Control of a Semi-closed Plant Factory with Artificial Lighting-based on Two Different LED with NB-IoT

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Chaiyant Boonmee
Napat Watjanatepin
Paiboon Kiatsookkanatorn
Kreetha Sooktang
Khanitha Wannakam
Jeerawan homjan

Abstract

Plant factory artificial light (PFAL) is an effective technique for producing large amounts of crops per area and high-quality plant growth. This work aims to construct a semi-closed PFAL growth system based on NB-IoT using two types of LED arrays: phosphor-converted LED (pc-LED) and RB-LED. Next, while examining the features of the artificial light spectrum, compare the Curry leaf kale and Chinese kale in seedlings under various LED light sources. An NB-IoT module with the MAGELLAN platform monitored and controlled the temperature, humidity, and illumination of the semi-closed PFAL growing system. The results indicate that cos lettuce cultivated with PCLEDs is likely more photosynthesis-capable than cos lettuce grown with RBLEDs. Compared to RB-LED, the average fresh weight of the cos lettuce from PC-LED was significantly higher. The data gathered from the cloud system under the MAGELLAN platform during the 7-day trial, the control of lighting and watering in the semi-closed PFAL system, and the measurement results of environmental factors were all accurately completed. Organic veggies could be grown in a home or school using the semi-PFAL growing technique.

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Boonmee, C., Watjanatepin, N., Kiatsookkanatorn, P. ., Sooktang, K. ., Wannakam, K. ., & homjan, J. . (2024). Control of a Semi-closed Plant Factory with Artificial Lighting-based on Two Different LED with NB-IoT. ECTI Transactions on Electrical Engineering, Electronics, and Communications, 22(1). https://doi.org/10.37936/ecti-eec.2024221.251491
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