Installation Of An Automatic Water Pump Controller

ABSTRACT

In countries including such as Nigeria, a city water authority supplies the clean water and pumps it into large ground-level storage tanks. A resident’s water pump then pumps the water to a water tank on top of his/her house. When the water level in the ground-level storage tank becomes too low, the pump siphons air and shuts down, requiring a resident to manually prime the water pump to get it running again. Residents struggle to monitor the water level of the tanks effectively and keep the pump running properly. To remedy the issue, the Automatic Water Pump Controller (AWPC) system monitors the water levels and controls the pump as necessary to prevent breakdown and maximize water storage without overfilling the rooftop tank and wasting water.

TABLE OF CONTENT

TITLE PAGE

APPROVAL PAGE

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ABSTRACT

TABLE OF CONTENT

CHAPTER ONE

• INTRODUCTION
  • BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT
  • PROBLEM STATEMENT
  • AIM AND OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT
  • SCOPE OF THE PROJECT
  • APPLICATION OF THE PROJECT
  • PROJECT JUSTIFICATION
  • PROJECT ORGANIZATION

CHAPTER TWO

2.0     LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1     INTRODUCTION

2.2      OVERVIEW OF THE STUDY

2.3      REVIEW OF RELATED STUDIES

2.4      REVIEW OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF WATER SENSOR

2.5      REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED STUDY

CHAPTER THREE

3.0     METHODOLOGY

3.1     SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

3.2     PICTORIAL DIAGRAM

3.3     INSTALLATION TOOLS REQUIRED

3.4     INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0     TEST AND RESULT ANALYSIS

CHAPTER FIVE

5.1     CONCLUSION

5.2     RECOMMENDATION

5.3     REFERENCES

CHAPTER ONE

1.0                                          INTRODUCTION

The Water Level Controller System is an Electronic Equipment which when electrically connected to the starter of any given pump -set motor will control the operation of the pump- set depending upon the water level in the Source and Destination Storage Tanks. It Switches ON the Pump-set when Water level drops below pre-set level in Overhead Tank, Switches OFF the Pump-set when Water level in Overhead Tank becomes full ,Switches OFF the Pump-set when Water level is low in tank , and Switches ON the Pump-set when there is sufficient water in the tank.

Automatic water level controller circuit is a engineering project. It can automatically switch ON and OFF the domestic water pump set depending on the tank water level. You can implement this motor driver circuit at your home or college using less costly components. The main advantage of this water level controller circuit is that it automatically controls the water pump without any user interaction.

The automatic pump controller eliminates the need for any manual switching of pumps installed for the purpose of pumping water from a reservoir to an overhead tank. It automatically switches on the pump when the water level in the tank falls below a certain low level, provided the water level in the reservoir is above a certain level . Subsequently, as the water level in the tank rises to an upper level (M), the pump switched off automatically. The pump is turned on again only when the water level again falls below level in the tank, provided the level in the reservoir is above R. This automated action continues.

1.1                           BACKGROUNDOF THE PROJECT

The project “automatic water level control with an automatic pump control system” is design to monitor the level of liquid in the tank. The system has an automatic pumping system attached to it so as to refill the tank once the liquid gets to the lower threshold, while offing the pump once the liquid gets to the higher threshold. Sustainability of available water resource in many reason of the word is now a dominant issue. This problem is quietly related to poor water allocation, inefficient use, and lack of adequate and integrated water management. Water is commonly used for agriculture, industry, and domestic consumption. Therefore, efficient use and water monitoring are potential constraint for home or office water management system. Moreover, the common method of level control for home appliance is simply to start the feed pump at a low level and allow it to run until a higher water level is reached in the water tank. This water level control, controls monitor and maintain the water level in the overhead tank and ensures the continuous flow of water round the clock without the stress of going to switch the pump ON or OFF thereby saving time, energy, water, and prevent the pump from overworking Besides this, liquid level control systems are widely used for monitoring of liquid levels in reservoirs, silos. Proper monitoring is needed to ensure water sustainability is actually being reached with disbursement linked to sensing and automation.

1.2                                   PROBLEM STATEMENT

This project is carried out so as to provide an easy means of Installing of our water level controller system is not a major task and we have made the system in such a way that it is possible to install the system yourself with minimum electrical knowledge or with the help of a simple electrician.

1.3                    AIM AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT

The main aim of this work is to carry out a research on how to install an automatic water level controller. The objectives of the study are:

1. To provide an easy means of installing water pump motor.
2. To get acquainted to automatic switching ON of overhead tank (OHT) when water falls below the lower limit.

• To avoid damages on the water controller due to wrong installation

1.4                          JUSTIFICATIONOF THE PROJECT

Automatic water level monitor came into existence because of human error and inconsistence that is associated with manually operated water pumping machine, and there different designs of water pump controller but all the designs has the same installation procedures. It has been observed that many people finds it difficult to install a water pump whenever they purpose it even when the user’s operating manual is been giving to them. The study was designed to create an avenue where the user of the device can get install an automatic water level controller without or little assistance from an electrician

1.5                                       APPLICATION OF THE PROJECT

They are useful devices and play an important role in various industries such as automobile, irrigation, and also at homes, or wherever water is pump either underground or overhead.

1.6                                              SCOPE OF THE PROJECT

The project was design to automatically control the pump which ensures constant reserve of water in the reservoir. The scope of the work covers studying how to install automated water pump controller. The task of installation comprises of two parts, the Power Connection and the Sensing Connection. The Power Connection is the connection between the Water Level Controller and your existing Starter with which you are presently operating the Pumpset. The Single Phase Borewells will usually have a starter with start capacitors and run capacitors inside. The starter will have voltage and current meters with ON and OFF Push Buttons on the Door of the Panel. To Control such starters the control wiring will be done only to the ON and OFF Push Buttons. But when automated water controller is implemented it will involve using sensors to control the ON and OFF of the water pump.