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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Control Systems
  • Hydroponics

Background:

  • Accurate nutrient solution preparation is crucial for optimal crop growth in hydroponic systems.
  • Existing fertigation systems face challenges in precise liquid mixing and control of electrical conductivity (EC) and pH.
  • Simplifying nutrient solution preparation structures while improving accuracy is a key objective in modern agriculture.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To simplify the nutrient solution preparation structure using a Mariotte siphon.
  • To improve the accuracy of liquid mixing for nutrient solutions.
  • To develop and evaluate a fertigation control system with enhanced EC and pH regulation.

Main Methods:

  • Adoption of the Mariotte siphon principle for nutrient solution preparation.
  • Development of a liquid mixing model integrating fuzzy control algorithms for EC and pH regulation.
  • Design and implementation of a fertigation nutrient solution control equipment set.
  • Comparative analysis of Fuzzy-PID and traditional PID algorithms for nutrient solution configuration.
  • Evaluation of liquid mixing accuracy using a venturi-type fertigation machine with a Mariotte structure.

Main Results:

  • The Mariotte siphon simplifies the nutrient solution preparation structure.
  • The Fuzzy-PID algorithm demonstrates smoother and more stable performance in nutrient solution configuration compared to the traditional PID algorithm.
  • The fertigation machine designed with the Mariotte structure exhibits higher accuracy in liquid mixing.
  • The developed system effectively meets the nutrient needs for crop growth.

Conclusions:

  • The Mariotte siphon is an effective component for simplifying and enhancing the accuracy of nutrient solution preparation.
  • Fuzzy-PID control offers superior stability and smoothness for EC and pH regulation in fertigation systems.
  • The integrated Mariotte structure fertigation machine provides a more accurate liquid mixing solution, supporting improved crop cultivation.