Session: 07-01 Photovoltaic & Electrochemical Technologies

Paper Number: 107515

107515 - Integration of Photovoltaic-Based Smart Disinfectant Machine With Ultrasonic Waste Bin for Sanitation and Hygienics 

Hand washing with soap and water for 20 seconds is critical to preventing the spread of germs, especially in this COVID-19 era. Hand hygiene is frequently neglected due to its meticulous process, but automatic machines that signal people what to do will encourage them to wash their hands. A self-sustaining automatic hand washing machine was created using modern technology, which dispenses water, soap, and paper towels in sequence, with a timer on each to ensure proper hand washing technique and prevent resource waste. It was also equipped with a Smart Bin that made it easy for the user to dispose of used tissue. Solar photovoltaic energy, a clean, renewable energy source that converts solar radiation into electricity, was used to power the machine to address both the global energy crisis and the problem of poor hand hygiene, not only during the pandemic but also in our daily lives where viruses are present. Results showed that this machine saves time, standardizes hand hygiene, and improves hand washing compliance while conserving energy resources. Additionally, the use of photovoltaic solar energy is beneficial for increasing system reliability while decreasing the initial cost of the system, the cost of operation and maintenance, and emissions.

Presenting Author: Jeimarie Barairo Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Presenting Author Biography: I am Jeimarie Barairo an enthusiastic and reliable Mechanical Engineering student with a strong work ethic. I am passionate about studying renewable energies. I turn my can'ts into cans and my dreams into plans.