Prepared by : Muhammad Fais Bin Abdul Rahim

Matrix no. : 620033

Department : Industrial Mechatronics

Prepared for : Mr Muhamad Fauzi Bin Anuar

1) Define the term feeder, handling, transfer, storage and conveyor

equipment.

2) Explain the equipment use in automation system.

3) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each equipment.

4) Distinguish the three standard industrial machines that have been

discussed.

5) Demonstrate competence in communication including writing and

speaking / presentation skills.

Feeders are often classified by the metering

device employed to discharge material into the

process. Each feeding device is engineered to

handle specific types of materials and the

challenges they present. Most of these material

delivery methods may be configured for use in

volumetric or gravimetric modes.

Process equipment manufacturers have developed

a vast body of expertise and a wide range of

feeding technology options to address the

multitude of challenges that can arise for process

operations involving bulk solids.

Your feeder selection, and the success of your

application, will be greatly influenced by the

specific characteristics of the materials you must

feed, the recipe precision needed for your process

and the throughput required.

Our story begins in 2005, with an on-farm experience stirring a curiosity

within our MD, Gerard Roney, that led to the development of the

revolutionary, and often copied, Next Generation Feeders. Gerard bought 700

ewes in 2005 and found that the feeders he bought to ration feed to them

could not offer a low enough allocation.

He wanted to feed 250g/head/day, but the feeders only offered one adjusting

slide. The lowest consistent ration he was able to feed was 600g/head/day.

This inability to feed a low ration meant that Gerard was finding the cost of

feed excessive and was perpetually filling the feeders.

A feeder equipment and a method for operating the feeder equipment are

disclosed. The feeder equipment comprises a first domain comprising a first

slave station. A second domain comprising a second slave station and a tie-

switch provided between the first domain and the second domain.

Accurate metering of bulk solids is achieved using a

spiral helix, screw, rotary valve, rotating agitator,

vibrating tray or cylindrical stator. Even in the volumetric

mode, the feedrate remains constant under the condition

of a repeatable fill level and an even bulk density of the

powder which provides a continuous filling degree of the

metering helix.

Feeders for a Wide Range of Applications

Micro Ingredient and Low Rate Feeding

The T-12 loss-in-weight micro-feeder may be used for feeding

micro ingredients in a continuous or batch operation. The T-12

provides gravimetric feeding of free flowing to difficult

powders, such as lumpy, moist, or bridge building materials.

While optimized for low feed rates and low headroom these

are robust, fully functional feeders that are ready for the

most demanding process lines.

Screw-less, low rate additive feeding

With no pockets or screws, the design is simple, providing

ease of use and almost zero maintenance. The feeder housing

swings open for fast material change. There are practically

no areas for the product to trap so cleaning is very easy.

Control and Motor Drive

The Coperion K-Tron Control Module (KCM) combines feeder control and motor

drive modules into a compact new housing, offering more flexibility and excellent

performance. Each feeder has its own KCM, generally mounted directly on the

feeder, which is available in various configurations depending on the application:

• KCM/DC for screw feeders, weigh belt feeders, flow meters and PID devices

• KCM/VIB for vibratory feeders

• KCM/Stepper for BSP feeders and the Micro-feeder

• KCM/AC for interfacing with external motor drives such as frequency inverters

or servo drives

Control and motor drive modules are combined into one component and may

be mounted at the feeder or remotely. Each KCM version comes with all the

software needed for continuous or batch applications. Connection between

feeders and operator interface is via a network. The KCM can also connect

directly to the plant’s automation network.

KCM Connectivity

KSC Connectivity

Continuous Gravimetric Extrusion Control System

Coperion K-Tron's Continuous Gravimetric Extrusion Control

package is abie to control extruder speed so that its output has a

predictable and repeatable mass flow. By accurately measuring

material throughput, gravimetric extrusion control can compensate

for material and process variations and provide more consistent

end product quality.

KCM with full display and keypad is an Operator Interface

with Display, Control Board and Motor Drive.The KCM

combines feeder control and motor drive modules into a

compact new housing, offering more flexibility and excellent

performance. Each feeder has its own KCM, generally

mounted directly on the feeder, which is available in various

configurations depending on the application.

Control and motor drive modules are combined into one

component and may be mounted at the feeder or remotely.

Each KCM version comes with all the software needed for

continuous or batch applications.

Advantage

• Advantage Feeders' focus is to increase the production of farms with lower inputs.

This is achieved by a continual development and release of innovative products.

• Feed to your required feeding plan or to the weather conditions.

• Saves time and labour

• Reducing injury to stock, waste and labour.

Disadvantage

• A skilled maintenance department is often required to service and maintain the

automation system in proper working order.

• Failure to maintain the automation system will ultimately result in lost production

and/or bad parts being produced

• Initial costs are relatively high.

• Unpredictable development costs.

Animal Feed Project

Equipment for Poultry and Livestock

Mechanical High Speed Roll Feeder Machine

Hotsale poultry pan feeder for chicken

Rotary Marking Machine With Bowl Feeder

The conclusion of this topic is we know type of the feeder equipment

and a method for operating. The feeder equipment that used in industrial

and we need to know how the principle of operation the machine. We

also know the function of the feeder equipment and the system that used

to control the machine.

Lastly, the advantage feeders ensures that our customers experience

great results by offering extensive user information, sharing the results

of farmers in similar situations and executing follow up with all

customers.