Mechatronics Students Tour Ifraz Water Treatment Plant

Industrial PLC Systems Educational Visit

On October 30, third and fourth-year undergraduate students from the Mechatronics Engineering Department at Tishk International University visited the Ifraz Water Treatment Plant as part of an educational field trip focused on Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Systems. The trip was supervised by Dr. Ahmed Sinjari and Manager Hiwa, who provided expert insight and guidance throughout the industrial facility tour.

Industrial Design and PLC Integration Observation

Students observed the industrious design and operational layout of the water treatment plant, learning about its critical community value and sophisticated use of PLC systems to manage numerous operational variables simultaneously.

Comprehensive Facility Tour and System Explanation

Guided by Dr. Sinjari and Manager Hiwa, students toured multiple essential components of the water treatment process:

Key Facility Components Examined:

• Water reservoirs for storage and initial processing

• Pumping systems for water movement and pressure management

• Filtration units for contaminant removal

• Pipe network systems for fluid distribution

• Control panels for operational monitoring and adjustment

Educational Methodology:

• Individual component explanation detailing specific functions and mechanisms

• Collective system integration demonstration showing how components work together

• PLC connection illustration for each processing stage

• Holistic understanding development of the complete water purification system

PLC Control Room and Centralized Management

Students witnessed how various system components connect to specific logic systems, all leading to centralized PLC control boards. They observed PLC operations in the Main Control Room, where systems are:

Control Room Operations Observed:

• Continuous monitoring of system performance and parameters

• Regular maintenance procedures for system reliability

• Programming modifications for process optimization

• Operator communication systems between control and field personnel

• Centralized control demonstration managing multiple structures from single points

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Educational Outcomes and Student Inspiration

The field trip provided students with valuable theoretical and practical insights into industrial PLC applications:

Key Learning Takeaways:

• Practical understanding of PLC systems in large-scale industrial operations

• Application knowledge of how centralized control manages complex processes

• System integration comprehension across mechanical, electrical, and control domains

• Career pathway inspiration within automation and control engineering

• Enhanced passion development for mechatronics and control system fields