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85 articles for “logic programming”
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PLC Based Stator Water Cooling System for High Capacity Generators in Power Plant
Abstract: The power station generator will be a high capacity machine. Because of the enormous current handling capacity, in terms of thousands of amperes - heat generation will be more. The minimum allowable time for a generator running without Stator water cooling system (SWCS) is only 17 seconds. In case of any problem in SWCS it will cause disturbance in power production and results in major revenue loss to the industry. …
Published in Journal of Mobile Computing, Communications & Mobile Networks · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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Automated Pick and Place Mechanism in Industry using Robotic Arm
Abstract: Many industries in India were found to be using manual methods for material transfer and pick and place of products. This reduces the productivity and causes unnecessary time consumption. This project is for automating the action of pick and place of material. Before an object is dispatched to the market or another company, there is a lot of movement of the object which is under manufacturing. All the hardwiring involved …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Water Management in Agriculture Keeping in View Frequent Power Failure Problem in Rural India
Abstract: Agriculture is one of the most important sectors in India. Healthy growth of crop requires timely and sufficient supply of water. Most of the farmers use water pumps for irrigation which work on electric power. The supply of power in some rural areas is bit irregular and unpredictable. Maximum time of farmers is wasted in monitoring the availability of power supply The frequent power cut and low voltage supply create …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Automatic Material Sorting and Storage using PLC
Abstract: This system is an industrial automation based application and it needs to satisfy industry requisition. Nowadays in various industry applications object sorting is done in different ways from which colour sorting is one of them. In material sorting system using Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) object are identified based on their colour through image processing. To capture the real-time image of the object camera is used. Here conveyor used is to …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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110kV Primary Substation Automation Based on PLC and SCADA
Abstract: This research paper describes the automated switch control of 110kV primary substation by using SCADA and PLC ladder logic. The basic idea behind substation automation is to monitor the switchyards in substation. In substation, many relays and circuit breakers are used. When any one of the breakers are tripped, serious issues may happened and hence, it required monitoring and controlling through sophisticated system like SCADA. In this project, signals are …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 5–13 Read article
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Gesture Vocalizer Using Arduino
Abstract: Science and technology have been an indispensable part of our lives, driving innovation and transforming the way we communicate. Communication barriers between the hearing-impaired and the hearing population pose significant challenges in daily interactions. Sign language, a primary mode of communication for the deaf and mute communities, is not universally understood by the general public. This research work presents a novel system for real-time sign language to speech conversion, aiming …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 14–25 Read article
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Residential Sanctioned Load Monitoring and Controlling Using PLC & SCADA
Abstract: Efficient load monitoring and control are crucial for managing energy resources in various industrial and commercial applications. Sanctioned load, which refers to the maximum permissible electrical load imposed by authorities or utilities, needs to be closely monitored and controlled to ensure compliance and optimize energy usage. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems offer reliable and efficient solutions for monitoring and control in industrial and …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Automation and Robotics for Quality Control in Manufacturing: A Review of Technologies and Applications
Abstract: Automation and robotics technologies have rapidly evolved, transforming modern manufacturing processes by improving productivity, quality, and operational efficiency. This review examines key advancements such as cloud robotics, machine vision, Industry 4.0 robotics, Building Information Modeling (BIM) combined with Computer Numerical Control (CNC), joystick-controlled automation, and intelligent manufacturing systems. These technologies utilize artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), digital twins, collaborative robots, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and cyber-physical systems (CPS) to …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 36–48 Read article
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AI-Assisted Gain Scheduling for Real-Time Temperature Control in Chemical Reactors
Abstract: Temperature control in continuous stirred-tank reactors (CSTR) represents a critical challenge in chemical process industries due to inherent nonlinearities, time-varying dynamics, and parametric uncertainties. Conventional proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controllers with fixed gains often fail to maintain optimal performance across varying operating conditions, leading to temperature excursions that compromise product quality and safety. This paper presents a novel AI-assisted gain scheduling framework that integrates artificial neural networks (ANN) with adaptive PID control …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 24–33 Read article
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PLC Based Smart Car Parking Barrier System
Abstract: This research paper presents an innovation of PLC-based smart car parking barrier system that is intended to improve parking management and security in urban areas. To effectively control the space efficiently & enhance the reliability of the parking system. PLCs (programmable logic controllers) are the foundation of the system, and sensors are connected to enable automated vehicle entry and exit. In this case, the up and down mechanism of barriers …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 34–38 Read article
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Review on Automatic Irrigation System
Abstract: The Automatic Irrigation System is a contemporary technological innovation aimed at improving water efficiency in farming and landscaping uses. This system guarantees that water reaches plants according to real-time data including soil moisture, weather conditions, and set irrigation schedules by combining sensors, microcontrollers, and automated valves or pumps. The main objective of an automated irrigation system is to increase water efficiency, decrease waste, and boost crop production while limiting human …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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A Review on Automatic Railway Gate Control System
Abstract: Railway transportation is one of the most efficient and widely used modes of transport; however, safety at level crossings remains a critical issue, especially at unmanned or manually operated gates. A significant number of accidents happen as a result of human carelessness, insufficient coordination, and postponed gate operations. To address these issues, the Automatic Railway Gate Control System has been created as a viable solution to improve safety and minimize …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Automated Diesel transfer system using PLC
Abstract: Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is used in many small and large scale process/production industries. In this paper, PLC is used to control the transfer of diesel required for the diesel generator (DG) when the main/local power supply goes off. A modelling of a diesel transfer system using PLC provides an effectual method to maintain uninterrupted power supply to continue the process/production which helps to maintain quality, reduced human intervention and …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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A Survey on PLC in industrial Safety
Abstract: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) plays an important role in providing integrated safety functionalities which allows it to control all other systems. The complexity in various methodologies requires the correctness of software for the applications which are very critical. The PLC software has to abide by the specification and it is a very challenging task. The current study introduces various methodologies and techniques which provide reliability and safety to control systems. …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Mechatronics Robot Navigation using Machine Learning through Prolog Programming Language
Abstract: A basic decision-making system is developed in this paper using Neural Network in Machine learningto explore a robot in concealed condition. The robot can move out of explicit labyrinths effectivelythrough modifying its bearing and speed persistently via the neural system model for machinelearning. Over the past several years, navigation tasks for mobile robots have been widely studied.There have been many attempts to introduce the usage of machine learning algorithms. Excellentperformance …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 39–47 Read article
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Advanced and Smart Multi-level Car Parking System using PLC
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a model of multilevel parking system with the automatic process using a programmable logic controller (PLC). The aim of this work is to mitigate the problems associated with general multilevel parking system by using PLC and advanced engineering concepts. PLC is a modern digital computer that has advanced features over microcontroller. In this project work, a model of three-floor parking system is presented with advanced control …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Wireless I/O Interfaces for Industrial Controllers: An Educational Approach
Abstract: Due to technological advances, the need for versatile and flexible applications in the field of industrial automation is continuously growing. Digitalization, flexibility, connectivity, high-speed transmission, data analysis and integration of different systems are now requirements in most industries. Industrial communication networks are the main tool in accomplishing those requirements. The proposed work is focused in the development of a solution for collecting remote field signals and transmit them by wireless …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 8–25 Read article
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House-hold Waste-water Management System
Abstract: AbstractThe wastewater quantity always exceeds the amount of water purified through R.O system in every household. This wastewater needs to be put to better use for other household activities like kitchen purposes, washroom, lawn etc. In this paper, a model consisting of integrated Programmable logic controller (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system has been proposed to manage wastewater coming out from Reverse Osmosis (R.O) system. The PLC …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Automatic Cashew Nut Breaking Using PLC Through Pneumatics
Abstract: Traditionally, cashew nut processing was completed manually in small batches and depends on skill of the labour. Cashew nut must be carefully cracked with hammers to avoid breaking the nut inside as whole nuts hold a higher market value than broken nuts. This paper aims at cashew nut processing which is fully automated having advantages in getting the whole nut at the same time reducing labor, more uniform and precise …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Design and Implementation of Low Latency 16-bit Full Adder
Abstract: In the new age world, modern technology has vast applications in various fields of engineering, medicine, and others. Digital electronics processing and systems play a vital role in the analysis and computation of data representation. Electronic systems have gradually become faster and smaller scale. The primary structural element of any modern ALU-based processor is an adder. Addition is a well-known extremely basic function that is employed in nearly all computing …
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 21–31 Read article