IRJET- Automated Flow Control in Solid Material Packaging Machines

International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056
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AUTOMATED FLOW CONTROL IN SOLID MATERIAL PACKAGING
MACHINES
Poojitha. R1, Ranjithaa. R2, Yoga Lakhshmi. M3
1,2,3Student, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College,
Coimbatore, India
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Abstract - The electromagnetic vibratory feeders are
commonly used in processing industries for controlling the
gravimetric flow of granular materials. This mechanical
drive offers easy and simple control of mass flow of
materials. This project is to automate the filling process that
takes place in solid materials packaging machines.
Application of electromagnetic vibratory drive combined
with power converters provides flexibility during work. The
use of a silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) implies a phase
angle control. Phase angle control is used to accomplish
vibration control by triggering SCR. By using a
microcontroller-based control system designed for the
converter, it is possible to achieve continuous variation of
vibrations. This also enables the automation of whole
system thus eliminating the manpower needed for
monitoring the system.
Key Words: Electromagnetic Vibratory Feeder, Phase
Angle Control, Solid Materials, Vibration Control,
Filling Process.
1. INTRODUCTION
DC drives have been replaced by Induction motors in
many applications due to its rugged construction, cost
effectiveness. Its application varies from domestic to
industrial applications such as industrial robots, electric
vehicles, elevators and so on. Speed control method is
used to obtain energy efficiency when running machines
at variable speed. The conventional speed control methods
affected by mechanical wear and tear, less efficient and
frequent maintenance requirement. Therefore, the use of
power electronic devices and controllers play a vital role
in improving the above factors and also help them in soft
starting. To achieve this simple and compact power
electronic controller circuit called AC voltage controller is
connected between the input ac supply and the load
(single phase induction motor). The controller possess
two antiparallel SCR‟s to regulate the supply voltage to the
load. By varying the firing angle of the thyristor the output
voltage of converter is varied. There are two control
strategies by which the output voltage is varied. They are:
a) On – Off cycle control
b) Phase angle control or Firing angle control
2. WORKING OF ELECTROMECHNICAL VIBRATORY
FEEDER
The vibrating drive system consist of a vibratory motor
which is commonly used in heavy-duty feeder
applications, because greater forces are produced than
electromagnetic drives. The unbalanced mass is placed on
the shaft of the vibratory motor. The supply is given to the
motor, it rotates and the unbalanced mass creates the
centrifugal force. When vibratory motor is attached to an
object it causes the object to displace.
Fig -1: Vibratory Feeder
As the motors rotate, the centrifugal forces move the
vibratory tray in forwards and backwards opposite to the
direction of rotation of motors. This fast and repeated
displacement is witnessed as vibration at the output. The
amplitude of vibration can be controlled by controlling the
phase angle of the power semiconductor device used. To
isolate the supporting structure from vibration of the
feeder, the tray is suspended on coil.
3. PROPOSED SYSTEM
The principle of operation is once the material starts
filling, the output voltage from the load cell varies. The
load cells work on the principle that the strain gauge (a
planar resistor) deforms when the material of the load
cells deforms appropriately.

Fig -2: Block Diagram of phase angle vibrator control
Deformation of the strain gauge changes its electrical
resistance, by an amount that is proportional to the strain.
The change in resistance of the strain gauge provides an
electrical value change that is calibrated to the load placed
on the load cell. This amplified value is given to the analog
to digital port of microcontroller (LPC2148). The digital
value obtained is the weight which is displayed for the
user monitoring purpose. Based on the digital value
obtained, a pulse width modulation pulse is produced
corresponding to the weight retrieved from the load cell.
This pulse is given as the trigger pulse to the thyristor for
achieving phase angle control. This phase angle controlled
supply is given to the vibratory motor to achieve speed
control. The speed control of the vibratory motor enables
the control of vibration. Since the since the speed of the
motor is controlled based on the load cell, it enables to
achieve precise control of vibration and automate the
entire process.
4. PHASE ANGLE CONTROL
In this method, phase angle is controlled by controlling the
trigger pulse given to the thyristor. The trigger pulse
generated depends upon the microcontroller based
design. By triggering the SCRs T1 and T2, the output rms
voltage is varied. Since the sine wave pattern is getting
changed, harmonics will be introduced in the system.
The expression for rms value of output voltage for
resistive load is given by:
V0 (rms) = Vs√ ((ℼ-α) + (sin 2α)/2)/ℼ
Where ,
Vs =Vm/√2=Rms value of input supply voltage
Fig -3: Input and Output wave form
Table -1: LOADED VALUES FOR VARIOUS FIRING ANGLES
S. No α in
deg
Vo rms
(V)
Io rms
(A)
Speed
(rpm)
1 0 229.6 7.37 1493
2 30 229.6 7.37 1493
3 60 229.6 7.37 1493
4 90 221.4 7.13 1491
5 120 157 5.64 1471
5. CONCLUSION
The paper discusses the control of vibration of the
vibratory feeder which is achieved by the speed control of
induction motor via ac voltage controller. Phase angle
control method is used to control the output voltage and
hence the speed. Thus the request to increase the speed,
accuracy and reliability of production processes, in order
to increase the quality and effectiveness of time and
energy, achieved through the implementation of phase
angle control. This enables fine control of vibration at the
same time automates the entire process. This system
reduces the need for manpower and make it affordable for
small scale industries.

REFERENCES
[1] Rohit Gupta, Ruchika Lamba, and Subhransu Padhee,
“Thyristor Based Speed Control Techniques of DC Motor: A
Comparative Analysis,“International Journal of Scientific
and Research Publications, Vol. 2, Issue 6, June 2018.
[2] E.S. Oluwasogo, and I.K. Okakwu, “Performance
Analysis Of A Single-Phase Ac Voltage Controller Under
Induction Motor Load,” International Journal of Research
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[3] Dr. Jamal A. Mohammed, “Speed Control of Single
Phase Induction Motor Using Micro-Controller,” ICIAC-12-
13th April 2017.
[4] M. Narayanan, R. Vidhya, P.Yuvaraj, “Phase Angle
Control Method of Speed Control of Single Phase Induction
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