Diseño e implementación de un sistema de automatización para una línea de producción de Cerveza Artesanal

Abstract

In this project the automation of some of the processes is done; Boiling, Maceration and Cook, those process are used for making craft beer, it´s located in the Pulida neighborhood in Quito, Pichincha, the principal objective is to decrease the workpeople physical effort required by the workers as well as the losses and improve the innocuousness in the process. The control system allows to obtain the mash ready for the fermentation process beginning with the automatic control for the processes of boiling water, maceration, cook and cooling, by controlling actuators, controlled by level, temperature and flame sensors in the process. All this will be programmed and controlled by means of a PLC. In addition, the sensors are selected, specified and assembled in the different stages of the production process. Its correct functioning is checked and the parameters of those systems that require it are adjusted.