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Temperature Based Embedded Programming Algorithm For Conventional Machines Condition Monitoring

Authors:
Michael Kanisuru Adeyeri
Buliaminu Kareem
Adeyemi Adegbemisipo Aderoba
Sunday Olumide Adewale

Keywords: Temperature; thermocouple; algorithm; conventional machines; condition monitoring; microcontroller

Abstract:
A temperature-based embedded programming algorithm for conventional machines condition monitoring is being discussed. Machinery health deteriorates day in day out as they are being used for production purposes. If a proper check, maintenance activities and monitoring are not put in place, such machinery would not perform optimally and production efficiency would be affected. Based on this, the present work focuses on programming a temperature sensor AD595 and K-type thermocouple using a C programming language as a means of embedding them into the microcontroller with a real time clock (RTC) incorporated to keep the time of events and temperature readings of the machines’ components for effective maintenance plan. The whole design is embedded in production machines to keep monitoring the machines’ conditions and behavior as related to temperature induced faults and breakdown matters. The algorithm interprets and reports the fault class name to the operator, diagnosis and proffer solutions based on the embedded decision block. The hardware resulting from the design was tested using a conventional elevator, silos and hammer mill (which are parts of the production set up line for the production of vegetable oil) for a period of four months. The output performance is satisfactory as maintenance decision and machines’ health monitoring are optimized.

Pages: 51 to 57

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2012

Publication date: July 22, 2012

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4170

ISBN: 978-1-61208-222-6

Location: Nice, France

Dates: from July 22, 2012 to July 27, 2012