Proposal
Carbon Filter Model
Introduction:
The Carbon Filter Model is a prototype designed to reduce carbon emissions
by filtering smoke and separating carbon particles from the air. The primary
application of this model is to mitigate air pollution in industries and vehicles.
By leveraging smoke sensors, fans, filters, and other hardware, the model
activates automatically upon detecting smoke and processes it through a
filtration system.
Objectives:
1. Develop a prototype capable of detecting and filtering smoke from the
air.
2. Separate carbon particles from the smoke for collection and further
analysis.
3. Create a scalable model for potential integration into industrial and
vehicular systems.
4. Demonstrate the model's ability to operate continuously for 10-12
hours.
Hardware Components:
1. Smoke Sensors:
o Detect the presence of smoke in the air.
o Trigger the activation of the filtration system.
2. Jumping Wires:
o Establish electrical connections between components.
3. Pipes:
o Facilitate the intake and exhaust of air.
o Designed for efficient smoke transport to the filter.
4. Arduino (Microcontroller):
o Act as the central processing unit to control sensors, fans, and
filters.
5. Fans:
o Generate airflow to suck smoke through the pipes and into the
filter.
6. Filters:
o Separate carbon particles from smoke.
o Collect carbon for later disposal or utilization.
7. Additional Components:
o Supporting hardware for assembly, including clamps, housings,
and power supplies.
Functionality:
1. Detection Phase:
o The smoke sensor continuously monitors air quality.
o When smoke is detected, a signal is sent to the Arduino.
2. Activation Phase:
o The Arduino activates the fans, creating suction.
o Smoke is drawn through the intake pipes.
3. Filtration Phase:
o The smoke passes through the filter.
o Carbon particles are separated and collected in a storage
compartment.
4. Exhaust Phase:
o Cleaned air is expelled through the exhaust pipes.
5. Collection Phase:
o The carbon collected in the filter storage is removed after 10-12
hours of continuous operation.
Data Flow Diagram (DFD):
Level 0: Overview
Input: Smoke detection.
Process: Air filtration and carbon separation.
Output: Clean air and collected carbon.
Level 1: Components Interaction
1. Input:
o Smoke Sensor ➔ Arduino
2. Processing:
o Arduino ➔ Activate Fans
o Smoke ➔ Pipes ➔ Filter
3. Output:
o Filtered Air ➔ Exhaust
o Carbon Particles ➔ Collection Compartment
Level 2: Detailed Workflow
1. Detection: Smoke Sensor ➔ Signal ➔ Arduino
2. Activation: Arduino ➔ Fan Power ➔ Create Suction
3. Filtration:
o Smoke ➔ Pipes ➔ Filter (Carbon Separation)
o Filtered Air ➔ Exhaust
o Carbon ➔ Collection Compartment
4. Monitoring:
o Arduino ➔ Operational Data (e.g., air quality, runtime).
Applications:
1. Industrial Use:
o Deploy in factories to reduce emissions from chimneys and
vents.
2. Vehicular Use:
o Integrate with exhaust systems to reduce emissions from
vehicles.
Future Scope:
1. Scalability:
o Enhance the model to handle larger volumes of smoke.
o Develop advanced filters for higher efficiency.
2. Automation:
o Incorporate IoT for remote monitoring and data analytics.
o Enable automatic maintenance alerts for filter replacement.
3. Energy Efficiency:
o Optimize power consumption for industrial and vehicular use.
Conclusion: The Carbon Filter Model is a promising prototype aimed at
reducing carbon emissions. Its implementation in industries and vehicles can
significantly contribute to improving air quality and combating pollution. By
refining the prototype and addressing scalability, this model has the
potential to become a standard solution for environmental sustainability.
