UVC Seed Sterilization BSc Thesis

Software and Control

Bachelor thesis (2023)

Authors

E. Ergül Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
E.H. van Weelderen Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Contributors

H.W. van Zeijl Electronic Components, Technology and Materials - EEMCS (mentor)
J. van Turnhout Team Erik Offerman - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering (graduation committee member)
L.F.A. Wymenga Electronic Components, Technology and Materials - EEMCS (mentor)
M. Babaie Electronics - EEMCS (graduation committee member)
S. Izadkhast Electrical Engineering Education - EEMCS (graduation committee member)
Faculty
Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
Copyright: © 2023 Erman Ergül, Erik van Weelderen
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Published Date

27-06-2023

Language

English

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Faculty

Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Abstract

In this thesis for the Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, a Control Unit (PCB and software) is designed for inside the UVC Seed Disinfection Machine of Team UVO. The machine consists of four modules: the Control Unit, the LED Driver, the motor controller and the power supply. The Control Unit allows a user to input the intensity per wavelength (for possible wavelengths: 255 nm, 275 nm, 285 nm and 395 nm), the exposure time and the motor speed.

The design of the machine, including all the modules, is aimed at achieving the optimal wavelength for inactivation and maximum and uniform irradiance, with the ability of changing radiation settings according to the desire of the user.

The Control Unit manages communication with the other modules, data storage, the User Interface, safety checks and system enabling. The thesis covers the design choices regarding the entire design, with an in-depth analysis of the hardware implemented safety checks, the graphical user interface and the design of the communication protocol.

Due to difficulties regarding uploading the code onto the PCB, not every developed functionality could be tested or implemented. However, the functionalities that were tested, did perform as expected. In addition to this, after the thesis has been submitted, more time will be spent on debugging the PCB, implementing and testing its features.

The objective for the graduation project of Team UVO is to provide a proof-of-concept of disinfecting cabbage seeds (Brassica oleracea capitata) from Alternaria using UVC LEDs. This thesis describes design process of the Control Unit module. The results of the decontamination process are provided in
Appendix F.