NIT AP develops wifi-mounted microcontroller for smart rainwater harvesting

As per the team which has developed an end-to-end software stack that provides an easy interface to manage and control in-house water resources, the system can automate the process of water storage, reduction in water-borne disease and efficient storage.

A group of students at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Andhra Pradesh has developed a "WiFi-mounted microcontroller" that can integrate sensors for smart harvesting of rainwater.

As per the team which has developed an end-to-end software stack that provides an easy interface to manage and control in-house water resources, the system can automate the process of water storage, reduction in water-borne disease and efficient storage.

"The system monitors wastewater and supply systems such as rainfall recorded, water remaining in the storage tank, water quality index and water supply in a given area. "The students have also designed an underground storage tank with a material capable of holding the water for a long-term basis and its treatment process being monitored on a feedback IoT system," said CSP Rao, Director, NIT Andhra Pradesh.

The team is now undergoing the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore's (IIM-B) ‘NSRCEL Technical Program’ to drive the product to the market. "This program extends support for incubation, incubation, design and product launch. NSRCEL brings together startups, industry mentors, eminent academicians from its parent institution IIM-Bangalore and researchers who thrive on continuous interaction of theory and practice," a senior official of the institute said. 

Meanwhile, NIT Andhra Pradesh is now inviting applications for a full-time MBA Programme. Candidates interested in NIT AP Admissions 2021 must note that the last date to apply for the MBA programme is June 28. 

NIT AP is introducing a two-year full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme under the School of Humanities and Management  (SHM). The institute is now inviting applications from eligible candidates for admission to the MBA programme for the academic session  2021-23.