IJSTE - International Journal of Science Technology & Engineering | Volume 3 | Issue 09 | March 2017

ISSN (online): 2349-784X

Automatic Brick Manufacturing System

Jaydip J. Bhesaniya
Student
Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering
Dr Subhash technical campus, Junagadh Gujarat
Technological University Ahmedabad
Hardik L. Koshiya
Student
Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering
Dr Subhash technical campus, Junagadh Gujarat
Technological University Ahmedabad

Brijesh V. Sakariya Mo Suhel Kalwaniya

Student Student
Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering
Dr Subhash technical campus, Junagadh Gujarat Dr Subhash technical campus, Junagadh Gujarat
Technological University Ahmedabad Technological University Ahmedabad

Hiren S. Parmar
Assistant Professor
Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering
Dr Subhash technical campus, Junagadh Gujarat Technological University Ahmedabad

Abstract
In a traditional brick manufacturing process people made brick in small bucket ,relying on relatively inefficient firing method, in
this process brick might have few problems i.e. leaves a frog on depression on their top surface. In Automatic brick
manufacturing based on PLC SCADA present the fundamental procedures for automatic manufacturing of clay brick. The
process for forming of brick, to mixture an essential row material like different type of clay & coal ash, to obtain the desired
shape through hydraulic pressure or vibration and then drying, firing and burning. Then to maintain a specific temperature with
this process is not reliable. In this project we want to design a brick manufacturing system, which can resolve all the faults facing
in an above said traditional method. We are using PLC to design automatic brick manufacturing which covers.
Keywords: PLC, SCADA, Vibration motor, Hydraulic pump, Conveyor belt
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I. INTRODUCTION

In mixing process to mix up to all the required material & form proper mixing material.
For mixing purpose used to conveyor belt. Conveyor is belt rotate through two road and roads is scrolling through DC motor
in forward direction. Through any one conveyor belt to pass clay on it and on other conveyor belts coal ash is pass after this
further process is to combine different types of clay and ash with water in container.
By using the solenoid valve to proper mixed raw material then it is goes for a shaping .hear solenoid valve open and close for
10 to 20 sec. during this time duration mixed raw material is come out.
Shaping is done through vibration. And vibration is providing by using vibration motor. The shaping of bricks also achieved
by hydraulic presser, but hydraulic pressure technique is expansive and its hardware is somehow complex compare to vibration
technique. After vibration process shaping and forming bricks is done.
We are use technique of drying in monsoon season is firs set the number of fan according to requirement. All these processes
of filling of mounds, pressing of material and dispatching of mounded bricks for one revolution are done same time. In this way
two bricks are made in one revolution

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II. BLOCK DIAGRAM

III. WORKING

Our project divided in to three parts

1) Mixing
2) Shaping & forming
3) Firing & drying
In mixing process to mix up to all the required material & form proper mixing material.
For mixing purpose used to conveyor belt.
Conveyor belt is rotate through two roads and roads are scrolling through DC motor in forward direction.
Any one conveyor belt to pass clay on it and on other conveyor belts coal ash is pass after this further process is to combine
different types of clay and ash with water in container.
By using the solenoid valve to proper mixed raw material then it is goes for a shaping.
Solenoid valve open and close for 10 to 20 sec. during this time duration mixed raw material is come out Shaping is done
through vibration.
Vibration is providing by using vibration motor.
After vibration process shaping and forming bricks is done.
We are use technique of drying in monsoon season is firs set the number of fan according to requirement.

IV. ADVANTAGES

Batter performance
Good quality of bricks
Manually set the temperature
This system is operated in all session
Reduce the human power
Temperature maintain
Does not affect by the weather
Improve the work efficiency
Decrease the manufacturing cost of bricks
Operate in 247
Make good strength of brick
Counting the bricks
System is reliable
Easy to operate

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V. CONCLUSION

In section after connecting all components of the brick manufacturing system and its connection with PLC/SCADA of the
program is run properly.
Result of our project we are taken a more product of brick and increase the strength of brick. We are taken a production in
monsoon season

VI. SCOPE OF FUTURE WORK

Whole process visualization through SCADA.[2] Error indicator through SCADA for proper and faster troubleshooting.
Quality of products mixing through PLC logic High precision machine with a temperature, pressure, vibration, air take in
consideration.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I take an opportunity to acknowledge and extend my heartfelt gratitude to my guide and the pivot of this enterprise, Prof. Hiren
S.Parmar who is most responsible for helping me complete this work. He showed me different ways to approach the problems
and the need to be persistent to accomplish my goal. His discernment in the choice of topic, his confidence in me when I doubted
myself and his admirable guidance are some cogent reasons that make me aver that without his support this thesis would be a
chimera.
I am also thankful to Director, Head of Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering for cooperation and
support to complete this work. I would also like to express my thanks to DSTC, JUNAGADH providing necessary facilities. I
would also convey my thanks to HOD, staff members and lab technicians of Department of Electronics and Communication
Engineering for their continues support.

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