ET 493 – Senior Design Southeastern Louisiana University Jarrett Johnson Mechanical Engineering Technology Instructor: Cris Koutsougeras Advisor: Mohammad Saadeh

Goal and Plan of Action To integrate a system of components to develop a fully functional liquid filling machine Calculate the amount of torque and power needed to operate the system Specify dimensions of system Specify parts and materials Estimate costs

Components Arduino DC Motor Conveyer System Tank Valve *PLC Control

Filling System The filler's Arduino independently controls the valve near the base of the tank so that it knows precisely how much product has been delivered. When the target fill volume is reached, the nozzle is instantly shut off, resulting in high accuracy fills.

Filling System Idea

Conveyor System Straight-running conveyor chain belt 6”* 1(5/8)”*(5/32”) No gaps in links Chain driven Belt tensioner and bearing Mounted to side of conveyor Pulley system used to apply tension to the conveyor

Calculation Methods

Parts List

Liquid Filling Machine

Timeline January 30 – Place Order for all parts Feb 5- begin programming for control of system Feb 15 – Table and tank housing assembled and begin assembling conveyor March 5– System Completely Assembled and begin testing and refining Finals Week – Final Presentation