2.

0 INTRODUCTION

In this design project, automation system is used based on the high technology
devise, computer. We will design a programme on computer based on the mixing process
at the machine. The programme we design will allows us to enter the quantity and density
of powder 1, powder 2 and liquid chemical. This will allow us to mix the dry materials
with the liquid chemical to create any range of quantity and density of the polymer
addictive we want. It is more suitable in working area. Since materials used here are not
specified their physical and chemical properties, therefore we have to make appropriate
assumption for this process. The assumption will be use as a general guide where the
process flow is state in the requirement of the question. This is true in the working area
because our duty is to materialize working system based on the process flow.
2.1 Assumptions and product parameters.

Physical properties
Materials Chemical Quantity
Density Moisture Flow properties
(Lb\gal) content characteristics
Powder 1 1.5 Very low Smooth Non 200 pound
corrosive
Powder 2 1.5 Very low Smooth Non 200 pound
corrosive
Liquid 0.5 n\a Very high Non 100 gallons
chemical viscosity corrosive
Polymer 1 n\a High Non 450 pound
addictive viscosity corrosive

2.2 Major component

The system contained 4 major parts which Powder Tank 1 (PT1), Powder Tank 2
(PT2), Liquid Tank (LT), Mixer Tank (MT). These are illustrated in the Appendix. Each
tank is unique in design and has many other outputs devise. All the input and output
devise are linked to programme on computer control which makes the control, decision.
Each step showing on the computer screen will allow technician in charged find out how
many raw material left in the tank. If the raw material in the tank are in critically low
lever, computer screen will alert technician in charge to add materials to the primary refill
tank.
3.0 Operation and function control panel

Two control panels are panels are located in two different place in order to
monitor and control the automation system. One will be near to the plant and one will be
in control room.

In control room,

Step 1

Before we start the process, the sensor of tank will determine the material level in
tank and display on computer screen. Then the technician will know condition of the
material in tank and make decision which tank need to add more material.

Polymer additive mixing programme

Material in tank level
Powder 1 in tank high middle low
Powder 2 in tank high middle low
Liquid chemical in tank high middle low
Temperature of liquid in tank high middle low

Next Cancel
Step 2

From the computer screen – step 1, after we initial the density and quantity of
material. Then we click the START button, to start the process.

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Material Density(Ib/gal) Quantity
Powder 1 1.5 200 Ib
Powder 2 1.5 200 Ib
Liquid chemical 0.5 100 gal

START STOP
 Step 3
First, the Powder 1 and Powder 2 will mix in the mixer tank. The process can be
stop by press the “STOP” button. Then a statement will display on screen to ask you
whether you want to “continue” or “terminate” the process.

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Powder 1 and powder 2 is mixing…….

please wait……

Powder 1 Powder 2

10% 10%

Stop

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This will terminate the mixing process press ‘OK’ button to terminate
the process or else press ‘CANCEL’ button to continue the process.

CANCEL
OK

25% 25%

Stop

Step 4

Second, the liquid chemical in liquid tank will release and add to the mixer
tank. The process also can be stopped if the “STOP” button is “press”. Then a statement
will display on screen to ask you whether you want to “continue” or “terminate” the
process.

Polymer additive mixing programme

Liquid chemical is adding to mixer tank.

Please wait…………..

15%

STOP

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This will terminate the mixing process.

Press ‘OK’ button to terminate it or else.
Press ‘CANCEL’ button to continue the process.

OK CANCEL

28%

STOP

Step 5

Then the density sensor in mixer tank will determine the density and the
addictive polymer and display on computer screen. The result will be checked by in
charged technician. The process will continue if the density is in proper consistency by
pressing “OK” button. If not, the process can be terminate by pressing the “CANCEL”
button.
Polymer additive mixing programme

Density of the additive polymer is 1.0 Ib / gal

OK CANCEL

Step 6

After the density level is accepted. Then the mixture will pour out to the
final product container. Mixture will pouring out by press the “START” button and will
stop by press the “STOP” button. The process of pouring out the mixture can be pause by
press the “PAUSE” button. This allow the mixture pour to another container.
Polymer additive mixing programme

Density of the additive polymer is in accepted level. Will mixture

pour out the final product container?

START STOP PAUSE