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Borewells, lifelines in many regions, require efficient management to ensure sustainable water usage and optimal pump operation. Here's where flow meters, TrackBot™ IoT Motor Controllers and TrackBot™ AI come together to revolutionize borewell automation. Borewell water is the rainwater that seeps deep into the ground and gets trapped between the rock layers. The borewell system operates on the principle of accessing groundwater from underground aquifers.

According to TrackBot™ research, the most of borewell are getting dried due to inappropriate operation. Staff turns on the borewell and keep it for running hours without checking the water yield. This results in stressing of the aquifer and not getting enough water. Borewell that are automated with timers based system also has similar disadvantage since the timers are not getting adjusted.

The Importance of Digital Flow Meters and TrackBot™ IoT Motor Controllers:

• • Accurate Water Measurement: Digital Flow meters precisely quantify the water extracted from the borewell.
• • Monitoring Water Yield: Track water table depletion and plan pumping cycles to prevent over-extraction.
• • Supply Management: Deliver the right amount of water to crops, avoiding wastage and ensuring healthy growth.
• • Pump Protection: Flow meters provide real-time insights into pump performance:
• • Dry Run Prevention: Detect a drop in flow, indicating the pump is running dry, and automatically shut it down to prevent damage and allow refilling of aquifers.
• • Optimizing Pump Operation: Monitor flow rate and adjust pump settings to maximize efficiency and minimize energy consumption.
• • Protect Pump: Monitor any anomalies like power fluctuation, phase reversal, current overload, etc and control the pump motor operations to protect the pump.
• • Predictive Maintenance: Identify potential issues based on flow fluctuations, allowing for preventive maintenance and reduced downtime.

TrackBot™ AI: A Robotic Supercharging Borewell Operation

TrackBot™ AI, an AI-powered platform, takes borewell automation to the next level by leveraging flow meter data.

• • Real-Time Data Analysis: TrackBot continuously analyses flow data from the digital flow meters, variations in power supply (voltage fluctuation, phase reversal, etc.) providing actionable insights:
• • Water Yield Trends: Identify peak yield periods and adjust pumping schedules for optimized water pumping, make it more weather agnostic.
• • Predictive Analytics: Anticipate potential water scarcity based on historical data and suggest proactive measures.
• • Remote Monitoring & Control: Track borewell health and remotely control pump operations from anywhere.
• • Automated Decision Making: TrackBot can be programmed to take autonomous actions.
• • Auto-Shut Off During Dry Runs: Protects the pump from damage by automatically shutting it down when flow ceases.
• • Dynamic Pump Scheduling: Adjusts pump operation based on real-time demand and water availability.
• • Alert Generation: Sends notifications for potential issues like irregular flow or pump malfunctions, variations in power sources, etc.
• • Maintenance Mode: Option to keep the device in maintenance mode / repair mode so that the scheduling can be turned off

Conclusion:

Flow meters and advanced IoT based motor contollers are essential tools for borewell automation, providing precise water measurement and pump protection. When integrated with TrackBot™ AI, they become a powerful force for optimizing water usage, maximizing productivity, and ensuring the sustainability of this vital resource. By leveraging the combined power of flow meters and AI, Apartments, TechParks, Commercial Buildings, and Farmers can manage their water resources effectively and contribute to a more water-secure future.