AIR LEAK DETECTOR

SYNOPSIS

Air leak detector is a project to intimate the alarm signal when there are any

leakages in the tank. The field of mechanical engineering has a theme word called

“CHANGE” as its backbone. The new technological advancements and the needs of

people have made us think about this project.

In a process industry pressure is an important parameter. Particularly pneumatic

pressure is a very important parameter. By using the pneumatic pressure controller, we

can save the power consumed by the industries too. Normally in the industries, there are

high pressure is somewhat low (say around 30 to 40 mbar) the required pressure is

depends upon the process presently we are working with the machine. If there are any

chances of air leakages from the tank due to the high pressure, at that time in our project

is used to intimate the leakages.

INTRODUCTION

This is an era of automation where it is broadly defined as replacement of manual

effort by mechanical power in all degrees of automation. The operation remains an

essential part of the system although with changing demands on physical input as the

degree of mechanization is increased.

 Degrees of automation are of two types, viz.

Full automation.

Semi automation.

In semi automation a combination of manual effort and mechanical power is required

whereas in full automation human participation is very negligible.

BLOCK DIAGRAM

SENSOR RELAY

MICROCONTROLLER
UNIT
ALARM

LCD DISPLAY

WORKING PRINCIPLE

The pressure sensor senses the pressure leakage of the air tank. This sensing signal

is given to the microcontroller unit. When there is no leakage in the tank, there is no

signal given to the microcontroller unit.

 In our 12 volt power supply is used. The power supply output is given to the

control unit. Control unit having three relays, they are connected to the alarm unit.

Initially the pressure is set with the help of the variable resistance. The pressure leakages

of the tank is sensed by the pressure sensor and this control signal is given to the

microcontroller unit

ADVANTAGES

 Simple in construction

 This system is noiseless in operation

 It is portable, so it can be transferred easily from one place to other place

 Maintenance cost is low

 The LCD display monitors the current status.

DISADVANTAGES

 Initial cost is high

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