889 – Sensors , Transducers and Actuators

You are required to complete the coursework for the module Sensors, Transducers and Actuators as a group of 4 students. The final submission must be a professional report (maximum 15 pages) along with a working simulation and recorded demonstration video.

The work must be completed accurately, professionally, and in full compliance with the given coursework specifications.

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### Part 1: Individual Research (Literature Review)

Each of the 4 group members must independently prepare a 3-page research report using the IEEE format.

#### Requirements:

– Each student must select a different type of industrial sensor (e.g., Temperature, Pressure, Proximity, Optical, Flow, etc.).

– The report must include:

1. Title

2. Abstract (max 250 words)

3. Introduction

4. Methodology

5. Discussion

6. Conclusion

7. References (IEEE style)

#### Notes:

– Ensure clarity, depth of analysis, and use of recent academic sources.

– Each report must be well-structured and technical, not descriptive only.

– Total pages for this part = 12 pages (4 students 3 pages)

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### Part 2: System Design and Simulation (Group Work)

As a team, design and simulate an automated cement bag sorting system based on size (Large, Medium, Small).

#### System Description:

– Cement bags move on a conveyor belt.

– Sensors detect the size of each bag.

– A lifting mechanism transfers the bag to one of three levels:

– Upper Large

– Middle Medium

– Lower Small

– Each level has its own conveyor to deliver bags to storage.

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### Tasks to Complete:

#### 1. Technical Requirements:

– Identify and justify:

– Types and number of sensors used

– Number of conveyors

– Actuators (motors, lift, etc.)

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#### 2. System Design:

– Provide:

– Block diagram or system layout

– Flowchart or control algorithm

– Step-by-step operation of the system

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#### 3. Programming & Simulation:

– Use Mitsubishi FX Simulator

– Develop a PLC control program that:

– Controls conveyors based on sensors

– Sorts bags correctly

– Controls lift movement (up/down/rotate)

– Applies timing conditions (e.g., 3-second delay after detection)

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#### 4. Demonstration Video:

– Record a video that shows:

– The simulation running

– System behavior (sorting process)

– Explanation of how the system works

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### Important Control Conditions:

– Conveyors operate when switch is ON

– Sensors trigger movement of conveyors

– Conveyors stop after a delay

– Lift moves based on size detection:

– Large Upper

– Medium Middle

– Small Lower

– Lift must return to initial position after each operation

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### Final Submission:

– Combine everything into ONE report (max 15 pages):

– 12 pages Individual research

– 3 pages Group system design

– Attach:

– PLC program

– Simulation results

– Video recording

– SafeAssign report

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### Important Notes:

– The work must be accurate, complete, and simulation must function correctly

– Use proper engineering terminology and formatting

– Avoid plagiarism and ensure originality

– The system must clearly demonstrate automation and correct sorting

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### Goal:

Deliver a fully functional, well-documented industrial automation system supported by simulation, analysis, and proper engineering design