Roposal to automate the production of cheese pasta with level and temperature control
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.6008/CBPC2179-6858.2021.003.0037Keywords:
Automation, Sensor, On/Off, Dairy industry, Cheese makingAbstract
This work presents a proposal for automation and control of the pasta production process of fresh Minas cheese, using a level and temperature control system for milk. The prototype consists of three reservoirs, one used for raw milk, another for coagulant and the last one for mixing (milk + coagulant). Two centrifugal pumps, level and temperature sensors, electric resistance heater, mechanical stirrer and microcontrolled control board were also used. The on-off control action was used to monitor the liquid level in the tanks, electric resistance heater, stirrer and the milk temperature (LM35). Through the algorithm developed in the TBASIC compiler software, the milk's clotting time was pre-defined and controlled. The prototype demonstrated good results, working effectively and responding positively to the expected results, making it a viable alternative for automating the cheese dough manufacturing process
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