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Design and Implementation of a PLC-Based Automatic Liquid Mixing and Filling System

Srinath V Dr. Guruswamy K. P.

Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology  ·  Area of research: Industrial Automation and Control Systems

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I8-1714060

Abstract

Designing and experimentally validating an autonomous liquid mixing and filling system based on a programmable logic controller (PLC) for small- and medium-sized industrial applications is the aim of this work. Within a single PLC framework, the suggested system combines automated filling, conveyor-based container handling, scheduled mixing, and liquid level management. Using ladder logic created in WPLSoft software, a Delta DVP-14SS2 PLC is used to coordinate sensors, solenoid valves, motors, and a pump. Stable operation, uniform mixing, and reproducible filling precision across several cycles are shown by experimental evaluation. The outcomes verify decreased human intervention and increased process efficiency. With potential for future growth through flow-based control, HMI/SCADA connectivity, and remote monitoring, the system provides a small and affordable automation solution.

Keywords

PLC, Liquid Mixing, Automatic Filling, Ladder Logic, Sensors, Industrial Automation.

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How to cite this paper

Srinath V, Dr. Guruswamy K. P. "Design and Implementation of a PLC-Based Automatic Liquid Mixing and Filling System" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 8 2026 Page 233-239 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I8-1714060
Srinath V, Dr. Guruswamy K. P. "Design and Implementation of a PLC-Based Automatic Liquid Mixing and Filling System" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 9, no. 8, Feb. 2026, doi: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I8-1714060
Srinath V, Dr. Guruswamy K. P. (2026). Design and Implementation of a PLC-Based Automatic Liquid Mixing and Filling System. Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(8). doi: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I8-1714060
Srinath V, Dr. Guruswamy K. P. "Design and Implementation of a PLC-Based Automatic Liquid Mixing and Filling System" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 9, no. 8, Feb. 2026. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I8-1714060
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