ESP32 PLC for smart fluid monitoring during transport and storage
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Intelligent fluid monitoring system
Intelligent fluid monitoring is essential to ensure the safety and quality of liquids and gases during transport and storage. Fluids are controlled by automatic systems to maintain optimal conditions and thus detect and prevent deviations and problems, such as contamination and deterioration.
In this case study, a control and monitoring system is implemented during transport and storage.
Goals
The main objective of monitoring and controlling fluids during transport and storage is to guarantee safety and quality by detecting incidents and applying preventive or corrective measures.
It also aims to maintain quality to ensure the efficiency of the fluids in the processes and applications in which they are used. In addition, control allows optimisation of transport and storage, reducing costs and improving process performance.
During the process, several parameters are monitored. These include:
Pressure
is monitored to ensure that the fluid is being transported and stored under safe and optimal conditions.
Temperature
is monitored to prevent the fluid from being exposed to extreme temperatures that may affect its properties and quality.
Level
is monitored to ensure that the fluid is being transported and stored at the correct volume and to prevent overflows or shortages.
Quality
is monitored to ensure that the fluid is meeting the required standards and specifications.
Chemical composition
is monitored to prevent any contamination or alteration of the fluid, which may affect its properties and quality.
Implementation
The monitoring system is implemented by means of an ESP32 PLC industrial controller and specific sensors. Mettler Toledo amperometric sensors, Pt100 TCM2 temperature sensors, and other specific sensors (compression, viscosity, etc.) are used depending on the fluids to be transported. Some are connected via common interfaces or analogue/digital inputs.
The PLC is programmed to read and send the data to a monitoring system incorporated in the conveyor, where it is displayed on a dashboard with different data screens. Notifications are also programmed to inform of the status of the fluid. Some are recurrent, and others are alerts if a key indicator suffers an unexpected or alarming variation.
Fluid monitoring with an ESP32 controller allows accurate monitoring of fluid transport and storage, ensuring that the process is efficient and safe.
Advantages and benefits of implementing an ESP32 PLC for fluid monitoring
Accurate monitoring
Reading and processing data with specific sensors enables accurate monitoring of the fluid status, increasing safety and reducing the risk of errors.
Connectivity
The ESP32 PLC can connect to a wide variety of devices and systems, allowing for easier integration with other elements of the solution.
Flexibility
Thanks to open source programming, code can be easily customised for optimal monitoring.
Security
By monitoring, problems and potential risk situations can be detected in real time, which increases transport safety.
Dual core
Dual power
Thanks to the dual core, processes and communications are managed separately, improving their capacity and speed.
Remote management
The installation of PLCs enables remote management of both the transport process and the condition of goods.
Quality
Industrial Shields offers quality technology, guaranteed by verification systems and internal audits.
Easy programming
Industrial Shields PLCs can be programmed with the system that best suits the customer's needs. Most of them are free systems.
Why Industrial Shields?
Industrial Shields stands out from its main competitors thanks to the following points:
- Open solution. No licence fees.
- Modular solution: Product specifications can be extended in the future.
- Technical support: Our team is available to help you from the first contact, through the installation phase and after sales.
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Equipment designed for industrial use at a competitive price.