Development of an automated system for the efficient management of demineralized water pumping in a water treatment plant
Keywords:
Automated system, Treatment plant, PI, PID, Operation, ControlAbstract
DOI: https://doi.org/10.46296/ig.v8i16.0283
Abstract
This analysis deals with the creation of an automated system to effectively manage the pumping of demineralized water in a treatment plant, with the objective of overcoming the shortcomings of a manual system that causes efficiency losses and risks in operations. This proposal contemplates the implementation of level and pressure sensors, frequency regulators, programmable logic controllers (PLC) and a SCADA interface, facilitating real-time monitoring and a more sustainable operation. In addition, the system simulation is carried out in MATLAB/Simulink, using PI and PID control models to contrast its performance. Disturbances such as pump failures, unanticipated injections and simulated leaks were examined to assess the reaction of the automated system to critical situations. Finally, it was proved that the PI and PID controllers achieve an effective stabilization of the water level, reducing losses and optimizing the use of energy. The PID showed a more accurate reaction, preserving stability even in the face of abrupt changes.
Keywords: Automated system, Treatment plant, PI, PID, Operation, Control.
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