Brief:
Create a reliable sugar level monitoring system that outperforms the existing method.
Stretton Energy is operating a methane biodigester fueled using farm waste and sustainable crop growth to bring greener energy to the local area.
Part of this process includes pumping a precise quantity of sugar slurry to control the reaction process and maintaining enough supply to last between the biweekly deliveries.
Result:
A realtime level readout built on pressure sensing; accurate to 1% with a website chart display and database readout logging.
The new solution:
Doesn’t get blown around in the wind
Usable both night and day
Works without human interaction
Easily replaceable if failure occurs
Highly customisable
Process:
Electrical box fitting, equipping and wiring to add new functionality.
Adapting a drinks bottle to feature a bike valve but still remain watertight.
Obtaining measurements to calculate the change in level against pressure.
Calibration using Excel to plot a y = mx + c gradient to calculate the tank level.
