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PLC Based Automatic Dam Shutter Control Using Water Level Sensing

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PLC Based Automatic Dam Shutter Control Using

Water Level Sensing
Patil Darshan1, Bhosale Akash2, Sawant Tanmay3, Kadam Prajyot4, Prof. Ankush Gund5
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Dept of Instrumentation
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 BVCOE ,Navi Mumbai.

Abstract- This paper based on controlling the process

variable parameters such as level with real time
implementation of gate controlling through DC motor using
Programmable Logic Controller. In our proposed system, a
programmable logic controller is used as an compact
computer playing the major role of a control devices and
switches provide incoming signals to the control unit. The
system design is provided with two levels in which the one
level in upper and one level in the lower outputs the ladder
logic is actuated. This work uses PLC of DELTA DVP-SE
series inbuilt with 8 digital inputs and provides 4 potential
free outputs to control the miniaturized process depicted in the
work..

I. INTRODUCTION

In Our India approximately there are 3200 dam

present. In Gujarat, 202 dams are there out of them 95 dams
have gates. Approximately, these dams cover 1,70,000 sq.km Fig.1 Block diagram of system using PLC
area for collecting water. There is also 2067.68 km long and
complex canal network through which about 10 lakes hectares III. IMPLEMENTATION OF PROPOSED SYSTEM
land gets water for irrigation and drinking purpose. The
farmers are mostly dependent on rain and after that bore-well In this section the method that we have developed to
water for their crops. Recently, all the farmers use in flood implement the system has been explained. There are various
irrigation system for planting their crops which needs more components we have used to implement this system. The
water. As we know, water is gradually becoming one of the whole system is divided into different sections and each are
most valuable natural resources. As the solution to problem explained separately.
we are developing this project to develop a PLC based system
which detects or senses the water level in dam and thereby A. PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER(PLC)
control the movement of gates automatically. Automation is
use of various control systems for operating equipment in This is heart of our proposed system which controls
industries such as machinery, processes in factories. the entire operation of system. This compact DELTA PLC,
economical programmable controllers offer several I/O
The biggest benefit of automation is that it is saves configurations. In this PLC , there are 8 input and 4 output are
labor work; it is also used to save energy and manpower to available. These PLCs were programmed in "ladder logic",
improve quality, accuracy and precision , reliability. which strongly defines a schematic diagram of relay logic.
Ladder logic is a programming languages, that represents a
II. SYSTEMDEVELOPMENT program by a graphical diagram based on the circuit diagrams
of relay logic circuit. It is primarily used to develop software
In this system we developed the overall method in for programmable logic controllers (PLCs) used in industrial
many ways. First one is that the targeted devices can be control applications. In our system, screenshot of
controlled by PLC (Programmable Logic Controller). programming are as follows

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In gate control assembly there are two gates used in

our proposed system. One gate is used for 50% level of water
in dam which depends on water level detected by level switch
1. And another gate is used for extreme high level or 90%
level of water in dam which depends on level switch 2. The
opening and closing of gates is achieved by the dc motor, the
motor shaft is connected with the geared belt or wire which is
placed on gate assembly.

D. LED AND BUZZER

The LED and buzzer are used for security purpose to

alert the people about flood. When the water level increases
above the extreme high level at the same time buzzing sound
will be produced by the buzzer.

E .HMI

For HMI(Human Machine Interface) software used is

DOPSoft 4.00.08. It is used for collecting the data from
sensors and devices located at remote site and display on
computer at control site for monitoring and controlling. In our
project we are using DOPSoft for graphical representation of
motor control operation during opening and closing of gates.

IV. DESCRIPTION OF MODULE

A programmable logic controller (PLC) or

programmable controller is a digital computer or industrial
computer used for automation of electromechanical processes
of such devices, this control of machinery on factory assembly
B. SENSING ELEMENT lines, amusement rides. PLCs are used in many industries,
sites and machines. Unlike general-purpose computers, the
Sensing element in our proposed system is the ball PLC is designed for multiple inputs and output arrangements,
float type which attached to the level sensor. Whenever the extended temperature ranges, immunity to electrical noise, and
water level increases the ball will keep floating above the resistance to vibration and impact. Programs to control
water level. Whenever the desired level is achieved then level machine operation are typically stored in battery-backed-up or
switch will trigger the input of PLC which controls the action non-volatile memory.
of opening and closing of gates.
Here the PLC used is of Delta DVP SE series which
C. GATE CONTROL is most complete network type slim PLC in the industry.

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In this module, there is built-in mini USB ,also can entire plant and stored the entire information about opening
be connected using Ethernet and 2 RS-485 ports.It has and closing of the gate .
program capacity of 12000 steps. Also it has built in Ethernet
which supports MODBUS TCP and Ethernet/IP. REFRENCES

V. FLOWCHART [1] International journal of Engineering And Research in

Electrical and Communication Engineering(IJERECE)
[2] Ignatio Madanhire ,Munyarradzi madaka,Charles
Mbohwa-proceedings of the International Conference on
Industrial Engineering,Paris,France,July 26-27,2018
[3] Nevon projects.com

VI. FUTURE SCOPE

1. To enhance the sophistication of this process we can

make use of level transmitter and standalone PID
controller. This system is opening and closing with in
particular stages of gates.
2. The level transmitter can be used of RFID devices for
wireless communication along with the PLC. In this
system we are use also GPS (Global position system), are
indicating for particular person will receiving message
and alert through mobile.

VII. CONCLUSION

In this paper, it represents an automatic controlling of

a DC motor using PLC and HMI. This System model of a PLC
based Dam automation system which is the completely
automated can control the level of the dam gates using backup
of the water. Thus using PLC and HMI the level of water in
the dam is controlled effectively there by opening and closing
the gates of the dam whenever the level increases. Therefore
the use of Programmable logic control has opened doors for a
level of automation Dam system and HMI also monitoring the

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