Intelligent data analysis in an automated system of input control of raw materials on a continuous process line for the production of meat products

Abstract

The article considers conditions for partial grinding of a frozen meat block in case of detection of extraneous inclusion in it by the raw material input control system. The processing of raw materials occurs on an automated in-line production line for meat products using a single-stage chopping process. The authors stipulate a continuous inspection of all meat blocks with full automation of control operations. Localization of the layer of meat containing inclusion solves the trajectory problem of moving the block of raw materials in the guiding planes of the single-stage chopper with the establishment of a mandatory safe chopping zone. The analysis helps to determine the boundaries of the safety zone. When solving the trajectory problem, the authors accept the assumption of a rectilinear trajectory of movement of a block of meat during its single-stage chopping. The foundation of this presumption stems from a research study of the energy usage of the drive of the raw material cutting mechanism in the working mode. The calculation of estimates of numerical characteristics of the experimental distribution of power consumption of the electric motor drive of the cutting mechanism allows to judge about the reduction of dynamic loads in the technological system “shredder - meat block” causing deviations from the plane-parallel motion of the meat block, because of rigid fixation of the block in the cutting zone. Using the control system reduces the risks of using substandard raw materials within its competence while maintaining the productivity of the technological line.