Automated Screw Type Briquetting Machine as A Small Business Venture

Q4 Computer Science

International Journal of Automation and Smart Technology Pub Date : 2016-12-01 DOI:10.5875/AUSMT.V6I4.1148

Allan Yambot, L. Casano, Ryan Mina, Kevin Yu, A. Chua

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Abstract

This study aims to develop an automated screw briquetting system that will be applicable as a small business venture in provincial areas of the Philippines. The existing manual briquette machine was integrated with automation equipment and software to facilitate continuous briquette production. The automated machine uses an induction motor fitted with a Variable Frequency Drive to control the motor’s rotational speed. A Programmable Logic Controller was used to facilitate the overall control of the briquetting system through the synchronization of the sensors and drivers. In addition, the machine features a band heater with a temperature controller and a control panel for safety and ease of operation. A simulation was performed to determine the optimal design configuration of the screw geometry applicable for automation. Experiments were performed by varying the temperature and screw speed to achieve optimal briquette quality. The automation results showed that briquettes of high quality can be produced at a rate of 10kg/hr. An economic feasibility study was done to show the machine’s viability in a provincial small business context.

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自动螺旋型压块机作为一个小型企业的风险

这项研究的目的是开发一种自动化的螺杆压块系统，将适用于菲律宾省级地区的小型企业。现有的手动型煤机与自动化设备和软件集成，以方便连续型煤生产。这台自动机器使用一个感应电动机，配有一个变频驱动器来控制电动机的转速。采用可编程逻辑控制器，通过传感器和驱动器的同步，实现对压块系统的整体控制。此外，该机器具有带加热器的温度控制器和控制面板的安全性和易于操作。通过仿真，确定了适用于自动化的螺杆几何形状的最佳设计构型。通过改变温度和螺杆转速来获得最佳型煤质量。自动化结果表明，以10kg/hr的速度可以生产出高质量的型煤。进行了经济可行性研究，以显示该机器在省级小企业环境中的可行性。

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International Journal of Automation and Smart Technology Engineering-Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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0.70

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审稿时长

16 weeks

期刊介绍： International Journal of Automation and Smart Technology (AUSMT) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal devoted to publishing research papers in the fields of automation and smart technology. Currently, the journal is abstracted in Scopus, INSPEC and DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals). The research areas of the journal include but are not limited to the fields of mechatronics, automation, ambient Intelligence, sensor networks, human-computer interfaces, and robotics. These technologies should be developed with the major purpose to increase the quality of life as well as to work towards environmental, economic and social sustainability for future generations. AUSMT endeavors to provide a worldwide forum for the dynamic exchange of ideas and findings from research of different disciplines from around the world. Also, AUSMT actively seeks to encourage interaction and cooperation between academia and industry along the fields of automation and smart technology. For the aforementioned purposes, AUSMT maps out 5 areas of interests. Each of them represents a pillar for better future life: - Intelligent Automation Technology. - Ambient Intelligence, Context Awareness, and Sensor Networks. - Human-Computer Interface. - Optomechatronic Modules and Systems. - Robotics, Intelligent Devices and Systems.