Diseño e implementación de un modulo didáctico para simular y controlar el proceso de empacado de sólidos granulados para el laboratorio de la EIE - CRI.

Abstract

Design and implementation of a didactic module to simulate and control the process of packaging granulated solids, for the Control Laboratory of the School of Electronic Engineering, Control and Industrial Networks of the Polytechnic School of Chimborazo. For the base structure of this module was used aluminum profile, consisting of magnetic, capacitive and photoelectric sensors, has linear pneumatic cylinders activated by solenoid valves and other elements that were located experimentally in the structure. For the control of these devices a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), programmed with the Grafcet method, was used. Of 100 tests performed for the packing of granulated solids, 80% had positive results being optimal, 15% had a regular packing and 5% a defective packing, more than all the elements and devices of the process worked correctly. Through this didactic module students can simulate and control an effective industrial production unit and become familiar with industrial processes. This module is a great reinforcement for students as well as for teachers, as it will help the teaching - learning process in the area of ​​industrial automation and control, and can be used to form part of a complete production line with didactic solutions.