PLEASE USE AUTOMATION STUDIO

Objective

Design and control a hydraulic system that powers an automatic bridge. The system should

demonstrate efficient lifting and lowering mechanisms using hydraulic components while

incorporating control strategies for automation.

Project Requirements

$1.$ Design Phase

o Create a conceptual design of the hydraulic system, including a detailed diagram

showing components like hydraulic pumps, cylinders, valves, and reservoirs.

o Determine the dimensions and weight specifications of the bridge to calculate the

required hydraulic power and force.

$2.$ Control Phase

o Develop a control system for the automatic operation of the bridge, including

lifting and lowering sequences.

o Utilize sensors $($e$.$g$.,$ position or pressure sensors$)$ to monitor and regulate the

hydraulic system's operation.

o Propose a manual override mechanism for safety.

$3.$ Component Selection

o Select $($calculate$)$ appropriate hydraulic components, considering their

specifications $($flow rates, pressure limits$,$ etc.$)$ and compatibility.

o Justify the selection of each component with calculations and reasoning.

$4.$ Simulation and Modelling

o Use simulation software $($Automation Studio$)$ to model the hydraulic system and

validate its performance.

$5.$ Presentation

o Prepare a presentation to demonstrate your system to the classroom.

o The key parts in the presentations are:

$1.$ An animation of your CAD model $($the dimensions and parts can be

symbolic$)$

$2.$ Demonstration of the hydraulic circuit using PLC Ladder diagram

$$ If time intervals of the simulation are too long, they can be scaled

Deliverables

$$ A detailed project report including:

o System design and schematics.

o Calculation of forces, pressures, and flow rates.

o Component specifications.

o Control system design and logic.

o Simulation results and analysis $($motion plots$).$

o Conclusion and recommendations.

$$ A presentation summarizing the project outcomes.

Evaluation Criteria

$1.$ Quality and accuracy of the system design.

$2.$ Feasibility of the control system.

$3.$ Completeness and clarity of the report and presentation.

$4.$ Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic principles.

$5.$ Effectiveness of simulations and testing.