Design and Implementation of an IoT-Based Automated Gas Leak Detection and Mitigation System

Abstract

Gas leakages pose a significant threat to the health and safety of living beings, particularly in industrial settings, where the risks are compounded due to the nature of the gases involved. The direct exposure to harmful gases can lead to severe health complications, environmental degradation, and even loss of life. In such scenarios, the role of human intervention becomes critical. However, human decision-making can be prone to errors, especially when under pressure. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an automated system that can continuously monitor gas leakage situations and initiate corrective actions.

This paper proposes a gas detection system that bypasses human intervention by using sensors and microcontrollers to detect and mitigate gas leaks. The system integrates various components, including a gas sensor, an IoT-based monitoring system, an alarm, an LCD display, and a sprinkler system to manage leaks. The proposed system sends notifications to personnel through mobile applications connected via Wi-Fi and sends emails to relevant authorities. This ensures that the situation is monitored at all times, and timely actions can be taken without delay. The goal of this system is to provide a real-time, automated, and efficient method for detecting and managing gas leaks in industrial environments.

Keywords: Gas Detection System, Sensor, Alarm, Monitoring System, IoT Infrastructure, Cloud-Based Applet, Data Analytics