Hello, this project started about 7 years ago and we are finally in the phase to start build the automation, which is crucial in order to produce the algae as a continuing process.
Our organization Tulevaisuusopisto is in english: Academy of the Future and we are totally nonprofit for greater glory like the humankind wont destroy the whole planet.
The basics of this automation, I made already about 2 years ago with Chat-GPT and was surprised, how good it was already then.
You can view the original automation code here: UserCan you give the c++ code in detail, with explanation of the parameters, i - Pastebin.com
The reactor type I invented is a new kind (Waterfall is the name) and it solves the problems of the gas exchange and light distribution on the other models:
And the projects more bigger aspect is agriculture reform with microalgae of which you can read more here:
Today, we started to review the old code and will start to apply it more complicated as there is massive amount of sensors needed compared to greenhouse crops of plants and the interactions more complicated then, of course.
I have reviewed the uploaded files related to the automation system code for your microalgae project. Here's how we can extend the system with the new components, broken down into 10 parts:
Part 1: CO2 Sensor Integration
This part integrates a CO2 sensor into the system, which reads and uses CO2 levels for control logic.
#include <CO2Sensor.h> // Include library for CO2 sensor
CO2Sensor co2Sensor; // Initialize the CO2 sensor
void setup() {
co2Sensor.begin(); // Start the CO2 sensor
}
void loop() {
float co2Level = co2Sensor.readCO2(); // Read CO2 level
Serial.print("CO2 Level: ");
Serial.println(co2Level); // Display the CO2 level
// Implement control logic based on CO2 levels here
// Delay for stability
delay(1000);
}
Part 2: Light Intensity Sensor Integration
This part integrates a light sensor for monitoring light intensity.
#include <LightSensor.h> // Include library for light sensor
LightSensor lightSensor; // Initialize the light sensor
void setup() {
lightSensor.begin(); // Start the light sensor
}
void loop() {
float lightIntensity = lightSensor.readIntensity(); // Read light intensity
Serial.print("Light Intensity: ");
Serial.println(lightIntensity); // Display the light intensity
// Adjust CO2 level based on light intensity here
delay(1000); // Delay for stability
}
Part 3: Aeration Control
This part introduces an aeration system to maintain optimal CO2 levels.
const int aerationPin = 6; // Pin for aeration control
void setup() {
pinMode(aerationPin, OUTPUT); // Set the aeration pin as output
}
void loop() {
// Example: Turn on aeration if CO2 is too high
if (co2Level > 4.0) {
digitalWrite(aerationPin, HIGH); // Activate aeration
} else {
digitalWrite(aerationPin, LOW); // Deactivate aeration
}
}
Part 4: Feedback Loop for CO2 and Light Adjustment
Here, a feedback loop adjusts the CO2 level based on real-time light intensity.
void loop() {
float co2Level = co2Sensor.readCO2(); // Get current CO2 level
float lightIntensity = lightSensor.readIntensity(); // Get current light intensity
if (lightIntensity > threshold) {
increaseCO2(); // Adjust CO2 if light intensity is high
} else {
decreaseCO2();
}
}
Part 5: Data Logging System
Implement data logging for CO2 levels, light intensity, and temperature.
#include <SD.h> // Include SD card library
File dataFile; // Create file for data logging
void setup() {
SD.begin(4); // Initialize SD card
dataFile = SD.open("log.txt", FILE_WRITE);
}
void loop() {
// Log sensor data
dataFile.print("CO2: ");
dataFile.println(co2Level);
dataFile.print("Light: ");
dataFile.println(lightIntensity);
dataFile.close(); // Close file
}
Part 6: User Interface for Monitoring
This part integrates an LCD to display real-time data for CO2 levels and light intensity.
#include <LiquidCrystal_I2C.h> // Include LCD library
LiquidCrystal_I2C lcd(0x27, 16, 2); // Initialize LCD
void setup() {
lcd.begin(16, 2); // Set LCD size
lcd.backlight(); // Turn on the backlight
}
void loop() {
lcd.setCursor(0, 0);
lcd.print("CO2: ");
lcd.print(co2Level);
lcd.setCursor(0, 1);
lcd.print("Light: ");
lcd.print(lightIntensity);
}
Part 7: Control Algorithm for CO2 Levels
This part involves creating a basic control algorithm for adjusting CO2 levels based on light intensity.
void adjustCO2(float lightIntensity) {
if (lightIntensity > targetLightLevel) {
increaseCO2();
} else {
decreaseCO2();
}
}
Part 8: System Calibration
In this part, the system calibrates CO2 sensor and light sensor for optimal accuracy.
void calibrateSensors() {
// Add sensor calibration logic here, for example:
co2Sensor.calibrateBaseline();
lightSensor.calibrate();
}
Part 9: Safety Mechanism for Critical CO2 Levels
Introduce a safety mechanism to handle dangerous CO2 levels.
void safetyCheck() {
if (co2Level > 5.0) {
triggerAlarm(); // Trigger an alarm if CO2 is above a critical threshold
}
}
Part 10: Advanced Aeration and Light Intensity Control
This part adjusts the aeration and light intensity dynamically based on CO2 levels and user settings.
void dynamicControl() {
if (co2Level > 4.0) {
increaseAeration();
} else {
decreaseAeration();
}
if (lightIntensity < minLight) {
increaseLightIntensity();
} else if (lightIntensity > maxLight) {
decreaseLightIntensity();
}
}
This code provides a framework for managing CO2 levels, light intensity, and aeration in a microalgae system while using real-time sensor data and user interaction. Each part can be expanded based on the specific requirements of your project. Let me know if you'd like to dive deeper into any part!
