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DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
The
agricultural sector frequently faces significant losses during the storage of
perishable produce such as onions, primarily due to improper storage
conditions. This paper presents a novel Smart Onion Storage System designed to
enhance the longevity and quality of stored onions by employing Internet of
Things (IoT) technology. The system utilizes IoT sensors to continuously
monitor critical environmental parameters, specifically temperature and
ethylene gas concentration, which are pivotal in dictating the storage life and
quality of onions. Real-time sensor data is collected and transmitted to the
ThingSpeak cloud platform, enabling remote monitoring and data analysis. Based
on the sensor inputs, the system dynamically adjusts storage conditions. For instance,
ventilation can be activated to reduce ethylene concentration or cooling
systems adjusted according to the detected temperature. This automated,
data-driven approach not only aims to reduce spoilage and economic losses but
also contributes to sustainable agricultural practices by minimizing energy
consumption through optimized storage management. Preliminary results indicate
a significant potential in reducing wastage and enhancing the efficiency of
onion storage facilities. The adoption of such IoT-based systems could
revolutionize storage practices, ensuring freshness and reducing losses in the
agricultural supply chain.
Country : India
IRJIET, Volume 8, Issue 4, April 2024 pp. 121-126