Summary of Gas Leakage Detector using Arduino and GSM Module with SMS Alert and Sound Alarm
This article introduces an Arduino-based Gas Leakage Detector that identifies LPG, Butane, and Methane leaks using an MQ5 sensor. The system sends three SMS alerts to two pre-programmed mobile numbers, triggers a sound alarm when gas levels rise, and displays status on a 16×2 LCD. It also references a previous relay-based project for automatic electrical cutoff during leaks.
Parts used in the Gas Leakage Detector:
- Arduino
- GSM Module
- MQ5 Sensor
- Sound Alarm
- 16×2 LCD module
We have published lots of interesting arduino projects like GSM based Fire Alarm System , Line Following Robot, RFID Based Access Control System and many other useful projects. This time, we are publishing a highly useful home application – Gas Leakage Detector using Arduino and GSM Module with SMS Alert and Sound Alarm. We have published an LPG Sensor Project using Arduino and MQ2 sensor before – which senses lpg leak and produces sound alarm. The project also has a relay system which turns ON or OFF a particular device upon gas leak (say we can turn the main electrical supply OFF upon gas leak to prevent fire).
So let’s come to our project!
Objectives of the Project
- Detect Gas Leakage (like LPG leak, Butane leak, Methane leak) or any such petroleum based gaseous substance that can be detected using MQ5 Sensor.
- Setup an SMS based Alert Mechanism and send 3 SMS (3 alert messages) to 2 specified mobile numbers (input inside the arduino program)
- Produce a sound alarm upon gas leak and stop the alarm once gas leak is under control (gas presence in atmosphere is under normal range)
- Display status in an LCD using a 16×2 LCD module.
Lets begin to build our project – Gas/LPG leakage detector with SMS Alert and Sound Alarm!.
I recommend you read the following tutorials before building this project!
1. Interfacing MQ5 Sensor to Arduino – teaches you how to interface MQ5 LPG sensor to Arduino and read values using analog or digital out pins of the MQ5 module.
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- What substances can this detector identify?
The device detects LPG, Butane, Methane, and other petroleum-based gaseous substances. - How many SMS alerts are sent upon detection?
The system is programmed to send exactly three alert messages. - To how many mobile numbers are the alerts sent?
Alerts are sent to two specified mobile numbers entered in the program. - When does the sound alarm stop?
The alarm stops once the gas presence returns to a normal range. - Which sensor is used for gas detection?
An MQ5 sensor is used to detect the leakage of gases like LPG. - What display component shows the system status?
A 16×2 LCD module is used to display the current status. - Can this project turn off electrical supplies automatically?
While this specific article focuses on alerts and alarms, it references a similar relay-based project that can cut power.
