place: Department of Computing and Electronics Engineering, Middle East College, Muscat, Rusayl 124, Oman

E-mail: 19F19414@mec.edu.om

Website: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1840-3708

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Biography

Mohsin Hasan Said Al Abri is a graduate student from computing and electronics engineering from Middle East College, Muscat, Oman. His research interests include Internet of Things (IoT), Wireless communications, and Embedded systems.

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IoT Based Smart Shower to Minimize Home Water Usage

By Shaik Mazhar Hussain Mohsin Hasan Said Al Abri

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5815/ijem.2024.05.02, Pub. Date: 8 Oct. 2024

Water waste, particularly in home shower systems, remains a significant global concern, with showers accounting for substantial water consumption. This research proposes an IoT-based solution to mitigate water wastage using smart technology. According to surveys, the average shower duration is approximately 8 minutes, with a flow rate averaging 8 Liters per minute, resulting in significant water use per shower. Our approach integrates IoT technology, utilizing Arduino as a gateway device for data management. Water usage data is collected and stored in a cloud-based platform, Thing Speak, enabling users to monitor consumption patterns daily, monthly, and annually. The system employs hardware components including a solenoid valve, Arduino microcontroller, ESP 8266 WiFi module, LCD display, and sound player, complemented by software components like the Arduino IDE and ThinkSpeak database. Operationally, upon activation, the system controls water flow for the initial four minutes before alerting users to conserve water through visual and auditory cues. This study’s methodology involves the design and implementation of an IoT-enabled smart shower system, demonstrating its efficacy in reducing water consumption through real-time monitoring and user feedback. Results indicate a significant reduction in water usage compared to conventional shower systems, thereby highlighting the potential of IoT technology in promoting sustainable water management practices at the household level. 

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