ESPOCH Congresses: The Ecuadorian Journal of S.T.E.A.M.
ISSN: 2789-5009
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Electronic Design of a DC-DC Boost Converter for Powering a Lo-Ra Communication Board with Bioelectricity by “Plantas Andinas”
Published date: Nov 09 2023
Journal Title: ESPOCH Congresses: The Ecuadorian Journal of S.T.E.A.M.
Issue title: Volume 3 Issue 1
Pages: 611–629
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Abstract:
The use of bioelectricity in various areas of science has made it indispensable to resort to new technologies to take full advantage of this natural resource. Plants are living beings, and through their biochemical processes produce a small amount of electricity derived from oxidation-reduction processes. For this reason, it is proposed to use electronic and power techniques to increase the flow of electrons produced by plants of Andean characteristics, and consequently feed a Lo-Ra type communication card, meeting the needs of long-distance data transmission, used in the collection of field information, either in areas where access or availability of power lines is complex. This proposal motivates us to continue working on sustainable energy and the exploitation of natural resources. This document details the theory, practice, and methods used to meet the objective of supplying power to a wireless communication system over a long distance. First, a description of the most important issues to be addressed is developed, and then special focus is given to the design for development of the power electronics circuit, specifically an elevator type DC-DC converter. Finally, the results obtained through the implementation used in this case are documented.
Keywords: bioelectricity, MFC, boost-converter, Andean plants, totora, Lo-Ra TTGO.
Resumen
El uso de bioelectricidad en diversas áreas de la ciencia ha hecho indispensable recurrir a nuevas tecnologías para aprovechar al máximo este recurso natural. Las plantas, como seres vivos, producen una pequeña cantidad de electricidad a través de sus procesos bioquímicos, derivada de procesos de oxidación-reducción. Por esta razón, se propone utilizar técnicas electrónicas y de potencia para aumentar el flujo de electrones producidos por plantas de características andinas, y alimentar así una tarjeta de comunicación de tipo Lo-Ra, satisfaciendo las necesidades de transmisión de datos a larga distancia, utilizadas en la recolección de información de campo, ya sea en áreas donde el acceso o la disponibilidad de líneas eléctricas es compleja Esta propuesta motiva a continuar trabajando en energía sostenible y en la explotación de recursos naturales. Este documento detalla la teoría, práctica y los métodos utilizados para cumplir con el objetivo de suministrar energía a un sistema de comunicación inalámbrico a larga distancia. En primer lugar, se desarrolla una descripción de los temas más importantes a abordar, y luego se presta especial atención al desarrollo del diseño del circuito de electrónica de potencia, específicamente un convertidor DC-DC tipo elevador; y finalmente, se documentan los resultados obtenidos a través de la implementación utilizada en este caso.
Palabras Clave: bioelectricidad, CCM, convertidor-elevador, plantas andinas, totora, TTGO Lo-Ra.
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