Development of a Mobile Monitoring Application for a Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT)-Based Struvite Fertilizer Production System

Struvite fertilizer, characterized by its slow-release qualities, is comprised of magnesium, ammonium, and phosphate and is vital for plant growth. The Integrated Laboratory Unit of Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK) has developed a prototype for struvite fertilizer production equipment, but the production process requires manual monitoring. This project seeks to create an MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport)-based mobile application for the real-time monitoring and control of struvite fertilizer production equipment. The application employs the MQTT communication protocol, known for its quick data transmission and minimal bandwidth requirements. This application incorporates sensors on the production machine, which includes a reactor, filter, and dryer, and employs an Amazon Web Service’s (AWS) IoT Core as the MQTT broker. Findings from the application’s evaluation indicate that the mobile application can efficiently monitor and control several machine components. Data transmission to MQTT topics was successful, facilitating seamless communication. Functional and integration testing demonstrated that the system operates effectively. Usability testing outcomes yielded an average score of 77.75 with a system usability scale (SUS) approach, signifying that the application possesses a satisfactory degree of usability classified within the “Grade B” category.