The document discusses automation and provides definitions, tools, applications, advantages, limitations, and emerging technologies related to automation. Automation is defined as the use of control systems to operate equipment, which can be achieved through mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical/electronic, and computer systems. Some automation tools discussed include artificial neural networks, distributed control systems, HMIs, SCADA, PLCs, instrumentation, motion control, and robotics. Applications of automation span various industries like food/drink, retail, mining, surveillance, transportation, waste management, homes, and laboratories. The advantages of automation include replacing dangerous/repetitive work, faster production at lower costs, improved quality and consistency, and capabilities beyond humans.

1. AUTOMATION
Presented by
K. VADIVELU
III YEAR EEE
SARANATHAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, TRICHY

2.  Automation is the use of various control
systems for operating equipment
 Automation has been achieved by
Mechanical
Hydraulic
 Pneumatic
 Electrical and electronic devices
 computers, usually in combination
INTRODUCTION

3. Discrete control
PID controller
System state control
Computer control
Control Actions

4. ANN - Artificial neural network
DCS - Distributed Control System
HMI - Human Machine Interface
SCADA - Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
PLC - Programmable Logic Controller
Instrumentation
Motion control
Robotics
Automation Tools

5. Depends upon current technology
Supervising is necessary
Few non automated process
Continuation in Error
LIMITATIONS

6. To reduce the working time
High degree of accuracy
To do hard physical tasks
Tasks under dangerous environment
NEEDS OF AUTOMATION

7. Food and drink
Stores
Automated mining
Automated video surveillance
Automated highway systems
Automated waste management
Home automation
Laboratory automation
Industrial automation
Industrial robotics
APPLICATIONS

8. Replaces hard monotonous work
Tasks in hazardous environment
Faster production
Cheaper labor cost
Easily maintained
Task beyond human capabilities
ADVANTAGES - SOCIALLY

9. Increased productivity
Improved quality
Increased consistency of output
Reduced labor costs
ADVANTAGES - INDUSTRIALLY

10. All tasks cannot be automated
Some tasks are more expensive
Initial cost is high
Failure to maintain – Heavy loss
Unemployment
DISADVANTAGES

11. CURRENT EMERGING
TECHNOLOGIES IN AUTOMATION

12. BIOBOTS

13. E-HIGHWAY

15. SELF-DRIVING CAR

16. DRONES

17. AUTOMATIC BUS

18. ULO ANATOMY

19. INTERNET OF THINGS