A new strategy for managing methane emission in landfills using internet of things and fuzzy sugeno logic

Open

I. Dewa Made Widia, Wayan Firdaus Mahmudy, Jati Batoro, Sujarwoto

2025 International Journal of Sustainable Energy Vol. 44 Issue 1 Article Cited by 1 Quartile

Abstract

Methane emissions from landfill waste decomposition are a significant environmental concern due to methane's high global warming potential. Addressing this challenge requires systems that integrate real-time monitoring with active control. This study proposes an Internet of Things (IoT)-based methane monitoring and control system enhanced with a zero-order Sugeno fuzzy logic controller. The prototype comprises an MQ-4 methane sensor, ESP-32 microcontroller, and output modules (LCD display, web interface, blower actuator). Sensor readings are processed via a fuzzy inference system to generate Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) signals, dynamically adjusting the number and speed of blowers according to methane concentrations (0–10,000 ppm). Laboratory testing included fuzzification, rule-base development, and defuzzification to optimise actuator performance. Results show the system effectively detects and responds to methane fluctuations in real-time, categorising blower operation into low, medium, and high modes. This approach demonstrates strong potential for sustainable and cost-effective landfill methane management. © 2025 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.

Affiliations

Faculty of Vocational Studies, University of Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia; Faculty of Computer Sciences, University of Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia; Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia; Faculty of Administrative Sciences, University of Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia