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APPLICATION OF THE MECHATRONIC
SYSTEM TO SILKWORM FEEDERS
Sharibaev Nasir Yusupjanovich
Namangan Institute of Engineering and Technology, Uzbekistan
Ibragimov Akmaljon Turgunovich
Namangan Institute of Engineering and Technology, Uzbekistan
Sharipbaev Sоbir Yusupjanovich
Namangan Institute of Engineering and Technology, Uzbekistan
INTRODUCTION
For successful maintenance of silkworms and
obtaining high-quality silk from them, it is
important to ensure optimal microclimatic
conditions.[1] Factors such as temperature,
humidity, and air renewal affect healthy silkworm
growth and good silk weaving.[2] traditional
silkworm feeding methods are usually carried out
outdoors, which limits the ability to constantly
monitor the microclimate. Under these conditions,
it is becoming increasingly difficult for silkworms
to produce silk of the same quality and quantity.
Therefore, the use of new technologies, in
particular mechatronic systems, becomes a
necessity.[3]
The technology of growing silkworms in multi-
tiered pots allows you to effectively organize the
care process. The multi-layer system creates
conditions for simultaneous care of mulberry
silkworms in large quantities, which allows for
more efficient use of the territory. However, in a
multi-layer system, maintaining uniform humidity
and temperature on each floor is a challenge. On
different floors, climatic conditions can be
different, which can affect the growth of worms.
Therefore, it is important to independently control
the humidity for each floor.[4,10]
An excellent solution in this regard is Mechatronic
systems, which make it easier to ensure an optimal
RESEARCH ARTICLE
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microclimate in each layer.[5] Mechatronic
systems include various sensors and actuators that
allow you to monitor and control conditions by
sharing them. For example, humidity and
temperature sensors such as DHT11 can be used to
monitor and analyze air humidity.[6] These
sensors allow automatic control of the system in
case of excessive or low humidity. This gives
silkworms more advantages over traditional
feeding methods to ensure optimal humidity.[7]
Mechatronic control systems based on the DHT11
sensor allow you to effectively control the
humidity between the rack floors.[8,9] using this
technology, humidity is constantly monitored on
each of the floors where silkworms feed, and
changes according to their needs. Thus, the climate
in each layer is maintained the same, which allows
silkworms to grow optimally and produce high-
quality silk. Thanks to this control mechanism, the
silkworm rearing process provides more stable
and high-quality results than before. [11]
METHOD
In the course of the study, a mechatronic system
was developed for the care of mulberry silkworms
in multi-layered succulents. The main purpose of
this system is to provide optimal microclimatic
conditions for worms and ensure their constant
monitoring. Succulents consist of several layers,
and humidity and temperature must be controlled
separately in each layer. DHT11 humidity and
temperature sensors, a ventilation system, and
controllers were installed as components of the
system. This system ensures the same climatic
conditions in each layer.
Figure 1. Arduino plus DHT-11 temperature and humidity sensor
DHT11 sensors are used to detect humidity and air
temperature, which allows you to constantly
monitor the climatic conditions on each floor. Each
layer contains a DHT11 sensor connected to the
system. Sensors constantly collect information and
transmit it to the central control unit. The control
unit analyzes incoming information and
determines the required level of humidity and
temperature for each floor. If the humidity or
temperature deviates from the set level,
appropriate measures are taken.
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To control the humidity level, a special humidifying
device was built into the system. This allows the
device to automatically raise the humidity when
necessary. Based on data from the DHT11 sensors,
the system decides whether to increase or
decrease the humidity level. For example, if there
is not enough moisture between floors, the system
starts the humidifier. Thus, maintaining an optimal
level is achieved by constantly monitoring the
humidity in each layer.
The ventilation system is also an important part of
the mechatronic system. To ensure air circulation
between floors, the ventilation system is turned on.
DHT11 sensors monitor air quality, and humidity
and temperature are maintained at the same level
in the layers due to air circulation. The ventilation
system can be controlled separately for each floor,
creating suitable conditions for silkworms. Air
exchange is essential for maintaining a worm-
friendly climate.
RESULTS
The results obtained using the mechatronic system
showed significant improvements in the care of
silkworms. This system helped maintain a stable
air humidity and temperature, which contributed
to the healthy growth of silkworms. According to
the results of measurements using DHT11 sensors,
the humidity in each layer was maintained at the
level of 60-70%, and the temperature-in the range
of 25-28°C. These optimal microclimatic
conditions were suitable for silkworms and had a
positive effect on their growth and development.
The results of humidity monitoring showed that
the humidity level in each layer was maintained
more stable than with traditional methods. In
multi-layered succulents, almost no changes in
humidity were observed in each layer, and the
same humidity level was maintained between
these layers. Based on the results obtained, it was
observed that proper operation of the humidifier
and ensuring the sensitivity of the system helped
to create better conditions for worms. This
stability has helped to improve silk quality and
increase productivity.
Table 1. The need of silkworm in air humidity at different ages
Age period
Optimal air humidity (%)
1st age
85-90
2nd age
80-85
3rd age
75-80
Age 4
70-75
Age 5
65-70
Experimental results showed that the mechatronic
system also effectively controls the temperature.
The system constantly monitored the temperature
and turned on the ventilation system if necessary.
Thanks to temperature control, adverse conditions
harmful to the development of silkworms were
prevented. Tests have shown that the temperature
control mechanism has a positive effect on the
development of worms and the production of high-
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quality silk. The temperature stability allowed more silk to be produced.
Figure 2. Silkworm demand for air humidity at different ages
Qualitative indicators of silkworm growth also
showed significant improvements. Since the
worms grown using the mechatronic system were
less stressed during the growth process, the length
and quality of the silk fibers obtained from them
were higher than with traditional methods. It was
also noticed that more silk fibers were obtained
and the quality of silk improved. These results
show that the mechatronic system is effective in
growing silk in multi-layered succulents.
DISCUSSION
The results of this study demonstrated the
effectiveness of mechatronic systems in the care of
silkworms. Compared to traditional methods of
growing silkworms, it was easier to keep the air
humidity and temperature at the same level with
the help of a mechatronic system. The creation of
stable conditions by this system has led to an
improvement in the development of silkworms.
The automated system management function
made it possible to make the maintenance of
silkworms more efficient and stable.
The results showed that the mechatronic system is
able to maintain the same humidity and
temperature on each floor. This condition, in turn,
had a positive effect on the growth of silkworms, as
silkworms are less stressed when kept in constant
conditions of the same humidity and temperature.
It is also established that using this method, it is
possible to obtain silk of constant and uniform
quality during the care process. These results
confirm the advantages of the mechatronic system
over traditional methods.
Although the study found that changes in humidity
and temperature have a significant impact on the
development of silkworms, the mechatronic
system made it easy to control these factors. The
data obtained with the DHT11 sensor laid the
foundation for automatic control of the system.
Since optimal conditions were created in each
layer, a stable climate was ensured in the process
of growing silkworms. This management system
has played an important role in improving the
efficiency of silkworm cultivation.
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It has also been shown that the use of energy and
resources can be made more efficient by using a
mechatronic system. Thanks to automatic control
in the system, humidity and temperature are
adjusted only when necessary, which saves energy.
This is especially important for economical use of
resources in multi-storey cottages. While
traditional methods required more use of
resources, overall costs were reduced by
effectively managing and controlling resources
with a mechatronic system.
CONCLUSION
This study proved the effectiveness of the
mechatronic system in growing silkworms on
multi-layered succulents. Compared to traditional
methods of care, this technology allows you to
create more comfortable conditions for silkworms.
With the help of a mechatronic system, air
humidity and temperature were kept stable, which
allowed silkworms to be less stressed during the
growth process. This creates the necessary
conditions for improving the development of
worms and obtaining high-quality silk.
It has been shown that the DHT11 sensor can solve
the problem of ensuring optimal humidity and
temperature in each layer. These sensors made it
possible to constantly monitor and monitor the
environment in which mulberry silkworms were
cared for. The system is equipped with a
mechanism that automatically increases it when
the humidity level decreases, which serves to
eliminate the difference in humidity between
layers. Thanks to this process, stable conditions
are provided, which has a positive effect on the
sustainable growth of the silkworm.
The results showed that the mechatronic system
not only improves the quality of silk cultivation,
but also increases economic efficiency. Due to the
constant monitoring of climatic conditions in each
layer, resources can be used sparingly. For
example, a humidifier works only when it is
needed, which reduces energy consumption. Thus,
the process of growing silk using a mechatronic
system was efficient and cost-effective.
Thus, the use of a mechatronic system in the care
of mulberry silkworms proved to be an innovative
solution that provides stable and effective results.
The system ensured the creation of favorable
conditions for the growth of silkworms,
economical use of resources and the possibility of
obtaining high-quality silk. In the future, through
the development and wider application of this
technology, the silk industry can be further
improved and higher efficiency can be achieved.
However, the results of this study provide a solid
scientific basis for other studies.
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