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PIC-Based Solar Energy Harvesting Module Design for Wireless Sensor Networks

Year 2019, Volume: 4 Issue: 1, 69 - 80, 30.04.2019

Abstract

Nowadays, the issue of power consumption is very important in wireless
sensor networks (WSNs) and recent developments have allowed solar energy power
to be used for WSNs. How to collect and store energy effectively from the
environment has been investigated for the WSNs in this paper. Energy
consumption issues in the WSNs is the most significant constraints of the
wireless sensor node systems. Due to the power limitation, providing electrical
power to WSNs often becomes very challenging. Overcome these issues, we have
focused on powering up the sensor devices by alternative renewable energy
sources such as solar energy along with rechargeable batteries. Also, using
different techniques for energy saving is one of the essential tasks in WSNs.
Many efforts have been put to reduce the energy consumption of the hardware, software,
communication protocols an applications. However, energy consumption still
cannot be brought down to the desired level. Therefore, we have presented a
renewable-harvesting energy approach for solving the power consumption problem
of the WSNs and the utilization of renewable (solar) energy to enhance the
lifespan of the WSNs in environmental applications. In thıs study, we have also
proposed  a new renewable powered energy
harvesting model for the rapid prototyping of any WSN. We have found that these
approaches may play a critical role in increasing the lifespan of a WSN.

References

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  • Voigt, T., Ritter, H., and Schiller, J., “Solar-Aware Routing in Wireless Sensor Ntworks,” Proceedings of the International Workshop on PWC ’03, pages: 847–852, 2003.
  • Krupenkin, T. and Taylor, J. A., “Reverse Electrowetting as a New Approach to High-Power Energy Harvesting,” Nature Communications, vol. 2, no. 1, article 448, pages: 1–7, 2011.
  • Mateu, L., Codrea, C., Lucas, N., Pollak M. and Spies, P., “Energy Harvesting for Wireless Communication Systems Using Thermo Generators,” in Proceedings of the 21st Conference on Design of Circuits and Integrated Systems (DCIS ’06), 2006.
  • Voigt T., Ritter H., and Schiller J., “Utilizing Solar Power in Wireless Sensor Networks”. Freie Universität, Institut für Informatik, Berlin, Germany, pages: 1-9, 2006.
  • Martino M. and Varley J., “A Wireless Sensor Node Powered by a PV, Supercapacitor and Battery Trio”. The Edward S. Rogers Sr., Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, Canada, pages: 6, 2012.
  • Hwang, J., Shin, C. and Yoe, H., “Study on Agricultural Environment Monitoring Server System Using Wireless Sensor Networks,” Sensors 2010, 10, 11189–11211, 2010.
  • Sharma, V., Mukherji, U., Gupta, S, and Joseph, V., “Optimal Energy Management Policies for Energy Harvesting Sensor Nodes,” IEEE. Trans. Wireless. Commun, volume 9, Issue 4, pages: 1326–1336, 2010.
  • Naveen, K. V. and Manjunath, S., S., “A Reliable Ultra-Capacitor Based Solar Energy Harvesting System for Wireless Sensor Network Enabled Intelligent Buildings,” IEEE. 2nd. Int. Conf. Chennai, pages: 20–25, 2011.
  • MICROCHIP Technology Inc., “8-bit Flash-based Microcontroller with Analog/Digital Controller and Enhanced Capture/Compare PWM”. PIC16F716 microcontroller, DS41206B, pages: 1-5, 2007.
  • Semiconductor Components Industries LLC. “Literature Distribution Center for ON the Semiconductor, JRev. 14, Publication Order Number: LM317/D”, USA, 2016.
  • V. K. Sachan, S. A. Imam, and M. T. Beg (2012) “Energy-efficient Communication Methods in Wireless Sensor Networks: A Critical Review”. International Journal of Computer Applications (0975 – 8887), Volume 39– No.17, India, pages: 41-44.
  • Akgul, B., A. and Hasoğlu, M., F. “Low-Power PIC-Based Sensor Node Device Design and Theoretical Analysis of Energy Consumption in Wireless Sensor Networks,” Hasan Kalyoncu University Master Thesis, Gaziantep, Turkey, pages: 59-71, 2018.

Kablosuz Sensör Ağları için PIC-Tabanlı Güneş Enerjisi Tasarruf Modülü Tasarımı

Year 2019, Volume: 4 Issue: 1, 69 - 80, 30.04.2019

Abstract

Günümüzde, kablosuz sensör ağlarında (WSN'ler) güç tüketimi konusu çok önemlidir ve son gelişmeler, kablosuz sensör ağları için güneş enerjisi gücünün kullanılmasını sağlamıştır. WSN'ler için güneş enerjisinin verimli bir şekilde nasıl toplanıp depolanacağı bu çalışmada araştırılmıştır. WSN'lerde enerji tüketimi sorunları, kablosuz sensör düğümlerinin en belirgin kısıtlamalarıdır. Güç sınırlamasına bağlı olarak, WSN'lere sürekli olarak elektrik gücü sağlamak çoğu zaman çok zor olmaktadır. Bu sorunların üstesinden gelmek üzere, kablosuz sensör düğümlerini şarj edilebilir pillerle birlikte, güneş enerjisi gibi alternatif-yenilenebilir enerji kaynakları ile güçlendirmeye odaklanılmıştır. Ayrıca, enerji tasarrufu için farklı teknikler kullanılması WSN'lerde önemli işlerden biridir. Donanım, yazılım, iletişim protokolleri ve uygulamaların enerji tüketimini azaltmak üzere birçok çaba sarf edilmiştir. Bununla birlikte, WSN’lerde enerji tüketimi halen istenilen seviyeye düşürülememiştir. Bu nedenle, WSN'lerin güç tüketimi sorununu çözmek için yenilenebilir-hasat enerji yaklaşımı ve çevresel uygulamalarda WSN'lerin ömrünü artırmak için yenilenebilir (güneş enerjisi) enerjinin kullanımı yaklaşımı sunulmuştur. Bu çalışmada ayrıca, herhangi bir WSN'nin hızlı prototipleştirilmesi için yeni bir enerji toplama ve tasarruf etme modeli önerilmiştir.  Bu yaklaşımların bir kablosuz sensör ağının ömrünün artırılmasında kritik bir rol oynayabileceği bulunmuştur.

References

  • Nallusamy, R. and Duraiswamy, K., “Solar Powered Wireless Sensor Networks for Environmental Applications with Energy Efficient Rrouting Concepts: A Review,” Inf. Technol. J. 2011, 10, pages: 1–10, 2011.
  • Voigt, T., Ritter, H., and Schiller, J., “Solar-Aware Routing in Wireless Sensor Ntworks,” Proceedings of the International Workshop on PWC ’03, pages: 847–852, 2003.
  • Krupenkin, T. and Taylor, J. A., “Reverse Electrowetting as a New Approach to High-Power Energy Harvesting,” Nature Communications, vol. 2, no. 1, article 448, pages: 1–7, 2011.
  • Mateu, L., Codrea, C., Lucas, N., Pollak M. and Spies, P., “Energy Harvesting for Wireless Communication Systems Using Thermo Generators,” in Proceedings of the 21st Conference on Design of Circuits and Integrated Systems (DCIS ’06), 2006.
  • Voigt T., Ritter H., and Schiller J., “Utilizing Solar Power in Wireless Sensor Networks”. Freie Universität, Institut für Informatik, Berlin, Germany, pages: 1-9, 2006.
  • Martino M. and Varley J., “A Wireless Sensor Node Powered by a PV, Supercapacitor and Battery Trio”. The Edward S. Rogers Sr., Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, Canada, pages: 6, 2012.
  • Hwang, J., Shin, C. and Yoe, H., “Study on Agricultural Environment Monitoring Server System Using Wireless Sensor Networks,” Sensors 2010, 10, 11189–11211, 2010.
  • Sharma, V., Mukherji, U., Gupta, S, and Joseph, V., “Optimal Energy Management Policies for Energy Harvesting Sensor Nodes,” IEEE. Trans. Wireless. Commun, volume 9, Issue 4, pages: 1326–1336, 2010.
  • Naveen, K. V. and Manjunath, S., S., “A Reliable Ultra-Capacitor Based Solar Energy Harvesting System for Wireless Sensor Network Enabled Intelligent Buildings,” IEEE. 2nd. Int. Conf. Chennai, pages: 20–25, 2011.
  • MICROCHIP Technology Inc., “8-bit Flash-based Microcontroller with Analog/Digital Controller and Enhanced Capture/Compare PWM”. PIC16F716 microcontroller, DS41206B, pages: 1-5, 2007.
  • Semiconductor Components Industries LLC. “Literature Distribution Center for ON the Semiconductor, JRev. 14, Publication Order Number: LM317/D”, USA, 2016.
  • V. K. Sachan, S. A. Imam, and M. T. Beg (2012) “Energy-efficient Communication Methods in Wireless Sensor Networks: A Critical Review”. International Journal of Computer Applications (0975 – 8887), Volume 39– No.17, India, pages: 41-44.
  • Akgul, B., A. and Hasoğlu, M., F. “Low-Power PIC-Based Sensor Node Device Design and Theoretical Analysis of Energy Consumption in Wireless Sensor Networks,” Hasan Kalyoncu University Master Thesis, Gaziantep, Turkey, pages: 59-71, 2018.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Engineering
Journal Section Articles
Authors

Batur Alp Akgül This is me

Muhammet Fatih Hasoğlu This is me

Bülent Haznedar

Publication Date April 30, 2019
Submission Date July 23, 2018
Acceptance Date February 6, 2019
Published in Issue Year 2019 Volume: 4 Issue: 1

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APA Akgül, B. A., Hasoğlu, M. F., & Haznedar, B. (2019). PIC-Based Solar Energy Harvesting Module Design for Wireless Sensor Networks. Harran Üniversitesi Mühendislik Dergisi, 4(1), 69-80.