• Title/Summary/Keyword: continuous process line

Search Result 164, Processing Time 0.027 seconds

A Study on Real-time Control of Bead Height and Joint Tracking Using Laser Vision Sensor

  • Kim, H. K.;Park, H.
    • International Journal of Korean Welding Society
    • /
    • v.4 no.1
    • /
    • pp.30-37
    • /
    • 2004
  • There have been continuous efforts on automating welding processes. This automation process could be said to fall into two categories, weld seam tracking and weld quality evaluation. Recently, the attempts to achieve these two functions simultaneously are on the increase. For the study presented in this paper, a vision sensor is made, a vision system is constructed and using this, the 3 dimensional geometry of the bead is measured on-line. For the application as in welding, which is the characteristic of nonlinear process, a fuzzy controller is designed. And with this, an adaptive control system is proposed which acquires the bead height and the coordinates of the point on the bead along the horizontal fillet joint, performs seam tracking with those data, and also at the same time, controls the bead geometry to a uniform shape. A communication system, which enables the communication with the industrial robot, is designed to control the bead geometry and to track the weld seam. Experiments are made with varied offset angles from the pre-taught weld path, and they showed the adaptive system works favorable results.

  • PDF

Nonlinear Adaptive Control of Fermentation Process in Stirred Tank Bioreactor

  • Kim, Sang-Bong;Kim, Hak-Kyeong;Soo, Jeong-Nam;Nguyen, Tan-Tien
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
    • /
    • 2001.10a
    • /
    • pp.74.3-74
    • /
    • 2001
  • This paper proposes a nonlinear adaptive controller based on back-stepping method for tracking reference substrate concentration by manipulating dilution rate in a continuous baker´s yeast cultivating process in stirred tank bioreactor. Control law is obtained from Lyapunov control function to ensure asymptotical stability of the system. The Haldane model for the specific growth rate depending on only substrate concentration is used in this paper. Due to the uncertainty of specific growth rate, it has been modified as a function including the unknown parameter with known bounded values. The substrate concentration in the bioreactor and feed line are measured. The deviation from the reference is observed when the external disturbance such as the change of the feed is introduced to the system ...

  • PDF

LAT System for Fault Tree Generation (PLC로 제어되는 기계에서 Fault Tree를 효과적으로 생성하기 위한 LAT(Ladder Analysis Tool)개발)

  • 김선호;김동훈;김도연;한기상;김주한
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
    • /
    • 1997.10a
    • /
    • pp.442-445
    • /
    • 1997
  • A challenging activity in the manufacturing industry is to perform in real time the continuous monitoring of the process state, the situation assessment and identification of the problem on line and diagnosis of the cause and importance of the problem if he process does not work properly. This paper describes LAT(Ladder Analysis Tool) system for fault tree generation to improving the fault diagnosis of CNC machine tools. The system consists of 4 steps which can automatically ladder analysis from ladder diagram to two diagnosis function models. The two diagnostic models based on he ladder diagram is switching function model and step switching function model. This system tries to overcome diagnosis deficiencies present machine tool.

  • PDF

A Semi-Markov Decision Process (SMDP) for Active State Control of A Heterogeneous Network

  • Yang, Janghoon
    • KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
    • /
    • v.10 no.7
    • /
    • pp.3171-3191
    • /
    • 2016
  • Due to growing demand on wireless data traffic, a large number of different types of base stations (BSs) have been installed. However, space-time dependent wireless data traffic densities can result in a significant number of idle BSs, which implies the waste of power resources. To deal with this problem, we propose an active state control algorithm based on semi-Markov decision process (SMDP) for a heterogeneous network. A MDP in discrete time domain is formulated from continuous domain with some approximation. Suboptimal on-line learning algorithm with a random policy is proposed to solve the problem. We explicitly include coverage constraint so that active cells can provide the same signal to noise ratio (SNR) coverage with a targeted outage rate. Simulation results verify that the proposed algorithm properly controls the active state depending on traffic densities without increasing the number of handovers excessively while providing average user perceived rate (UPR) in a more power efficient way than a conventional algorithm.

Interconnecting Nanomaterials for Flexible Substrate and Direct Writing Process

  • Jwa, Yong-Ho
    • Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
    • /
    • 2012.05a
    • /
    • pp.58.1-58.1
    • /
    • 2012
  • Direct write technologies provide flexible and economic means to manufacture low-cost large-area electronics. In this regard inkjet printing has frequently been used for the fabrication of electronic devices. Full advantage of this method, which is capable of reliable direct patterning with line and space dimensions in the 10 to 100 um regime, is only made with all-solution based processing. Among these printable electronic materials, silver and copper nanoparticles have been used as interconnecting materials. Specially, solutions of organic-encapsulated silver and copper nanoparticles may be printed and subsequently annealed to form low-resistance conductor patterns. In this talk, we describe novel processes for forming silver nanoplates and copper ion complex which have unique properties, and discuss the optimization of the printing/annealing processes to demonstrate plastic-compatible low-resistance conductors. By optimizing both the interconnecting materials and the surface treatments of substrate, it is possible to produce particles that anneal at low-temperatures (< $200^{\circ}C$) to form continuous films having low resistivity and appropriate work function for formation of rectifying contacts.

  • PDF

BIM-Based Generation of Free-form Building Panelization Model (BIM 기반 비정형 건축물 패널화 모델 생성 방법에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Yang-Gil;Lee, Yun-Gu;Ham, Nam-Hyuk;Kim, Jae-Jun
    • Journal of KIBIM
    • /
    • v.12 no.4
    • /
    • pp.19-31
    • /
    • 2022
  • With the development of 3D-based CAD (Computer Aided Design), attempts at freeform building design have expanded to small and medium-sized buildings in Korea. However, a standardized system for continuous utilization of shape data and BIM conversion process implemented with 3D-based NURBS is still immature. Without accurate review and management throughout the Freeform building project, interference between members occurs and the cost of the project increases. This is very detrimental to the project. To solve this problem, we proposed a continuous utilization process of 3D shape information based on BIM parameters. Our process includes algorithms such as Auto Split, Panel Optimization, Excel extraction based on shape information, BIM modeling through Adaptive Component, and BIM model utilization method using ID Code. The optimal cutting reference point was calculated and the optimal material specification was derived using the Panel Optimization algorithm. With the Adaptive Component design methodology, a BIM model conforming to the standard cross-section details and specifications was uniformly established. The automatic BIM conversion algorithm of shape data through Excel extraction created a BIM model without omission of data based on the optimized panel cutting reference point and cutting line. Finally, we analyzed how to use the BIM model built for automatic conversion. As a result of the analysis, in addition to the BIM utilization plan in the general construction stage such as visualization, interference review, quantity calculation, and construction simulation, an individual management plan for the unit panel was derived through ID data input. This study suggested an improvement process by linking the existing research on atypical panel optimization and the study of parameter-based BIM information management method. And it showed that it can solve the problems of existing Freeform building project.

Web-based Collaborative Process and Material Planning for Automotive General Assembly (자동차 조립공장을 위한 Web기반 협업 공정 및 자재 계획)

  • Heo, Jun;Lee, Kang-Kul;Noh, Sang-Do;Park, Young-Jin
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
    • /
    • v.12 no.4
    • /
    • pp.198-206
    • /
    • 2004
  • To ensure competitiveness in the modem automotive market, process and material planning should be performed concurrently with new car developments. In automotive general assembly shops, thus, new business workflows and supporting environments are inevitable to reduce the manufacturing preparation time in developing a new car in the manner of concurrent and collaborative engineering. Since complete material planning for a whole general assembly system is a huge and complex job, several planners should execute their planning jobs and share information. Therefore, each planner should provide others with his/her results with continuous on-line communication and cooperation. In this research, a web-based system for concurrent and collaborative process and material planning for automotive general assembly via 3D digital mock-up S/W is developed. By using this system, savings in time and cost of process and material planning are possible, and the reliability of the planning result is improved.

Development of Defects Detecting System for Corrugated Board, Mill Application, and Changes of Production Defects Ratio (골판지 불량 검색 시스템 개발, 현장적용과 생산 불량률 변화)

  • Jeong, Jin-Mo;Min, Kyung-Eun;Kim, Mun-Sung;Park, Jong-Moon
    • Journal of Korea Technical Association of The Pulp and Paper Industry
    • /
    • v.40 no.2
    • /
    • pp.37-42
    • /
    • 2008
  • Defects of corrugated board were limiting factors to the corrugated industry's growth. On-line detecting systems of defects are beneficial to increase profits of the corrugated board companies by reducing base paper consumption, increasing process reliability, and increasing productivity. By replacing naked eye inspection of defects to a defects detecting system, continuous inspection without fatigue may guarantee final products quality. The system was developed, which was consisted of line scan CCD camera, lens, illuminating parts, high speed image processor, software, various input parts, and output parts. First installation location of the system was at before fluting process after base paper unwinding, and surface of liner board was inspected by the system. Second installation location was after fluting process and combining process for liner board. Production loss includes ragged appearance of edge, irregular flute shape, wrong combination of flute, score cracking, defects in base paper, and flute cracking. The production loss was analyzed before and after the system installation at a commercial domestic mill. The production loss ratio was defined as a production loss weight per total production weight. The production loss ratio before the installation was decreased a lot from 1.28%(during 3 months before installation) to 0.76%(during 12 months after the first installation) and to 0.25%(during 6 months after the second installation).

Improvement of Metallic Micro-Structure Precision Employing Two-photon Induced Photoreduction Process (이광자 흡수 광환원 공정을 이용한 마이크로 금속형상 제작의 정밀화에 관한 연구)

  • Son, Yong;Lim, Tae-Woo;Yang, Dong-Yol;Prem, Prabhakaran;Lee, Kwang-Sup
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
    • /
    • v.32 no.9
    • /
    • pp.754-760
    • /
    • 2008
  • A two-photon induced photoreduction process suggests a possibility for fabricating complicated metallic microstructures which can be applied to 3-D micro-circuits and optical devices, etc. The process employs the photoreduction of silver ions in a metallic solution which is composed of metallic salt ($AgNO_3$) and watersoluble polymer ((poly(4-styrenesulfonique acid) 18wt. % in $H_2O$, $(C_8H_8O_3S)_n$)). In this process, the improvement of the resolution and the uniformity of fabricated metallic structures are important issues. To address these problems, continuous forming window (CFW) is obtained from a parametric study on the conditions of laser power and scanning velocity and the direct seed generation (DSG) method is proposed. Silver nano particles are uniformly generated in a metallic solution through the DSG method, which enables the decrease of a laser power to trigger the photoreduction of silver ions as well as the increase of metal contents in a metallic solution. So the two-photon induced photoreduction property of a metallic solution is improved. Through this work, precise silver patterns are fabricated with a minimum line width of 400 nm.

Development of High Erosion Resistant Fe-based Alloy for Continuous Hot Dipping Line (연속용융 도금라인 용 고내침식 Fe계 합금 개발)

  • Baek, Min-Sook;Kim, Yong-Cheol;Baek, Kyeong-Cheol;Kwak, Joon-Seop;Yoon, Dong-Joo
    • Journal of the Korean institute of surface engineering
    • /
    • v.53 no.3
    • /
    • pp.95-103
    • /
    • 2020
  • In this study, the material used in the hot dip galvanizing equipment was poorly corrosion-resistant, so it was performed to solve the cost and time problems caused by equipment replacement. The theoretical calculation was performed using the DV-Xα method(Discrete Variational Local-density approximation method). The alloy (STS4XX series) of the equipment currently used has a martensite phase. Therefore, the theoretical calculation was performed by applying P4 / mmm, which is a tetragonal structure. The new alloy was chosen by designing theoretical values close to existing materials. Considering elements that contribute to corrosion, most have high prices. Therefore, the design was completed by adjusting the content using only the components of the reference material in the theoretical design. The final design alloys were chosen as D6 and D9. Designed D6 and D9 were dissolved and prepared using an induction furnace. After the heat treatment process was completed, the corrosion rate of the alloys was confirmed by using the potentiodynamic polarization test. The surface of the prepared alloys were processed horizontally and then polished to # 1200 using sand paper to perform potentiodynamic polarization test. Domestic products: 4.735 mpy (mils / year), D6: 0.9166 mpy, D9: 0.3372 mpy, alloys designed than domestic products had a lower corrosion rate. Therefore, the designed alloy was expected to have better erosion resistance.