Diseño y simulación del proceso de elaboración de jugos y néctares utilizando PLC y SCADA

Abstract

This technical report shows the development, simulation and laboratory testing of a juice and nectar production process using a programmable logic controller and a PC-based human-machine interface (SCADA). This type of process has been considered due to the current high demand for automation in food processes and with the purpose of analyzing how to combine programmable electronic controls with industrial processes. The PLC used is the s7-1500 in conjunction with the TIA PORTAL v15.1 software and the HMI type application has been carried out with WinCC RT through Ethernet communication. By animating elements such as valves, mixers, pipes, tank levels and pilot lights, the operation of the proposed process is illustrated.