Remote-Controlled Cooling System for Chrome Plating Cells Using Industrial IoT and MODBUS TCP/IP
| International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| © 2025 by SSRG - IJEEE Journal |
| Volume 12 Issue 6 |
| Year of Publication : 2025 |
| Authors : Julio Andre Ramirez Ramirez, Dennis Benjamin Montalvo Hurtado, Alexander Hilario-Tacuri |
10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V12I6P119
How to Cite?
Julio Andre Ramirez Ramirez, Dennis Benjamin Montalvo Hurtado, Alexander Hilario-Tacuri, "Remote-Controlled Cooling System for Chrome Plating Cells Using Industrial IoT and MODBUS TCP/IP," SSRG International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, vol. 12, no. 6, pp. 214-223, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V12I6P119
Abstract:
This project proposes an electronic control solution to improve thermal management during the electroplating process in chrome plating cells, using a cooling tower control system and an intelligent cooling process. Using RTD sensors to monitor temperature in real time, electronic solenoid valves to regulate coolant flow, an electronic card capable of communicating between devices, and control strategies to maintain stable temperatures in each cell, this system ensures precise and efficient control of thermal conditions throughout the chrome plating process, reducing response time by up to 96.67%). The integration of the ATMEGA 328P microcontroller, S7-1200 PLC and MODBUS TCP IP communication protocol, together with the visualization through a real-time monitoring peripheral, will allow operators to manage the system remotely, optimizing not only the coolant flow but also the product quality. In this way, the system not only ensures a more controlled and efficient process but also contributes to reducing operating costs and extending the useful life of the equipment in the event of manual operation deficiencies.
Keywords:
Electroplating Process Optimization, Smart Cooling Control System, Temperature Monitoring with RTD Sensors, PLC and Microcontroller Integration, MODBUS TCP/IP Industrial Communication.
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