IOT LPG leakage detector project using Arduino

Project Cost: 8,300

Project Code: 5150

Description of the IOT LPG detector project

There have been many incidents like explosions and fires due to LPG gas leakage. Such incidents can cause dangerous effects if the leakage is not detected at an early stage. IOT LPG leakage detector project using Arduino is a project which will help in determining gas leakage in the surroundings and send data to an IOT module.

Internet of Things (IoT) is the networking of ‘things’ by which physical things can communicate with the help of sensors, electronics, software, and connectivity. These systems do not require any human interaction and the same is the case with iot based gas detection system. It does not require human attention.

Detailed description:

IOT and Arduino based LPG leakage detection system senses the LPG gas with the help of an LPG gas sensor. In this project, we have implemented the LPG gas sensor interfacing with Arduino. The Signal from this sensor is sent to the Arduino microcontroller. The microcontroller is connected to an LCD, Buzzer, and IOT module (ESP8266). The IOT LPG leakage detector project is implemented using an ESP8266 chip. This is a WiFi module that is used for connecting microcontrollers to the Wi-Fi network and making TCP/IP connections and sending data.

Data sensed by these sensors is sent to the IOT.  The IOT module then sends the data over to a website. The buzzer is turned ON once the gas leakage is detected. At this time, LCD Display shows a message as “Leakage detected”. The Prerequisite for this LPG gas leakage detection and the smart alerting project is that the Wi-Fi module should be connected to a Wi-Fi zone or a hotspot. This project is also implemented without the IOT module. we have used a GSM module In place of the IOT module. by which an SMS is triggered.

Technical Specifications of LPG leakage detector using IOT

We have used various components in the IOT and Arduino based LPG leakage detection system. LPG Gas Sensor is used to detect gas leakage. Arduino is used to turning ON the buzzer, send a message to the LCD, and send data to the IOT module. LCD is used to display an informative message. A buzzer is used to signal the gas leakage. And ESP8266 is used to send data over a Wi-Fi network.

Video of the IOT LPG leakage detector project:

Applications, Advantages, and Future development of Arduino IOT LPG leakage detector project

• We can install the IOT and Arduino based LPG leakage detection system in Homes, Hotels, and LPG Cylinder storage areas. The main advantage of this project is that it can determine the leakage and send the data over to a website, where it can be monitored and corrective actions can be taken.
• If appropriate measures are taken quickly after it is reported over the IOT, it can help in saving the loss of lives and property.
• We can enhance the gas leakage detection system project to detect toxic gases. Further, we can add Smoke and Fire Detectors to detect fire.

Question & Answers

Can we have the percentage of gas present in the premise also displayed on the LCD?’

Answer: Currently, we have not implemented this.

What all data is sent to the website?

Answer: As per the current design, we are sending sensor value over the website. We can further make a few modifications to send the location details along with the message by adding GPS modem.

Block Diagram of the IOT LPG leakage detector project: