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The Implementation of IoT Sensors in Fog Collector Towers and Flowmeters for the Control of Water Collection and Distribution
by David Vinicio Carrera-Villacrés, Diego Fernando Gallegos Rios, Yadira Alexandra Chiliquinga López, José Javier Córdova Córdova and Andrea Mariela Arroba Giraldo
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(18), 8334; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14188334 - 16 Sep 2024
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This study describes the implementation of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors in flow meters installed in drinking water systems and in fog catchers built in low-income, high-altitude communities in the Andes region of Ecuador, taking studies at the University de las Fuerzas Armadas [...] Read more.
This study describes the implementation of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors in flow meters installed in drinking water systems and in fog catchers built in low-income, high-altitude communities in the Andes region of Ecuador, taking studies at the University de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE as our reference. The influence and management of these intelligent sensors are analyzed, as well as a basic review of the materials and methods used in their implementation. The importance of validating the accuracy and reliability of IoT sensors compared to professional devices is highlighted, especially in mountain areas with difficult access. Additionally, the cost–benefit of using IoT sensors in fog catchers and drinking water distribution networks is mentioned, which depends on several factors such as the scale of the project, the objectives to be achieved concerning monitoring, and the available resources. Finally, it is highlighted that using Internet of Things (IoT) sensors in construction and water collection systems has proven beneficial in detecting possible effects on its operation and determining consumption and supply flows for a given population. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
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Potential Solutions for the Water Shortage Using Towers of Fog Collectors in a High Andean Community in Central Ecuador
by David Vinicio Carrera-Villacrés, Fabián Rodríguez-Espinosa and Theofilos Toulkeridis
Sustainability 2023, 15(12), 9237; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15129237 - 7 Jun 2023
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The lack of water is a fundamental issue for survival of peasant communities located at heights above 3200 masl in the Andean highlands, such as in the case of the Galte-Yaguachi community in central Ecuador. The social balance, agricultural development as well as [...] Read more.
The lack of water is a fundamental issue for survival of peasant communities located at heights above 3200 masl in the Andean highlands, such as in the case of the Galte-Yaguachi community in central Ecuador. The social balance, agricultural development as well as animal subsistence and finally the economic income is pending on the availability of hydric resources. Therefore, a three-dimensional fog collector system was constructed with Urku Yaku material in order to provide water for the close-by community. Simultaneously, we determined the quality of the collected water per square meter of the mesh, during the period of the highest annual precipitations. The installed nets yielded a gain of at least 2.63 L/m2 and a minimum of 0.65 L/m2 per day. The analyzed water quality reflected the suitability for human consumption. As water collection has been successful, an expansion of the proposed system may provide this fundamental good also to other communities with similar characteristics. Fog catcher towers will produce 26,577.84 m3/year of water, fulfilling crops’ needs, and the economic analysis proves it is worth the investment, as demonstrated by a benefit cost ratio of 1.90. Full article
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