This paper presents a PC-based automated control system operation of the Northern Grain Silo of Jordan. The system connects to a PLC (programmable logic controller) device, and combines operator interface, PLC program...This paper presents a PC-based automated control system operation of the Northern Grain Silo of Jordan. The system connects to a PLC (programmable logic controller) device, and combines operator interface, PLC programming and monitoring functions into one platform. The PLC portion handles direct operations control, while the PC portion handles interfacing and data intensive functions. A simulation package is developed. The package generates a graphical user interface for real-time graphic animations of the Grain Silo operation. We discuss anticipated benefits of such a system and phases of implementation.展开更多
In order to enhance grain sampling efficiency, in this work a truss type multi-rod grain sampling machine is designed and tested. The sampling machine primarily consists of truss support mechanism, main carriage mecha...In order to enhance grain sampling efficiency, in this work a truss type multi-rod grain sampling machine is designed and tested. The sampling machine primarily consists of truss support mechanism, main carriage mechanism, auxiliary carriage mechanism, sampling rods, and a PLC controller. The movement of the main carriage on the truss, the auxiliary carriage on the main carriage, and the vertical movement of the sampling rods on the auxiliary carriage are controlled through PLC programming. The sampling machine accurately controls the position of the sampling rods, enabling random sampling with six rods to ensure comprehensive and random sampling. Additionally, sampling experiments were conducted, and the results showed that the multi-rod grain sampling machine simultaneously samples with six rods, achieving a sampling frequency of 38 times per hour. The round trip time for the sampling rods is 33 seconds per cycle, and the sampling length direction reaches 18 m. This study provides valuable insights for the design of multi-rod grain sampling machines.展开更多
Knowing the temperature distribution in silo is a convenient and efficient way to control the process of grain storage.A three-dimensional(3-D)numerical model was used to study the temperature variation in small grain...Knowing the temperature distribution in silo is a convenient and efficient way to control the process of grain storage.A three-dimensional(3-D)numerical model was used to study the temperature variation in small grain steel silo under quasi-steady state.In this study,experiments were conducted and porous media model was adopted.Results of numerical simulation and experiment were compared and the results indicated that grain temperature was influenced by temperature of the wall,grain stacking height,and the distance between grain and wall.The higher the wall temperature,the more the temperature increases.If the wall temperature is low,the effect of wall temperature on temperature distribution is significant.The temperature at the top part of grain varied obviously with the changes of temperature in air layer.Overall,numerical simulation results coincided with experimental results and the model established in this study is valuable for predicting grain temperature in steel silo.展开更多
Traditional method to prevent stored grain from deterioration is to control grain temperature.A three dimensional(3-D)numerical model was established to study the temperature variation in outdoor squat silo and large ...Traditional method to prevent stored grain from deterioration is to control grain temperature.A three dimensional(3-D)numerical model was established to study the temperature variation in outdoor squat silo and large size horizontal warehouse at quasi-steady-state.In this research,porous media model and solar radiation model were adopted.Numerical and experimental results showed that grain temperature was influenced by temperature of wall,height of grain and the distance between grain and the wall.Temperature changes dramatically at the top layer of grain heap due to solar radiation and heat convection at air layer.Temperature of grain close to wall increased with the increasing of ambient temperature.The model established in this research is suitable for predicting grain temperature in outdoor squat silo and large size horizontal warehouse.展开更多
文摘This paper presents a PC-based automated control system operation of the Northern Grain Silo of Jordan. The system connects to a PLC (programmable logic controller) device, and combines operator interface, PLC programming and monitoring functions into one platform. The PLC portion handles direct operations control, while the PC portion handles interfacing and data intensive functions. A simulation package is developed. The package generates a graphical user interface for real-time graphic animations of the Grain Silo operation. We discuss anticipated benefits of such a system and phases of implementation.
文摘In order to enhance grain sampling efficiency, in this work a truss type multi-rod grain sampling machine is designed and tested. The sampling machine primarily consists of truss support mechanism, main carriage mechanism, auxiliary carriage mechanism, sampling rods, and a PLC controller. The movement of the main carriage on the truss, the auxiliary carriage on the main carriage, and the vertical movement of the sampling rods on the auxiliary carriage are controlled through PLC programming. The sampling machine accurately controls the position of the sampling rods, enabling random sampling with six rods to ensure comprehensive and random sampling. Additionally, sampling experiments were conducted, and the results showed that the multi-rod grain sampling machine simultaneously samples with six rods, achieving a sampling frequency of 38 times per hour. The round trip time for the sampling rods is 33 seconds per cycle, and the sampling length direction reaches 18 m. This study provides valuable insights for the design of multi-rod grain sampling machines.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(31271972)Science and Technology Innovation Team in Universities of Henan Province(16IRTSTHN009).
文摘Knowing the temperature distribution in silo is a convenient and efficient way to control the process of grain storage.A three-dimensional(3-D)numerical model was used to study the temperature variation in small grain steel silo under quasi-steady state.In this study,experiments were conducted and porous media model was adopted.Results of numerical simulation and experiment were compared and the results indicated that grain temperature was influenced by temperature of the wall,grain stacking height,and the distance between grain and wall.The higher the wall temperature,the more the temperature increases.If the wall temperature is low,the effect of wall temperature on temperature distribution is significant.The temperature at the top part of grain varied obviously with the changes of temperature in air layer.Overall,numerical simulation results coincided with experimental results and the model established in this study is valuable for predicting grain temperature in steel silo.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(31271972)University Science and Technology Innovation Team Support Plan of Henan Province,China in 2016(16IRTSTHN009).
文摘Traditional method to prevent stored grain from deterioration is to control grain temperature.A three dimensional(3-D)numerical model was established to study the temperature variation in outdoor squat silo and large size horizontal warehouse at quasi-steady-state.In this research,porous media model and solar radiation model were adopted.Numerical and experimental results showed that grain temperature was influenced by temperature of wall,height of grain and the distance between grain and the wall.Temperature changes dramatically at the top layer of grain heap due to solar radiation and heat convection at air layer.Temperature of grain close to wall increased with the increasing of ambient temperature.The model established in this research is suitable for predicting grain temperature in outdoor squat silo and large size horizontal warehouse.
