Year: 2023
Category: Industrial Automation | Mechanical Design | Pneumatics
Project Overview
Developed an automation sub-system for LPG cylinder filling lines to prevent cylinder jamming, reduce manual handling, and improve operational safety.
Problem Statement
Defective or deformed LPG cylinders were getting stuck during conveyor transfer, causing:
Line stoppages
Safety risks
Increased manual intervention
Engineering Solution
Designed a pneumatically actuated sliding base mechanism integrated with sensors and control logic to ensure smooth cylinder transfer.
System Components
Pneumatic actuators & solenoid valves
Proximity sensors
Conveyor integration
Microcontroller-based control panel
Mechanical sliding base structure
My Role
Mechanical design & analysis
Control logic development
Sensor-actuator integration
System testing and optimization
Results
Operational accuracy improved from ~80% to ~97%
Manual handling significantly reduced
Enhanced worker safety and line efficiency
Industry Impact
LPG filling plants
Automated material handling systems
Safety-critical industrial automation
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