Control Panel Research Articles

Automated Solar Charging Station: An Instructional Mock-Up

Abstract: The Automated Solar Powered Charging System Device can be charged and located outside of the building and it is environmentally friendly setup. This research developed and designed an automated solar charging station in teaching Elex Tech 111 – Electronic Devices, Instrument and Circuits and the acceptability was evaluated through an instructional mock-up. Quasi-experiment method particularly survey research was employed involving 25 students, 5 instructors of CTU Tuburan Campus, and 10 experts in the said municipality for evaluation. Data were gathered and treated using weighted mean and t-test. From the findings, a conclusion is drawn despite the limitations of the study that included sample size and generalizability. Firstly, the requirements in the construction of the Automated Solar Charging Station included the preparation of the different parts, namely, the right solar panel, charge controller, photovoltaic battery, inverter, electrical load, and solar panel casing safety. These components were assembled following the different processes involved in making electronic products. Secondly, the Effectiveness of the Design and Installation of An Automated Solar Charging Station as an Instructional Mock-up for the respondents was “Moderately Effective” as perceived by the respondent groups. It was a helpful innovation, especially during this time of high electricity rates among the consumers of charging stations. Lastly, the output is very economical and practical. Therefore, it is concluded that it meets the standards and is precise functional in performing each functions to be used in instructions and is recommended to be adopted and produced for the utilization of the campus-wide.

The utilization of biological control against regulated pests in the EPPO region: challenges and opportunities

AbstractBiological control is a pest control method that can offer an environmentally safer alternative to chemical pesticides. The proven safety record of both augmentative and classical biological control technologies allows its utilization against indigenous and non‐indigenous but well‐established pests, whether under protected conditions (e.g., glasshouses) or in open field cropping systems. This manuscript has been developed by the Joint European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO) and the International Organization for Biological and Integrated Control (IOBC) Panel on Biological Control Agents and presents an assessment on the current use of classical and augmentative biological control for the control of regulated plant pests. The paper discusses challenges for the uptake of biological control for regulated pests and provides recommendations to increase the safe use of biological control agents in the EPPO region.

Asatyajaal Anveshak

The Astayajaal Anveshak Project is a web application and browser extension that aims to boost online safety and address the growing threats of cyber- attacks that puts sensitive user information at risk. This project groups websites into four types based on their web addresses: safe, phishing, defaced, and malware-infected by Uniform Resource Locator(URL) detection and categorization. Along with the use of browser extension for real time website detection and categorization. It pops up a message when you visit a site telling you how safe it is. The system also has a control panel for admins to track and maintain prediction statistics known as centralized admin dashboard. This panel has a pie chart that breaks down the types of websites people visit helping admins keep tabs on safety trends. It also include user awareness module in the form of quiz to teach people about online dangers.

P-254. The Effect of Disinfection with 222-nm Ultraviolet C on Surfaces Contaminated with Clostridioides difficile and Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci in the Bathrooms of Isolation Patients

Abstract Background Contaminated environmental surfaces are important sources of transmission for healthcare-associated pathogens, including Clostridioides difficile (CD) and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). Toilet surfaces are easily contaminated by pathogens excreted in stools. In this study, we investigated the efficacy of a 222-nm ultraviolet C (UVC) disinfection device, Care222®, for removing bacterial contamination in the bathrooms of isolated patients. Methods This study was conducted in the rooms of five patients diagnosed with C. difficile infection and in the rooms of five patients colonized with VRE. The Care222® device is mounted on a mobile cart and fixed at a 45-degree downward angle. The Care222® emission window was placed 1 m from the farthest end of the toilet seat and at a height of 1.1 m from the floor. At this position, UVC irradiation was performed for 45 min at a total 222-nm UVC fluence of 27 mJ/cm2. Before and after UVC irradiation, samples were collected from the toilet seat and control panel of the electric warm-water bidet toilet seat, in each room, and colony-forming units (CFUs) were determined. Results Disinfection with 222-nm UVC resulted in a significant decrease in the number of CD CFUs compared to the number of CFUs before disinfection (Median CFUs (range), 8 (0–51) vs. 1 (0-5), P=0.004). It also resulted in a significant decrease in the number of VRE CFUs compared to the number of CFUs before disinfection (Median CFUs (range), 7 (1–32) vs. 1 (0-3), P=0.001). Conclusion The disinfection with the 222-nm UVC device significantly reduced CD and VRE surface contamination in the bathrooms of isolated patients. Further studies are required to investigate the effectiveness of 222-nm UVC disinfection for reducing environmental pathogen contamination. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures

RETRACTION: HSP27 Associates With Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition, Stemness and Radioresistance of Salivary Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.

W. Chen, X. Ren, J. Wu, X. Gao, X. Cen, S. Wang, S. Sheng, Q. Chen, Y.-J. Tang, X.-H. Liang, and Y.-L. Tang, "HSP27 Associates with Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition, Stemness and Radioresistance of Salivary Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma," Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine 22, no. 4 (2018): 2283-2298, https://doi.org/10.1111/jcmm.13510. The above article, published online on 09 February 2018 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor-in-Chief, Stefan Constantinescu; The Foundation for Cellular and Molecular Medicine; and John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The retraction has been agreed upon following an investigation into concerns raised by a third party, which revealed inappropriate image panel duplications within the article depicting different experimental conditions (Figure1B Control and EV, Figure2C Control and Neg, Figure3A Control and EV, Figure1F SACC-LM Control and CM+HSP27, and Figure6B SACC-LM CM without IR and CM with IR panels). Additionally, irregularities were discovered regarding the appearance of the dissected tumors in Figure5A and another instance of image duplication was identified between Figure1F SACC-LM Control panel and another image published previously by an overlapping group of authors in a different scientific context. The explanation provided by the authors was unsatisfactory and the partial raw data shared could not address these concerns. Thus, the editors have lost confidence in the presented data and consider the conclusions of this manuscript substantially compromised. The authors disagree with the retraction wording.

Advanced low-temperature self-healable bio-polyurethanes with double-alkane-tailed ringing units for applications in self-powered flexible control panels

Advanced low-temperature self-healable bio-polyurethanes with double-alkane-tailed ringing units for applications in self-powered flexible control panels

O Layout do Painel do C-130 Modernizado e sua Influência na Operação Segura da Aeronave:

The automation technology found in Aviation a fertile field for its development. This development reached the Brazilian Air Force C-130 aircraft through the modernization program of the ten aircraft acquired from the Italian Air Force, with its beginning in 2005. The objective of this study was to determine whether the modernization of the C-130 meets the ergonomic principles for a perfect human-computer interaction, aiming mainly at the safe operation of aircraft, and considering the piloting or the pilot as the main factor in the cause of accidents. In order to achieve this goal, we adopted a descriptive methodology, through desk research and literature. Through a thorough theoretical study on the subject, it was possible to evaluate the ergonomic influence based on two aspects: the suitability of the position of EFIS control panel for the pilot, under instrument flight, and adequacy of the position of the backup instruments. To do that, the equipment incorporated in the aircraft for modernization were described, detailing their role and location in the cabin. Data on ergonomic factors related to automation and the flight were also collected, in order to seek a well-designed cockpit and the problems that may occur if that is not observed. In these two devices, probable loss of situational awareness and the appearance of visual illusions or spatial disorientation in the pilot were identified. These points were listed and discussed as a contribution to the operators of the aircraft and the other Brazilian Air Force squadron passing through the same process.

Design Requirements for the Device for Differentiating Pathological States of Biological Tissues

The appearance of the device for mini-gamma-quantum differentiation of biological tissues, the arrangement of units (research unit and control unit), units (cassette holder, electronic units, etc.) and individual parts (cassette, etc.), as well as control panels (front and rear) have ergonomic indicators that ensure convenience use (preparation for operation – ease of installation of the device on the table, connection to the electrical network and grounding, loading/unloading of biological tissue samples into/from the cassette, etc.); ease of use (ease of working with the control panel and the cassette with the cassette holder); the convenience of preventive maintenance work (cassette disinfection, etc.). The control unit and the research unit are located in different housings of the device: a) control unit – in a high-strength plastic case; b) research unit – in a stainless steel metal case. A measuring device in the form of a scintillation detector is located in the metal case of the research unit, consisting of: a case, a scintillator (crystal, plastic, liquid), a photoelectric multiplier, a power cell, a source of ionizing low-energy gamma radiation in a special protective case that ensures compliance with sanitary requirements and radiation safety standards, and a cassette for biological tissue to be examined (a sample of biological tissue is placed in the biopsies section of the cassette), which is installed in the cassette holder. The design of the cassette holder includes a knife for cutting excess biopsies. The cassette holder is firmly fixed in the housing of the device's research unit. The control unit houses power elements, a microprocessor controller for processing information and maintaining a database, providing communication with peripheral electronic devices. The front panel of the device houses the information monitor and control points. On the back panel there is a device on/off switch, a fuse and places for connecting additional devices. The device has the possibility of applying protective grounding.

Default Antibiotic Order Durations for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Outpatient Pediatrics: A Cluster Randomized Trial.

Antibiotic durations for uncomplicated skin/soft tissue infections (SSTI) often exceed the guideline-recommended 5-7 days. We assessed the effectiveness of a default duration order panel in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to reduce long prescriptions. Cluster randomized trial of a SSTI order panel with default antibiotic durations (implemented 12/2021), compared to a control panel (no decision support) in 14 pediatric primary care clinics. We assessed long prescription rates from 23 months before to 12 months after order panel implementation (1/2020-12/2022). Antibiotic duration was considered long if >5 days for cellulitis or drained abscess, or >7 days for undrained abscess, impetigo, or other SSTI. We included 1123 and 511 encounters in intervention and control clinics, respectively. In a piecewise generalized linear model, long prescription rate decreased from 63.8% to 54.6% (absolute difference, -9.2%) in the intervention group and from 70.0% to 54.9% (absolute difference, -15.1%) in the control group. The relative change in trajectories from pre-panel to post-panel periods did not differ significantly between intervention and control groups (P = .488). Although used in only 29.4% of eligible encounters, intervention panel use had lower odds of long prescription compared to all other prescriptions (OR 0.18). We did not detect an overall impact of an order panel with default durations in reducing long antibiotic prescriptions for SSTIs. When ordered from the intervention panel, prescriptions were usually guideline-concordant. Effective strategies to make choosing a default duration more automatic are necessary to further reduce long prescriptions.

Implementation of an Improved 100 CMM Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer to Reduce VOCs Gas

In this paper, an improved 100 CMM regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) is implemented for low-emission combustion. The existing RTO system is a cylindrical drum structure that cyclically introduces and discharges VOC gas into and from the rotating disk, and which achieves excellent energy efficiency with a heat recovery rate of more than 95%. However, the drive shaft designed under the RTO combustion chamber increases wear around the rotating shaft due to the load of the combustion chamber and there is a problem that the untreated gas is simultaneously released through the outlet due to the channeling phenomenon of the combustion chamber and the drive shaft. In addition, the combustion chamber, used at a high temperature of 800 °C, may cause serious problems such as rotation stop or explosion due to pollutants, dust accumulation, and thermal expansion in the chamber. Particularly when treating VOCs harmful gasses, RTO performance may be degraded due to the burner’s non-uniform temperature control and unstable combustion function. To solve this problem, first, the design of the combustion chamber rotating plate driving device is improved. Second, when treating high concentration VOC gas, the design of combustion chamber considers a temperature increase of up to 920 °C or more. For this, the diameter of the gas burner is 125 mm and the outlet dimension is set to 650 mm × 650 mm to effectively discharge high-temperature waste heat. Third, the heat storage material in the combustion chamber is composed of a ceramic block with a thickness of 250 mm, and the outer diameter and height of the combustion chamber are set to, 2530 mm and 1875 mm, respectively, to optimize gas residence time and heat insulation thickness. Fourth, we supplement safe operation by applying the trip control algorithm of the programmable logic controller (PLC) panel for failure prediction of RTO and the Edge-IoT-based intelligent algorithm for this. Finally, we evaluate the economic performance of 100 CMM RTO by conducting empirical experiments to analyze changes in VOCs removal efficiency, nitrogen oxide emission concentration, and total hydrocarbon (THC) concentration through 10 CMM design and implementation.

Design and Analysis of an Electric Integrated Work Vehicle for Corn Intertillage Fertilization and Pesticide Spraying

In response to the situation in the Huanghuai region, where corn fertilization and pesticide application primarily rely on manual methods such as hand broadcasting fertilizer and using manual backpack sprayers, resulting in low levels of mechanization, this study designed an electric integrated work vehicle in line with the trend of developing new energy. The vehicle is powered by six 12 V, 100 Ah lead-acid batteries and integrates the functions of fertilization and pesticide spraying. It can achieve precise hole-fertilization, applying fertilizer to a depth of 100 to 150 mm near the roots of corn, and can also perform multi-row pesticide spraying. The vehicle’s electronic control system is divided into two functional areas: 220 V and 24 V. The walking system uses a 220 V, 2 kW AC servo motor, which is driven by converting the voltage of the 72 V battery group into a 220 V sine wave AC through an inverter, and the motor speed can be adjusted. The working width is adjusted by two fixed electric cylinders at the top of the rear wheel frame. The user can preset the width through the control panel, and during operation, the electric cylinders can be automatically controlled to the optimal working width via a whisker-type limit switch. Analysis using ADAMS software shows that when the vehicle speed is 2, 3, and 5 km per hour, the opening angles of the duckbill controller are 66°, 58°, and 48°, respectively, indicating that the higher the speed, the smaller the opening angle. This shortens the fertilization interval time and makes the fertilization spacing more stable. The maximum opening angle of the adjacent duckbill is 25°, indicating that the fertilization amount remains stable. When the vehicle is moving in reverse, the duckbill always remains closed, and at different speeds, the opening angle change curve of the duckbill controller is smooth and regular. This vehicle significantly improves the efficiency and precision of corn planting. However, improvements are still needed in battery technology, control system optimization, and the high cost of electric agricultural machinery to promote the widespread application of agricultural mechanization.

DESIGN OF A CABLE PACKAGING SYSTEM CAPABLE OF SECURING CABLE ENDS WITHOUT THE USE OF AUXILIARY MATERIALS

Cable packaging machines are devices that automatically wrap long and thin materials, such as wires, cables, and pipes, into organized packages. These machines play a crucial role in cable production by saving time and labor during the manufacturing process. While there are various types and features of cable packaging machines, their common objective is to ensure that materials are wrapped to the correct size, tightly packed, and easily transported. In this study, the performance of a newly designed and manufactured machine was evaluated. This machine is capable of packaging cables in coil form without the use of auxiliary materials such as twine, stretch film, or straps. The system is composed of seven main sections: the flayer, tension control unit, traverse unit, cable winding heads, clamp group, shrink unit, and the main control panel. A noteworthy feature of the machine is that the cable winding heads can rotate 180°, and the elimination of auxiliary materials in the packaging process reduces costs and minimizes the time lost during cable winding. Experimental results show that the machine is capable of wrapping 12 coils per minute for short-length cables (5 m, 10 m, 15 m, 20 m, 25 m) and 8 coils per minute for long-length cables (50 m, 100 m).

Analysis of Filling Machines in an Alcoholic Beverage Company at PT. Karunia Jaya Abadi Inds

Purpose: PT. Karunia Jaya Abadi Inds. is an industry that operates in the alcoholic beverage sector. To meet the increasing market demands for alcoholic beverages, the company switched to using robotic-based filling machines. Method: The methodology used in collecting data includes field reviews, consultations with field supervisors, consultations with lecture supervisors, and literature studies. Practical Applications: The aim of this research is to find out the specifications of the filling machine and to know the working principle of the filling machine at PT. Karunia Jaya Abadi Inds. Conclusion: The robotic-based filling machine is an innovation carried out by PT. Karunia Jaya Abadi Inds. This machine is Robo Filler type. The specifications of the filling machine include robot and controller, filling system, product delivery system, and utilities. In general, the working principle of the Robo Filler bottle is carried by a conveyor to a nozzle which will spray the product liquid according to the volume indicated on the control panel. The volume is controlled by a Coriolis flowmeter.

Implementation Of Solar Electric Energy Monitoring For Household Electricity Loads Using IOT

In a power plant using solar power to provide household electricity is a supply for electricity consumers towards carbon-free energy, the use of solar panels by the community has begun to be done this is because the community can already have a good reference for solar panels. The research method uses an experimental method, namely implementing and analyzing the use of solar cell system electrical energy for electrical loads in households for the right analysis results and getting a good design as planned. The equipment used are photovoltaic modules, solar charge controllers, inverters, batteries, control panels, household electrical loads, multimeters, luxmeters and digital temperature gauges and IoT. The results showed that for household electricity needs of 35.131 watts hour, it normally requires 1300 Wp solar panels, 3 batteries with a capacity of 24 volts 200 Ah each, assuming 2 days. In this study, PLTS uses 600 Wp solar panels, 1 battery with a capacity of 24 volts 200 Ah, and PLTS can serve 78 watts hour and the investment cost required is Rp. 35,000,000, - with electricity savings of Rp. 35,975, - per month assuming the price of electricity is Rp.1300,-/Kwh.

Development of Learning Media for Pneumatic Control Systems for Separation and Transportation of Goods Based on Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Pneumatic systems have advantages compared to other systems, pneumatic systems can support quality, productivity and efficiency of work. The research process starts from designing, developing existing tools to testing pneumatic system tools controlled using PLC and HMI. The results show that the design and development process started from adding color sensors and HMI from the system to be created. Then make modeling with the Festo Fluidsim application. After the capitalization is carried out, the hardware assembly is divided into two parts, namely the main and supporting hardware. The main hardware consists of a metal separator system, color separator and robotic arm, while the supporting hardware such as tables, conveyors and control panels. Once the hardware is complete, the PLC and HMI programs are made, the PLC uses MELSOFT Series GX Works2 software and the HMI uses Live Studio software. When the hardware and software are complete, testing and data collection of the tool work are carried out. Tool testing is carried out to determine the required bar pressure with a 100% success rate.

Enhancing manual inspection in semiconductor manufacturing with integrated augmented reality solutions

On-site routine inspection often remains a manual operation in the semiconductor manufacturing industry because implementing automated solutions can be costly and technically challenging in such a highly controlled and complex environment. The manual inspection is prone to errors due to the impact of demanding physical and mental workloads. This paper presents an integrated Augmented Reality (AR) solution developed to assist manual inspection tasks in the supporting areas of semiconductor manufacturing, referred to as the sub-fab. The solution is accessible to a human worker wearing an AR headset during the inspection process at the location. We propose a system framework to deploy computational intelligences of varying granularity provided by the solution across cloud, edge, and device levels, accommodating constraints within the sub-fab. A machine maintenance module helps estimate and monitor the health condition of running scrubbers. Incorrect intentions performed by the worker on the scrubber control panel are detected through hand gesture recognition. This instantly prompts warning messages in the AR headset to prevent subsequent wrong actions. The solution can also identify abnormal device states through 6D pose estimation of objects enabled by machine learning models. A test scenario demonstrates how these functional features enhance the inspection efficiency and quality by reducing human workloads. This work demonstrates that semiconductor manufacturing may require AR-assisted functions different from those needed or common in other industrial sectors. It also highlights the potential of AR technology for reducing operational human errors in manual tasks.

Evaluation of polyester high-tenacity fabric and carbon nanotube reinforcements for improving flexural response in concrete beams.

This research scrutinized the effectiveness of utilizing polyester high tenacity fabrics to enhance the functionality of concrete panels. Two distinct woven fabrics with comparable strength resistance were fabricated and assessed. Concrete beams were compared in their original form and those reinforced with woven fabrics, along with beams reinforced with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) (B, BC2, BC4, BS1, and BS2). Results indicated that the textile-reinforced concrete panels displayed notably greater energy absorption capabilities post-failure under flexural loads in comparison to the control and CNT-reinforced panels. This enhanced performance was credited to the development of multiple cracking patterns in the textile-reinforced panels. The flexural behavior of the textile-reinforced panels was characterized by four discernible phases: a linearly increasing segment, a crack propagation phase featuring multiple cracking, a post-cracking phase with reduced stiffness, and ultimately, failure due to fabric rupture or debonding. Conversely, the control and CNT-reinforced panels exhibited a more brittle response post-initial cracking, with a limited number of cracks and reduced deformation capacity. The performance of the textile samples was largely unaffected by their specific characteristics, except for the fabric wrapping angle. The introduction of 0.04% CNTs marginally enhanced crack flexural resistance compared to the control and 0.02% CNT panels, owing to the varied distribution of CNTs within the matrix. Overall, the textile-reinforced concrete panels demonstrated superior load-bearing capacity, ductility, and energy absorption when compared to the other reinforcement techniques examined.

Scented solutions: Harnessing lavender essential oil liposomes for enhanced plywood performance

A wood-based panel that is both healthy and environmentally friendly has been developed utilizing the aromatic odor emitted by lavender essential oil. Liposomes were employed to encapsulate the lavender essential oil, resulting in a favorable loading effect and facilitating the control of odor release. Chitosan was used to encapsulate the lavender essential oil liposomes and then cross-linked with phosphate ions to form hydrogel balls, which improved the antioxidant performance and thermal stability of the lavender essential oil liposomes, achieving a 100 % encapsulation rate at optimal dosages. In order to investigate the effect of composite liposomes on the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that cause odors, plywood was used as the subtract for their application. Panels treated with essential oil liposome hydrogel spheres exhibited improved mechanical properties, with a 4.3 % increase in average MOR and a 15.7 % increase in average bonding strength compared to control panels. The release of aromatic VOCs was prolonged after plywood had been treated with essential oil liposome hydrogel balls, but the release of phenolic odor VOCs was significantly suppressed. This study provides a new solution for reducing plywood odor emissions.

Rancang Bangun Miniatur Plant Pusat Simulator Pompa Air Kotor Menggunakan Panel Kontrol Relay Kontaktor

Water pumps play an important role in the management of wastewater, particularly in maintaining environmental cleanliness and health. This research aims to design and create a miniature plant simulator for wastewater pumps using a relay contactor control panel. This miniature plant is designed to simulate the operation of the wastewater pump system automatically, replacing the often inefficient manual methods. The research process begins by determining the main components needed, such as a three-phase induction motor, contactors, thermal overload relays, and related sensors. Subsequently, the design and construction of the simulator and its control panel are carried out. Implementation includes testing the functionality of each component and the integrity of the overall system, including individual component testing and testing under system failure conditions. The research results show that the miniature plant simulator built functions well as expected. The automatic control system using relay contactors has proven effective in operating the water pump efficiently and safely. This miniature plant can be used not only as a learning tool but also as a prototype for developing larger and more complex wastewater pump control systems

Hey Building! Novel Interfaces for Parametric Design Manipulations in Virtual Reality

Parametric Design enables designers to formulate and explore new ideas through parameters, typically by manipulating numerical values. However, visualising and exploring the design space of an established parametric design solution is natively difficult through desktop displays for designers due to screen space constraints and requiring familiarity with visual-language programming interfaces. Thus, we sought to explore Virtual Reality (VR), inspired by Natural User Interfaces (NUI), to develop and explore new interfaces departing from traditional programming interfaces, that could complement the spatial and embodied affordances of contemporary VR devices. Informed by two industry-led focus groups with architects we developed and examined the usability of three different interfaces: 1) Paramaxes , an axes-based interface that allows designers to distribute and manipulate parameter visualisations around them in physical space; 2) ParamUtter , a Voice-based User Interface (VUI) that allows designers to manipulate parameter visualisations through natural languages; 3) Control Panel , which presents the parameters as sliders in a scrollable pane and acts as baseline comparison. We ran an exploratory study with experts and found that the Control Panel was ultimately the preferred interface for a design manipulation task. However, participants commented favorably towards qualities in the unconventional interfaces, with ParamUtter scoring highest in System Usability Scores (SUS), and participants valuing the potential of using physical space to explore design spaces with Paramaxes .