Booth Id:
ENEV014
Category:
Year:
2016
Finalist Names:
Ben Hadj Salem, Ziad
Abstract:
Self-Watering is a sytem that automatically waters a Plant depending on the humidity level in the surrounding soil.
SW is basically composed of both an electronic and a Mechanical part.
After linking it with a source of water, SW operates independently by
maintaining a certain and precise humidity level pre-set by the user and adjusted to the plant's needs.
SW does not need a considerable amount of electric power and can possibly operate with solar energy.
SW is equipped with an electric circuit that functions as a humidity capter by translating humidity into electric resistance using a combination of measures prepared beforehand.
An electronic circuit orders the system to shift between ON and OFF status.
SW's core purpose is to effectively reduce water consumption using a system that is both cheap and holistically handmade from simple and easily obtained materials.
Awards Won:
King Abdulaziz &
his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity: First Award of $1,000