Monitoring of Food grains on a Smart Container using Internet of Things

Abstract

A smart container which automatically monitors and controls environmental conditions, pest formation and mildew formation is proposed. We can also know the quantity of grains present in the container via SMS. This smart container consists of different types of sensors. It also consists of other devices like ultrasonic pest repeller and load cell. This smart container works in five different modes of operation. The sensors obtain data from container and send to controller to compare them with standard values. Accordingly, the parameters are monitored and controlled in different modes. An exhaust fan is placed in the container which controls the temperature, humidity and moisture by switching the exhaust on and off automatically. The data can be reviewed by user in the form of SMS. The experiment was conducted and results obtained are very effective and proves that proposed system can store raw grains in organic manner and protect them from pests and mildew. By using this smart container we can avoid usage of chemicals and preserve the grains from germination and maintain quality of grains.