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Ausko MAXPACT

Team members

Fong Yu Fan (EPD), Koh Hui Juan (EPD), Muhammad Hazmi Bin Shahrom (EPD), David Palcon Sioson (ISTD), Pan Feng (ISTD)

Instructors:

Yeo Si Yong, Nagarajan Raghavan

Writing Instructors:

Delfinn Tan

Teaching Assistant:

Gabrielle Zeng Xinyu

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Project Overview

The waste management industry is traditionally labour intensive giving rise to problems of a rigid workflow and high operational costs. With the onset of an ageing workforce, existing workflows should be relooked to lessen the physical burden of the waste management process and enhance operations efficiency.

This project explores the use of smarter technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and user applications to solve the problems in the waste management industry, thereby complementing the Smart Cities Circular Economy in Singapore.

Smart Compaction Bin

A smart bin designed for indoors and outdoors deployment with a novel sideways compaction mechanism, equipped with IoT sensors to provide real time information on the bin status.

 

Web Applications

A mobile web application for the cleaners to access on the go and be notified on which bins to clear and the optimal path to take.

 

A desktop web application for the central management system (CMS) with administrative rights to monitor the entire bin fleet and analyse long term data on operational efficiency.

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Smart Compaction Bin

compaction assembly

Compaction Mechanism

A 25L compactor with a novel sideways compaction mechanism that offers up to 4:1 direct compaction ratio using a 100kgf linear actuator.

 

The compactor is fitted with ultasonic sensors to detect fill level and trigger compaction.

 

A chute door then releases the compacted waste into the chute bin below.

 

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Chute Bin

A 100L chute bin, safely separated from the compactor, on ergonomic slide rails for senior cleaners.

 

The compartment is fitted with ultrasonic sensors to detect fill level and notify cleaners for clearing.

 

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Hopper

Hopper compartment limits the size of waste and prevents scavenging.

 

Foot Pedal

Foot-activated hopper minimises hand contact for hygiene purposes.

 

IoT Network

NB-IoT used is suitable for indoors and outdoors wireless communication.

 

Power

Hybrid powering options to be connected to the AC grid or

 

LED Indicators

Visual indicators of the bin's status on fill level, compaction in progress and maintenance.

Web Applications

cleaner login
cleaner nav
cleaner overview
cleaner legend
cleaner map
cleaner notif
cms login
cms overview
cms map bin
cms map filter
cms map notif
cms map config
cms stats

User Needs Addressed

MAXPACT prevents the occurence of overfilled bins, while reducing the waste collection frequency for the cleaners. This brings about an overall increase in user satisfaction for cleaning service providers and lower operational costs for facilities management.

Summary

This project developed a smart municipal waste management system which comprises a smart IoT bin with a compaction mechanism and a user application to manage the bin fleet and cleaner manpower. This solution reduces the overall operational costs by streamlining the cleaners' workflow and integrating optimised routines. The solution is also developed to be senior-friendly to cater to the ageing workforce.

FEEDBACK

TEAM MEMBERS

student Fong Yu Fan Engineering Product Development
student Koh Hui Juan Engineering Product Development
student Muhammad Hazmi Bin Shahrom Engineering Product Development
student David Palcon Sioson Information Systems Technology and Design
student Pan Feng Information Systems Technology and Design

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