Still Automation for Distillation
I realized a general analysis of the distillation process of a tequila company for its automation. The tequila company is located in Penjamo, Guanajuato, Mexico. In this company, distillation is executed in one or several stills, depending on the productivity of the company, so the use of a programmable logic controller was proposed, which is mainly equipped with temperature transducers and a touch screen, which allows an optimal PID control of the valves involved in the process.
Process Control and Monitoring
I have programmed and implemented a PLC to facilitate the control and monitoring of processes in a recovery plant, obtaining the desired values for its automation and reducing the process error margin with a functional PID (Proportional Integral Derivative) control and ON-OFF controls. In addition, I have used and adapted different types of sensors and modules to the PLC for monitoring the processes’ behavior through a screen, reducing costs, and increasing product quality with minimum intervention of human resources (CONACYT project 199664 syngas/biogas recovery plant).
Robotics Using Lego Mindstorms
During my undergraduate studies and from time to time, I have been working on robotics using Lego Mindstorms kits. I started with Lego RCX and NXT, and recently, with its new version, Robot Inventor. I programmed RCX and NXT versions using LabVIEW software, as well as C++. Now, I am playing with LEGO Robot Inventor using its coding App.
by the University of Guanajuato
Robotics Using Arduino
I have programmed and built simple robots via Arduino. I can create automatic controls through the Arduino card for specific tasks. Most of the time, the task accomplishment involves activating one or several actuators, such as motors and relays. Also, I can use several types of sensors to receive and display signals by LEDs or screens. I use Arduino to teach and practice the basic knowledge behind robotics.
María Herrera 