Development of an Internet of Things-Based Ultra-Pure Water Quality Monitoring System
Monitoring ultra-pure water quality is crucial in dialysis centers and medical laboratories as even minor impurities can significantly impact health and diagnostic accuracy. In addition, the semiconductor industry needs and uses a significant amount of ultra-pure water. This study introduces an Internet of Things-based system for real-time monitoring and analysis of ultra-pure water conductivity, temperature, and other key parameters. The proposed system integrates a high-precision conductivity sensor, an ESP32 microcontroller, and a web-based interface to enable remote data access and visualization. Data transmission is through wireless communication, and values are stored on a web-based server for long-term analysis. Rigorous tests conducted at Sivas Numune Hospital validated the system's reliability, accuracy, and ability to maintain stringent ultra-pure water quality standards. This robust and cost-effective monitoring solution addresses the limitations of conventional systems and provides real-time insights, ensuring consistent water quality for sensitive medical applications.
Authors
- Emre Ünsal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6042-0742)
- Ahmet Fırat Yelkuvan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4148-1923)
- Mehmet Öztürk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9642-2991)
Institutions
- Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Sensors
- Published
- 2025-02-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/s25041186
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Water Quality Monitoring Technologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.82