The four students started developing the device in mid 2015. They used their pocket money and contributed over Rs 3,500 to make the device.
Four mechanical engineering students from Nashik have invented a device which is an indicator for the vehicle driver about excessive pollutant levels, while driving.
The third year students of Sandip Polytechnic — Vikas Sonawane, Akash Thete, Akshay Sonawane and Rushikesh Patil — have developed a Smart Emission Control System, a sensor device that will warn when the vehicle starts emitting excessive pollutants.
The four students started developing the device in mid 2015. They used their pocket money and contributed over Rs 3,500 to make the device.
Speaking about the device and its mechanics, Vikas Sonawane, one of the students, said, “We have developed the idea to come up with an emission control system so that it can aid the government’s decision to have PUC control in vehicles. When the engine of the vehicle starts, the sensor fitted in the silencer will sense the exhaust particles and check the limit value. If it exceeds the prescribed limit then a red light will blink as the first indicator, for two hours. Even after the first warning, if there is no change in the limit then there are two more indicators that will blink within a gap of two hours after which the engine will automatically turn off. The indicator hours can be customised based on the need of the customer.”
According to the four inventors, the device will help in tackling the pollution issue, especially in densely-populated and polluted areas. They are planning to approach the government to show a demo. “If this device is made mandatory in all vehicles, it will bring a considerable decrease in the pollutant emission of vehicles thus reducing the pollution levels,” said Akshay Sonawane.
A survey by World Health Organisation (WHO) has listed India as one of the worst polluted countries in the world.
Vikas added, “Right now it is in the development stage. It will cost more to upgrade the device. So we will develop it further based on the demand for it.” Sandeep Jha, Chairman of of the University said, “We are really glad that our students are coming up with such innovative concepts. We believe in encouraging them.”
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