Modeling and development of a low-cost didactic plant for teaching in multivariable systems

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v11i7.30249

Keywords:

Four tank multivariable system; Dynamic systems and control laboratory; Low-cost didactic plant; Engineering education.

Abstract

This paper aims the planning, construction and modeling of a low-cost multivariable level plant for didactic purposes. The developed model has two pumps that feed four tanks coupled to each other. Between the tanks and the pumps, there are inlet and outlet valves that can change the system dynamics according to its opening configuration. To automate the pumps and read the instrumentation used, the Arduino microcontroller was chosen because it is a model of great use in the academic environment and of easy parameterization. For sensing, the HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor was chosen, which already has native compatibility with the microcontroller. In order to validate the constructed plant, it was necessary to identify its model, using the empirical step response method for this purpose. In this way, this work has both qualitative and quantitative characteristics, since the planning and construction of the didactic plant involved an exploratory research of the problem, and then the modeling and simulation method was applied to obtain the mathematical model of the plant. Finally, an experimental research was conducted, comparing the data obtained in the real plant with the model data for validation. Having completed all research stages, the work result is a didactic plant with good linearity, able to provide implementation of level control strategies of coupled tanks and to assist in teaching and learning subjects that involve concepts of dynamic systems, besides multivariable systems identification and control.

Author Biographies

Luiz Felipe Pugliese, Universidade Federal de Itajubá

Graduated in Control and Automation Engineering from the Federal University of Itajubá (UNIFEI). Master (2015) and PhD (2019) in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Automation and Industrial Electrical Systems from the Federal University of Itajubá. Professor at the Federal University of Itajubá, Itabira campus. Researcher at the Research Group on Dynamical Systems (GPDIN).

Tiago Gaiba de Oliveira, Universidade Federal de Itajubá

He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Centro Universitário do Leste de Minas Gerais (2012), a master's degree in Modeling and Control of Systems from the Federal Center for Technological Education of Minas Gerais (2015) and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (2018) . He is currently Journal Reviewer at IET CONTROL THEORY & APPLICATIONS (ONLINE), Journal Reviewer at IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS and Adjunct Professor A1 at the Federal University of Itajubá, Campus Itabira. He has experience in the field of Electrical Engineering, with an emphasis on Industrial Electronics, Electronic Systems and Controls. Acting mainly on the following topics: Synthesis, Controllers, Non-linear, Network.

Diogo Leonardo Ferreira da Silva, Universidade Federal de Itajubá

He holds a degree in Control and Automation Engineering (2010) from the Federal University of Itajubá and a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (2013) from the same institution. He completed his PhD in Electrical Engineering at the Federal University of Itajubá, having completed a sandwich period at the University of Tennessee in the USA. He did a Post-Doctorate in Computer Engineering at the Federal University of Itajubá in 2017. He is currently an adjunct professor in the areas of analog and digital electronics at the Federal University of Itajubá-Campus Itabira. His main areas of interest are: Control systems, automation and process control, artificial intelligence, digital systems and electronic circuits. In administrative activities, he was coordinator of the course conclusion work, coordinator of the control and automation engineering course in addition to having participated in several committees and being a counselor of CONSUNI.

Fadul Ferrari Rodor, Universidade Federal de Itajubá

He holds a degree in Control and Automation Engineering from the Federal University of Itajubá (2009), a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Itajubá (2012) and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Itajubá (2017). He is currently an Adjunct Professor at the Federal University of Itajubá. He has experience in the field of Electrical Engineering, with an emphasis on Industrial Electronics, Electronic Systems and Controls.

Rodrigo Aparecido da Silva Braga, Universidade Federal de Itajubá

He holds a degree in Computer Engineering from the Federal University of Itajubá (2004) and a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on Electrical Systems for Industrial Automation from the Federal University of Itajubá (2007) and a PhD in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on Microelectronics from the Federal University of Itajubá (2018). He has experience in software engineering, computer networks, electronics and embedded systems. He is currently an Adjunct Professor-Level C3 at the Federal University of Itajubá-Campus Itabira.

Gabriela Fonseca Amorim, Universidade Federal de Itajubá

She holds a PhD in Production Engineering from Unifei (2018), a Master's degree in Production Engineering from Unifei (2014) and a degree in Control and Automation Engineering from Unifei (2011). She worked as a research scholar at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville - United States between 2015 and 2016 for the Science without Borders program and did an internship at the Laboratoire Heudiasyc at the Center de Recherches da Université de Technologie de Compiègne - France in 2009. She was elected graduate student representative in Production Engineering (2013-2015) and a degree in Control and Automation Engineering (CAECA 2007-2008; Student Representative on the Board 2010-2011). She worked as a volunteer writing teacher at Theotokos and CAAI assistance courses, and as a French and Portuguese teacher for foreigners at the Speaking language school. She is currently a professor at the Institute of Pure and Applied Sciences (ICPA) at Unifei - Itabira campus, Adjunct Coordinator of the undergraduate course in Health and Safety Engineering, Extension Coordinator of the Itabira Campus and Advisor Professor of the extension project "Engineers Without Borders - Itabira Center".

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PUGLIESE, L. F. .; OLIVEIRA, T. G. de; SILVA, D. L. F. da; RODOR, F. F.; BRAGA, R. A. da S.; AMORIM, G. F. . Modeling and development of a low-cost didactic plant for teaching in multivariable systems. Research, Society and Development, [S. l.], v. 11, n. 7, p. e33011730249, 2022. DOI: 10.33448/rsd-v11i7.30249. Disponível em: https://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/30249. Acesso em: 26 apr. 2024.

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