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ICT Innovation to Promote Sustainable Development Goals: Implementation of Smart Water Pipeline Monitoring System Based on Narrowband Internet of Things

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  • Yuh-Ming Cheng

    (Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, Shu-Te University, Kaohsiung City 82445, Taiwan)

  • Mong-Fong Horng

    (Department of Electronic Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 807618, Taiwan)

  • Chih-Chao Chung

    (General Education Center, National Tainan Junior College of Nursing, Tainan City 700, Taiwan)

Abstract

This study proposes a low-cost, automatic, wide-area real-time water pipeline monitoring model based on Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) technology, aiming to solve the challenges faced in the context of global water pipeline management. This model focuses on real-time monitoring of pipeline operations to reduce water waste and improve management efficiency, directly contributing to the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Water resource management faces several significant global challenges, including water scarcity, inefficient resource utilization, and infrastructure degradation. Traditional water pipeline monitoring systems are often manual, time-consuming, and unable to detect leaks or failures in real time, leading to significant water loss and financial costs. In response to these issues, NB-IoT technology offers a promising solution with its advantages of low power consumption, long-range communication, and cost-effectiveness. The development of an NB-IoT-based smart water pipeline monitoring system is therefore essential for enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of water resource management. Through enabling real-time monitoring and data collection, this system can address critical issues in global water management, reducing waste and supporting the sustainable development goals (SDGs). This model utilizes Low-Power Wide-Area Network (LPWAN) technology, combined with an LTE mobile network and ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller, to achieve long-distance multi-sensor data collection and monitoring. The research results show that NB-IoT technology can effectively improve water resource management efficiency, reduce water waste, and is of great significance for the digital transformation of infrastructure and the development of smart cities. This technical solution not only supports “Goal 6: Clean Drinking Water and Sanitation” in the United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs) but also promotes the realization of low-cost teaching aids related to engineering education-related information and communication technologies (ICTs). This study demonstrates the key role of ICTs in promoting sustainable development and provides a concrete practical example for smart water resource management.

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  • Yuh-Ming Cheng & Mong-Fong Horng & Chih-Chao Chung, 2024. "ICT Innovation to Promote Sustainable Development Goals: Implementation of Smart Water Pipeline Monitoring System Based on Narrowband Internet of Things," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(22), pages 1-18, November.
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    1. Bharat S. Chaudhari & Marco Zennaro & Suresh Borkar, 2020. "LPWAN Technologies: Emerging Application Characteristics, Requirements, and Design Considerations," Future Internet, MDPI, vol. 12(3), pages 1-25, March.
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