Design And Development Of Smart Disinfection
Chamber Using IoT Based Technology
Fitril Hamdi Bin Shukri
Faculty of Information Sciences and Engineering,
Management and Science University, 40100 Shah Alam,
Selangor, Malaysia
fitrilhamdi@gmail.com
Abstract
Covid-19 has impact us with many difficulties
in handling the virus. Many researchers have study on the
various method to prevent or reduce the transmission of
covid-19. The purpose of this thesis is to design and
develop a smart disinfection chamber using IoT based
where the chamber can prevent the direct contact
between the user and the disinfection area. Throughout
the thesis is the method in developing the disinfection
chamber. This can make sure that the place is free from
the contamination. The research about the best design for
disinfection chamber has been researched through the
literature review. Every component inside the chamber is
touch free and autonomous.
Keywords – Smart disinfection chamber, IoT based,
autonomous
I. INTRODUCTION
With the outbreak of the global disaster of a new
coronavirus that is SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute
respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) which have various
reason for its outrages increase worldwide has forced to
face a new general health emergency [1]. Some
researchers opine that the SARS-CoV-2 originate from
bats and the prevalence of this virus to human was
through palm civets that link between bats and human
population [2]. According to World Health Organization
(WHO), the virus of SARS-CoV-2 could be transmitted
through contact and droplets. Infection with Covid-19
causes respiratory sickness ranging from moderate to
severe, as well as death. [3].
Studies reveals that the estimate of SARS-
CoV-2 can last approximately for three days on stainless
steel and plastic [4]. However, this SARS-CoV-2 can be
disinfected by using biocidal agents such as ethanol,
sodium hypochlorite and hydrogen peroxide [5]. The
proposed development is to utilize these infections
utilizing agent without any human interaction in between
the contaminated area. In order to avoid the spread of the
Covid-19 that is already have 2, 314, 621 confirmed
cases of COVID-19, including 157,847 deaths, reported
to WHO as of 20th April 2020 [6].
Following with the development of this smart
disinfection chamber which is made from 100% local
materials and components will improve the quality
control and good national economic growth. Disinfection
chamber is already available in the market. However, in
Mohammed N. Abdulrazaq*
Faculty of Information Sciences and Engineering,
Management and Science University, 40100 Shah Alam,
Selangor, Malaysia
Dr.mohammed.msu@gmail.com
this project, IoT have been integrated with the chamber
to make it function on its own. The chamber will turn on
itself whenever there is detection of people passing
through the chamber.
II. LITERATURE REVIEW
The proposed disinfectant tunnel that is developed by
Technopark@iitk and ALIMCO is named as “Techno
Advanced Disinfection Tunnel” (TADT) [7] that consists
of two chambers. The first chamber detects a person
automatically and delivers a disinfectant solution of
sodium hypochlorite solution through the spray nozzle.
After that, the person enters the second chamber which is
the delivery of thermal shock (heat) for a few seconds.
Along with the thermal shock, the person also will be
exposed with ultraviolet rays (in the safe wavelength).
These processes should effectively reduce the virus
contamination in clothes, skins and other exposed body.
The tunnel does have automatic guidance and dynamic
movement system through universal lighting symbols. It
can direct people’s movement effectively without any
human intervention and is autonomous. Figure 1 shows
the isometric view of the TADT structure.
Figure 1: Isometric view of TADT structure.
The sanitization chamber, which sprays a mist of herbal
disinfectant solution or sodium hypochlorite solution, a
chlorine compound commonly used as a disinfectant or
bleaching agent, is the first chamber. As the person
passes through the chamber, a proper arrangement of
nozzles produces a mist. A suitable fan is employed to
ensure that the mist is evenly distributed across the
person.
Sodium hypochlorite is a component of
commercial bleaches and cleaning solutions, and it is
used at extremely low concentrations as a disinfectant for
drinking and wastewater purification systems, as well as
swimming pools. A little higher quantity of sodium
hypochlorite, on the other hand, might cause mild to
severe side effects, ranging from skin irritation to severe
burns. As a result, the concentration should be utilized in
accordance with the ICMR recommendations. In allowed
amounts, any other chemical specified by leading health
bodies could be utilized.
The second chamber is a hot air and far-
ultraviolet C (far-UVC) chamber. The ultraviolet rays are
known to destroy the DNA of the virus [8]. Hence, they
are very effective in viral disinfections, specifically in the
medical domain. The radiations from the far-UVC warp
the structure of the genetic material of the virus and
prevent the viruses from making more copies of
themselves. In second chamber, an exhaust fan and
heating coil arrangement are used to maintain the
temperature at 65–70 °C. It is suggested that the
infectivity of the virus is lost at a temperature above 57
°C. In this chamber, an exhaust fan is used to blow the
hot air from the heating coil (1.5 kW) on to chamber
occupant.
The system requirements were studied and structured in
analysis phase. The process of collecting facts from
existing system was performed to develop limitations and
details as well as defining new system objectives. The
related literature work and product were examined to
enhance the mechanism.
Testing is made after the 3D design of the system made.
Testing of the mechanism was done once after the
simulation of mechanism which how it works completed
as per objective of the project. Any errors or bugs
confronted in the testing phase were taken into
consideration to be solved by the developer. Project
implementation began as the construction of the
mechanism began. Every part and component were
designed and developed according to the 3D design
software and the required objectives. After completion of
gathering part as a single mechanism, then the simulation
of the mechanism took place.
B. Flow Chart and Block Diagram

For the flow chart of this research, the system starts with
the measurement of the temperature of body. If the
III. METHODOLOGY
system detects the temperature than it will display the
temperature. After that, the automatic hand sanitizer will
A. Project Methodology
detect motion and if detected it will disperse the liquid
The methodology used was System Development Life
sanitizer. Next, the IR sensor of chamber will detect
Cycle (SDLC). SDLC has its specific task description in
movement through the chamber and if detected will
each phase, while maintaining the objectives of the
turned on the pump. The pump then will disperse the
project and can be divided into several parts as well as
liquid disinfection through the nozzle, and it will spray
manage in parts. Each phase does not overlap between
the body of the people passing through the chamber.
each other and each of it is in strict order. Figure 2 below
Figure 3 shows the flowchart of the system.
shows the SDLC phase.

Figure 2: System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

The project's initial phase focused on comprehensive

planning for the design and development of a disinfection
chamber for new Coronaviruses. The problem
identification was a key component of the planning
process. The planning phase continued to plan for
solving the problems once the reasonable problems had
been identified. The importance of the project
background investigation, which enabled the
identification of the existing product and how the
suggested new product with additional features can solve
the problem, was stressed. The project's objectives and
scope were established using criteria that were created to
assure the project's efficient development.

Figure 3: Flow chart of the system
Next, the system is controlled by a micro-controller to
make sure the system operates well. The block diagram
of the micro controller is shown in figure 4.
Figure 4: Block diagram of the system
C. 3D Design
The design of the system is based on the non-contact
infrared temperature measurement. The system uses
ultrasonic atomization disinfection system that use food-
grade disinfectant. Besides, there should be non-contact
automatic hand sanitizer to avoid direct contact. Figure
19 below shows the sketch of the 3-D modelling of the
disinfection chamber. There are three steps that user can
use the disinfection chamber. The first step is user will be
going for temperature check by using non-contact
temperature measurement. In the normal temperature
range, the green indicator light on and if the temperature
is higher than 37.5 Celsius, a “beep” sound will be
activated to give a notification. Second step is user will
be using the hand sanitizer. It is a non-contact automatic
induction drop disinfectant. Lastly is the step three which
is whole body disinfection. Figure 5 shows the 3D
design.
Figure 5: 3D design of the prototype
IV. RESULT
A. Prototype
This disinfection chamber has been constructed using
various of components. The components involved are the
temperature scanner, automatic hand sanitizer and heavy-
duty box for storage of the pump and liquid disinfection.
The disinfection chamber does have wheel at the below
to provide portability to the chamber. The wheel is to
make sure that the chamber can be moved around. Figure
6 shows the final prototype of smart disinfection
chamber.
Figure 6: Smart Disinfection Chamber Prototype
B. Testing
The testing has been divided into three categories which
is the temperature scanner, automatic hand sanitizer and
nozzle spray of the inside of chamber. Figure 7 shows the
testing of the temperature scanner where it displays the
recorded temperature of the person. Figure 8 shows the
automatic hand sanitizer where it dispersed through the
nozzle whenever there is presence of hand in front of it.
Figure 9 shows the dispersion of liquid disinfection
through the nozzle spray towards the body.

Figure 7: Temperature scanner
Figure 8: Automatic hand sanitizer
Figure 9: Dispersion of liquid disinfection through nozzle
V. CONCLUSION
This COVID-19 pandemic outbreak continues to have a
strong impact on the economy, trade, and tourism
industries. It has also affected sports activities such as the
2020 SUKMA Games, squash’s Asian Team
Championship, and the 2020 Summer Olympics was
postponed until 2021. To date, there is no specific
treatment for COVID-19. Worldwide, many clinical trials
are being carried out to find medicines and vaccines for
COVID-19. At the same time, the experience gained
from the global efforts in dealing with COVID-19,
should propel countries globally to be prepared for
disease control for novel disease outbreaks, epidemics
and pandemics of the future. Therefore, it is our task to
always stay safe and follow the precautions and sop that
has been instructed by the government. Projects like such
is a step towards a safer environment and wellbeing of
humans.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The author gratefully acknowledges the supported
facilities and funds provided by Management and
Science University (MSU).
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