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Automation Circuit Design for Motors

The document outlines the design of automation circuits for various industrial applications, including starting a Star-Delta motor and controlling electrovalves in air-compressors. It discusses the implementation of time delays for valve operations and the evaluation of circuit correctness. Additionally, it addresses fault conditions in machine operation and the design of a heating and pumping system with specific operational sequences.

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Automation Circuit Design for Motors

The document outlines the design of automation circuits for various industrial applications, including starting a Star-Delta motor and controlling electrovalves in air-compressors. It discusses the implementation of time delays for valve operations and the evaluation of circuit correctness. Additionally, it addresses fault conditions in machine operation and the design of a heating and pumping system with specific operational sequences.

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Industrial Automation Synthesis ◾ 115

3.14. Design an automation circuit for starting up a Star-Delta motor via an SPST output
contact of a sensor (2-wire command).
3.15. Some air-compressors have two electrovalves in their compression chamber as safety
exhaust outlets. In order for the air compression in the chamber to be feasible, the two
electrovalves must be closed. Furthermore, the two electrovalves are used for a step-by-step
start-up of the air compressor, in order to avoid percussive loading of either the
compressor or the power supply network. Design an automation circuit so that after the
Star-Delta starts the motor, the first valve closes with time delay T1 and the second one
closes with time delay T2 > T1.
Both time constants T1 and T2 are measured from the changing time instant from the
Star-
Delta connection.
3.16. Redesign the automation circuit of Problem 3.15 with only one timer (except the
timer needed for the Y/Δ transition) and with the following time constants T1 = T and T2
= 2T.
3.17. Which of the following circuits are operationally correct or not and for what reason? All
the
relays and lamps have nominal operating voltage +24 V DC.
RS RS RS RS
+24 V +24 V +24 V +24 V “C=ON”
“C1 or C2=ON”
C
“C=ON” “C=ON”

C C C1 C2 C
0V 0V 0V 0V
a b c d

3.18. In an industrial process where a general shutdown of the power supply network took
place, is it possible to get some form of electrical signal 3 minutes after an interruption
while the shutdown occurs? If yes, explain how to achieve it and design the required
automation circuit.
3.19. Although we accept that the indicator lamp of the circuit informs us if the machine M
oper- ates or not, this is not strictly true. Describe three cases of fault due to which the
machine M does not rotate while the lamp is on. Show how to make the indication literal,
i.e., for the lamp to show whether the machine M really rotates or not.

50 Hz 230 V
R

RS
Motor
CM operation
Μ
N

3.20. After an instant START signal from an NO button, the heating resistor R is connected to
a nominal supply voltage. After a period of 10 minutes required to heat the viscous fluid,
the pump starts to operate, and simultaneously the electrovalve V1 opens in order to
supply the pipe network with the fluid. After an instant STOP signal from an NC button,
the heating resistor is disconnected, the electrovalve V1 closes, the electrovalve V2 opens,
and the pump operates for a period of 5 minutes. During this period, the pump supplies
the pipe network

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In this redesign, utilize a single timer for both electrovalves by setting T1 = T and T2 = 2T. The timer's output can first trigger one valve after time T, then with additional circuitry that perhaps uses relay logic, it resets and counts another cycle to trigger the second valve at 2T. This consolidates the timer functionality while maintaining sequential control .

To design this automation circuit, after starting the Star-Delta motor, you set up two timers. The first timer controls the closure of the first electrovalve with a delay of T1 after the transition from Star to Delta. The second timer is configured to close the second electrovalve with a delay of T2, which should be greater than T1. By adjusting T1 and T2, you ensure the sequential closure of the valves to avoid percussive loading .

Using high nominal voltage relays in a low voltage setting can lead to misoperation as the required coil energization threshold is not met, leading to relay failure or partial actuation. It is imperative to match relay voltage ratings with the system voltage to ensure proper activation and response .

Post-heating delay mechanisms ensure that the fluid reaches optimal temperature before being transferred, allowing for consistent flow and preventing physical or chemical damage to the medium or system components. These delays provide necessary buffer time between heating and subsequent operations like pumping or valve actuation .

If the electrovalve system malfunctions, compressors can experience percussive loading, impacting both the device and network stability. Design considerations involve ensuring both valves close at specified delays post-motor startup to gradually ramp up pressure, thus distributing load impact and preventing mechanical stress from abrupt pressure changes .

To achieve this, deploy a delay-off timer circuit that activates upon the initial power interruption. This timer is set for a duration of 3 minutes; upon reaching this time, it trips a relay that sends the required electrical signal. This implementation ensures precise timing response post-shutdown .

Implement a hold-on timer in the circuit, activating when the stop signal is received. This timer keeps controlling the pump power relay for the additional 5 minutes, ensuring continued operation to complete any remaining tasks while allowing the system to safely return to a default state .

Analyzing different relay configurations involves assessing factors like redundancy, parallel vs. series arrangements, and load management. Proper circuit scenarios allow for circuit fail-safes and isolation capabilities, determining their applicability based on system requirements and fault tolerance needs. This ensures efficiency and reliability in complex electrical systems .

When integrating single-point output sensors in Star-Delta startup circuits, ensure compatibility with low power devices to avoid consuming excessive current. Consider the timing coordination between sensor output and motor transition timing to ensure seamless operation. The circuit should handle the sensor's switching capacity limits and coordinate with relay controls for accurate engagement .

The indicator lamp may remain on despite the machine being non-operational in cases of: 1) a mechanical jam while the electrical circuit remains closed, 2) a disconnection within the motor while the circuit to the lamp is intact, and 3) missing power phase leading to the motor’s inability to start. To resolve these, use a rotation sensor or current transformer connected in series with the lamp circuit to verify actual motor rotation instead of relying solely on circuit continuity .

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