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144 articles for “tank”
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Comparison of Tuning Methods of PID Controllers of Two Conical Tank System of Interacting Type
Abstract: The rapid increasing complexity of modern control systems has accentuated the idea of applying new modern approaches in order to solve design problems for various control engineering applications. This paper deals with the tuning of PID controllers for complex nonlinear process of two interacting Conical Tank Systems. Conical tanks play vital role in leaching extractions in pharmaceutical and chemical industries, as well as in food processing industry. It is a …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Design and Implementation of Two Tank Level Control System
Abstract: This paper designs the electrically based solenoid control valve to controls the level, based on the error voltage from the MATLAB (Matrix Laboratory) control algorithm. Various control algorithms are derived for two tank system. Those algorithms are derived only on simulation data. Most of algorithms are coded using microcontroller. This proposed system is a live model of two tank level system controlled through MATLAB m-code. It consists of components such …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Tank Water Quality Analysis Using Machine Learning
Abstract: Tank Water quality is a critical factor for public health, agriculture, as well as industry. Continuous monitoring of tank water quality: temperature, humidity, water level, CO2 concentration, and pH, is vital for safe usage. Using machine learning, real-time data analysis can detect anomalies, predict issues, and optimize water management, ensuring timely responses and improved safety. This intelligent approach enhances decision-making and maintains water quality effectively in various environments.We develop an …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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Level Control of Tank System: Comparative Approach
Abstract: Level measurement and control and monitoring are important for many products and processes in a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, storage and service industries. In this paper liquid level in the cylindrical tank is to be controlled at desired value. The composite controllers of proportional integral controller and proportional integral derivative controller was designed using Ziegler Nichols tuning for the cylinderical tank system. The fuzzy logic controller was implemented …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 9–12 Read article
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Performance and Analysis of PI Controller using Characteristic Ratio Assignment Method for Coupled Tank Process
Abstract: Control the level of the liquids is a critical need in many industrial processes. Often the tanks are so coupled together that the levels interact and exhibits a nonlinear behaviour. Control of coupled tank system using conventional PI controller, result in poor performance. In this paper the modelling and controller design for coupled tank liquid level process using characteristic ratio assignment (CRA) method is implemented. CRA method is an approach …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 3, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 66–75 Read article
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Design & Analysis of Overhead Water Tank by Numerical and Software Techniques
Abstract: Water is one of the most important natural resource for the existence of human on the face of this earth. Water flow cycle is a complex network in which water from its original source is passed through multiple channels so as to reach in the consumable form. Overhead Tanks for an important reservoir for temporary water storage which is attached with the proper channels so as to ensure the flow …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 5–12 Read article
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Design And Implementation of Controllers for Quadruple Tank System
Abstract: Process industries have tightly integrated processes which are non-linear and have multiple manipulated and controlled variables. Level measurement plays an important role in many industries. In this paper, the level of the two lower tanks has to be controlled. Three different controllers have been designed and implemented by manipulating the motorised control valve. Conventional controllers may not perform well because of the variations in process dynamics and disturbances around them. …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Control System Design and Performance Analysis of PID and IMC controllers for Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR)
Abstract: The Continuous Stirred Tank Reactors (CSTRs) are one of the most important parts of chemical process industries and sewage treatment plants. They also have various other miscellaneous applications. So, they are very important from industrial point of view, economic point of view and environmental point of view. The CSTRs have complex non-linear dynamic characteristics. In this paper, mathematical model is developed followed by SIMULINK model. The temperature control of the …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Implementing State Feedback Controller on Three-Tank Mixing Process
Abstract: This paper mainly focuses on the modeling and designing of state feedback with integral controller on three-tank mixing process. The main purpose of this paper is to compare the control performance between state feedback and PID controller that is designed with relay feedback method. The performance of the state feedback controller has been carried out and found satisfactory in terms of settling time, peak overshoot, rise time and overall performance. …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Risk Assessment and Consequences Modeling of Pool Fire of Bulk Storage Crude in Tank Farm
Abstract: Crude oil storage areas pose a range of hazards, including BLEVE, UVCE, POOL FIRE, JET FIRE, and more. To gain insights into potential scenario during storage and flow, annual reports, case studies, and research papers from past years were examined. Findings from this analysis can aid in promoting a safe and healthy work environment by enabling hazard identification, risk assessment, and calculation of consequences at CTF. Specifically, our project focuses …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Separation of harmful solids from fuel liquid in the tank of rocket engine and liquids in the life-support system of automatic spacecraft in the conditions of space flight.
Abstract: The paper presents the developed methods of harmful solids separation from fuel liquid in the fuel tank of rocket engine and liquids in the life-support system of automatic spacecraft using the action on the liquid of gravitational force (g - Factor) change or combined vibration and DC (Direct Current) electric field effect on the liquid that are simple on their of construction, economically highly effective and productive, mobile, and can …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 23–32 Read article
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Experimental Analysis of Line Balancing Issues in Automotive Fuel Tank Bracket Production
Abstract: Assembly line balancing is a manufacturing technique aimed at determining the anticipated production rate for manufacturing a specific product within a defined timeframe. Six Sigma, a profit-maximizing method, focuses on achieving consumer satisfaction. Reducing cycle time has become crucial to enhance production rates and meet client expectations. Assembly lines play a pivotal role in industrial production as efficient flow-line systems. Although building or redesigning assembly lines requires significant capital investment, …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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Analysis aspects of pressure tank: A review
Abstract: This review paper presents a detailed analysis of pressure vessels, focusing on finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate structural integrity. Pressure vessels are widely used in industries such as chemical processing, power plants, and oil refineries, where they are subjected to extreme temperature and pressure conditions. Ensuring their safe and efficient operation requires a thorough understanding of stress distribution, deformation characteristics, and failure mechanisms. This study reviews existing research on …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 49–55 Read article
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Process Identification in Single Capacity and Multicapacity Tank System
Abstract: In any process, industry the main and primary variable and process that needs to be controlled are temperature, level and flow. The main objective of this work is to maintain the process liquid at a desired level or change it at a pre-determined rate by controlling the manipulated variables. Here two types of system are considered; interacting and noninteracting and the response curves of this system to various forcing functions …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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Industrial Tank Pressure, Temperature and Humidity Controller using Microcontroller
Abstract: In this paper, a computer based pressure, temperature and humidity viewing and controller using microcontroller has been discussed. The article achievement is an authoritative part in manufacturing in instruction to protect the excellence of amenity. Hotness sensor measures the hotness, humidity and compression sensors measure moisture and weight respectively and corresponding similarity indication, which is additionally treated by the microcontroller. The statistics will be showed on the liquid crystal display …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 24–27 Read article
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Model Reference Adaptive Controller for Non-Linear Processes
Abstract: This paper presents the application of adaptive controller for three different non-linear processes and analysing the effect of the controller for three systems which are having different levels of non-linearities. The controller chosen is a direct model reference adaptive controller (DMRAC) for adjusting the feed forward gain using MIT rule. The non-linear systems considered are cylindrical tank, conical tank and spherical tank. The model reference adaptive controller is designed and …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 3, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 58–65 Read article
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First experimental results on “clay and bentonite” mixtures for the waterproofing of a landfill in Northwestern Piedmont Region (NW Italy)
Abstract: We report on experimental results conducted on “clay and bentonite” mixtures for the waterproofing of a tank landfill located in Northwestern Piedmont Region (NW Italy).The geotechnical experimental tests on “clay and bentonite” mixtures were conducted in the laboratory first, with the aim of finding the optimum percentage of granular bentonite to be added to the clay and then, they were carried out in situ, in the tank, on the layer …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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IoT Based Rotating Firefighting Semi-Autonomous Robot
Abstract: The employment of technology to prevent fires is essential because they are a serious threat. One example of how technology can be used to put out fires while reducing the risk to human life is a fire-fighting robot. In this project, a fire-fighting robot was created to locate and put out fires. The robot's ability to detect flames in all four directions is provided by a combination of flame sensors, …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Performance Appraisal of Two-stage On-site Domestic Wastewater Treatment System under Ambient Environment
Abstract: AbstractThe rapid growth in population has rendered the centralized sewerage systems a non-realistic option in sparsely populated areas. Consequently, an on-site wastewater treatment system (OWTS) is a viable alternative and cost-effective solution of sewerage system. Septic tanks with soil absorption systems are a simple mean of onsite treatment of the domestic wastewater. However septic tanks have low treatment efficiency along with several technical and constructional drawbacks. In order to improve …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 20–28 Read article
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Automatic Gain Control Amplifier for Analog Front End in Biomedical Applications
Abstract: This paper presents the design review of feed-forward automatic gain control (AGC) amplifier to be used in analog front end of biomedical applications such as hearing aid. To make system low-power, the design of each block is optimized and all elements are realized using MOS. The whole design is simulated in LT spice IV using 0.18 µm CMOS technology and the results are presented. Keywords: Automatic gain control (AGC), biomedical …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 22–26 Read article