Abstract:
The Boiled Water Business (UAR) in Kertasari Village, Ciamis Regency is one of
the micro-enterprises that focuses on providing hygienic drinking water through a
boiling process. The production process, which is still done manually, leads to
several problems, such as unstable water temperature, potential hazards for
operators due to exposure to hot water, inefficient production time, and energy
wastage. This research aims to design and create an automation and temperature
control system based on a microcontroller, equipped with a cooling system, so that
the water boiling process becomes more efficient, safe, and stable. This system is
designed to automatically regulate the water temperature until it reaches boiling
point (100°C) using a temperature sensor connected to the microcontroller, and
automatically channels the water to the cooling system through a solenoid valve
once the temperature is reached. development with an experimental approach, which includes stages of system
design, component selection, hardware assembly, microcontroller programming,
and performance testing of the system in a real operational environment. The
results of this research are expected to improve the efficiency of UAR production
by minimizing manual intervention, reducing energy consumption, accelerating the
cooling process, and lowering the risk of workplace accidents. With this system, the
Boiled Water Enterprise can operate more optimally and consistently in meeting
the hygienic standards of drinking water.
