Gas Leak Detector using MQ-2 Sensor and Arduino
The Gas Leak Detector is a safety-oriented project built using an Arduino Uno and an MQ-2 gas sensor, designed to detect the presence of combustible gases such as LPG, methane, propane, and hydrogen in the surrounding environment. It’s a practical and useful system for homes, laboratories, and industries where gas leakage could lead to dangerous situations.
The core of the system is the MQ-2 sensor, which changes its resistance when exposed to gas particles. The sensor’s analog output is fed into the Arduino Uno, which reads and processes the signal. If the gas concentration exceeds a predefined threshold, the system immediately activates a buzzer and/or LED indicator to alert nearby individuals. A 16×2 LCD (with I2C) can also be used to display the real-time gas levels.
This project is easy to build and teaches essential concepts like analog sensing, threshold comparison, and safety automation.
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