College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2026-05-07 06:08:33
Major
Computer Engineering
Honors Course
CPEN 402-002, CPEN 401-001, CPEN 309-001
Number of Credits
6
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2026
Abstract
Changing aquarium water is a hassle, and when done incorrectly, it will result in changes in water quality and potential harm to aquatic life. Aquarium water changes are crucial in removing toxins such as ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. There is a need for an automated, stressless fish tank water-changing solution that ensures aquatic safety. To this end, an automatic temperature-controlled fish tank water changing system was designed, carrying out a water change for a designated main tank in which water heated within an inbound reservoir is pumped into the tank to replace the outbound water, responding to both the tank’s environment and user customization. Aside from user setup, intervention, and management of inbound and outbound water, the system functions autonomously. Water changes of the main tank are started per user scheduling and the sensed environmental measurements of pH and turbidity, with further temperature control handled via an auxiliary cooling method. The system, organized into subsystems and designed per specifications, both eliminates user inconvenience and improves aquarium safety in its implementation.
Research Sponsor
Michael J. Lichter
First Reader
Osama Alkhateeb
Second Reader
Michael J. Lichter
Honors Faculty Advisor
Yilmaz Sozer
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Community Engaged Scholarship
No
Recommended Citation
Henley, Ashton; Fritz, Jeannie; and Rubbo, Khalin, "AquaFlow Pro" (2026). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 2186.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/2186
Included in
Electrical and Electronics Commons, Power and Energy Commons, Systems and Communications Commons, VLSI and Circuits, Embedded and Hardware Systems Commons