IoT-Integrated Low-Emission Plasma–Hydronizer Incinerator for Inorganic Waste Treatment: Design and Performance Evaluation
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https://doi.org/10.26877/asset.v8i4.2918Keywords:
plasma incineration, hydronizer dry scrubber, IoT-based monitoring, low-emission combustion, smart waste management, sustainable waste treatmentAbstract
The increasing volume of household waste highlights the need for low-emission, smart, small-scale incinerators to treat non-recyclable inorganic waste under controlled conditions. This study aims to develop a plasma incinerator integrated with Internet of Things (IoT) technology for community-level waste management. Its novelty lies in integrating a Plasma Burner, Hydronizer dry scrubber, Natural Air Flow (NAF), and real-time IoT monitoring into a modular system for adaptive combustion control and emission reduction. The research employs a Research and Development (R&D) approach involving design, prototyping, testing, and performance evaluation. The system uses an ESP32 microcontroller with MQ-7, MQ-135, MQ-136, and type-K thermocouple sensors to monitor gas emissions and combustion temperature through Blynk and Firebase platforms. Results indicate a 34% increase in thermal efficiency and a 40% reduction in harmful gas emissions. The system maintains combustion temperatures of 900–1200°C, with an 80–90% reduction in smoke and only 3–5% solid residue. IoT connectivity reaches 98.7%, with 1.3% packet loss. These findings demonstrate the potential of integrated plasma and IoT technology as an efficient, low-emission solution for community-scale waste treatment without generating liquid waste.
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