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A TRAINING SIMULATOR BASED ON A PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER: EFFECTIVE, SAFE AND RELIABLE Rakhmonov I.U.1, Ganiev Sh.R.2, Niyozov N.N.3, Saburov S.S.4
1Rakhmonov Ikromjon Usmonovich - Doctor of Technical Sciences, Head of the Department, DEPARTMENT OF POWER SUPPLY, TASHKENT STATE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, TASHKENT; 2Ganiev Shakhruz Razhabovich - Deputy Dean, BUKHARA INSTITUTE OF NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, BUKHARA;
3Niyozov Numon Nizomiddinovich - Doctor of Philosophy in Technical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department, DEPARTMENT OF POWER SUPPLY, TASHKENT STATE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, TASHKENT;
4Saburov Salamat Sarsenbayevich - assistant, KARAKALPAK STATE UNIVERSITY; NUKUS, REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
Abstract: the field of automation and control engineering requires a high level of technical proficiency in order to ensure the safety and reliability of industrial processes. One of the primary tools used in this field is the programmable logic controller (PLC). However, training on actual industrial equipment can be dangerous and costly. To address this issue, a training simulator based on a PLC has been developed to provide a safe and cost-effective training solution. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness, safety, and reliability of this training simulator. A group of engineering students were trained using the simulator, and their performance was evaluated through a series of assessments. The results of the study revealed that the training simulator was effective in teaching PLC programming and control concepts, leading to improved understanding and performance on assessments. Additionally, the simulator was found to be safe, as it eliminated the risk of accidents during training. Furthermore, the simulator was found to be reliable, as it accurately simulated the behavior of industrial PLC systems. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that technical education institutions make use of PLC-based training simulators in their curriculum. Keywords: PLC based training simulator, programming, automation, educational process.
УЧЕБНЫЙ СИМУЛЯТОР НА БАЗЕ ПРОГРАММИРУЕМОГО ЛОГИЧЕСКОГО КОНТРОЛЛЕРА: ЭФФЕКТИВНЫЙ, БЕЗОПАСНЫЙ И НАДЕЖНЫЙ Рахмонов И.У.1, Ганиев Ш.Р.2, Ниёзов Н.Н.3, Сабуров С.С. 4
1Рахмонов Икромжон Усмонович - доктор технических наук, заведующий кафедрой, кафедра электроснабжение, Ташкентский государственный технический университет, г. Ташкент;
2Ганиев Шахруз Ражабович - заместитель декана, Бухарский институт управления природными ресурсами, г. Бухара;
3Ниёзов Нумон Низомиддинович - доктор философии по техническим наукам, доцент кафедры, кафедра электроснабжение, Ташкентский государственный технический университет, г. Ташкент;
4Сабуров Саламат Сарсенбаевич - ассистент, Каракалпакский государственный университет; г. Нукус, Республика Узбекистан
Аннотация: область техники автоматизации и управления требует высокого уровня технических знаний для обеспечения безопасности и надежности промышленных процессов. Одним из основных инструментов, используемых в этой области, является программируемый логический контроллер (ПЛК). Однако обучение на реальном промышленном оборудовании может быть опасным и дорогостоящим. Для решения этой проблемы был разработан учебный тренажер на базе ПЛК, обеспечивающий безопасное и экономичное решение для обучения. Целью данного исследования было изучение эффективности, безопасности и надежности этого тренажера. Группа студентов-инженеров прошла обучение с использованием тренажера, и их эффективность оценивалась посредством серии оценок. Результаты исследования показали, что тренажер был эффективен при обучении программированию ПЛК и концепциям управления, что привело к улучшению понимания и производительности при оценке. Кроме того, тренажер признан безопасным, так как исключает риск несчастных случаев во время обучения. Кроме того, симулятор оказался надежным, поскольку он точно имитировал поведение промышленных систем ПЛК. Основываясь на результатах этого исследования, техническим учебным заведениям рекомендуется использовать учебные тренажеры на базе ПЛК в своих учебных программах.
Ключевые слова: тренажер на базе ПЛК, программирование, автоматизация, учебный процесс.
UDC 623.592
Automation and control engineering is a critical field that ensures the safety and reliability of industrial processes. One of the primary tools used in this field is the programmable logic controller (PLC) [1,2]. PLCs are widely used in the industrial sector to control and automate various processes, such as production lines, conveyors, and machines. However, training on actual industrial equipment can be dangerous and costly. To address this issue, a training simulator based on a PLC has been developed to provide a safe and cost-effective training solution [3,4,5]. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness, safety, and reliability of this training simulator.
A group of engineering students were selected to participate in the study. They were trained using the PLC-based training simulator, and their performance was evaluated through a series of assessments, such as multiple-choice questions, programming exercises, and hands-on tasks. The assessments were designed to test the students' understanding of PLC programming and control concepts. The students' performance on the assessments was used to evaluate the effectiveness of the training simulator. Additionally, the safety and reliability of the simulator were evaluated based on the students' feedback and the simulator's ability to accurately simulate the behavior of industrial PLC systems [11-14].
The results of the study revealed that the PLC-based training simulator was effective in teaching PLC programming and control concepts. The students' performance on the assessments improved significantly after training, indicating that they had a better understanding of the material. Additionally, the simulator was found to be safe, as it eliminated the risk of accidents during training. Furthermore, the simulator was found to be reliable, as it accurately simulated the behavior of industrial PLC systems. The students also reported that they found the simulator to be user-friendly and easy to use.
Fig. 1. Advantages of a training simulator based on a programmable logic controller.
The use of PLC-based training simulators was effective in teaching PLC programming and control concepts, leading to improved understanding and performance on assessments, aligns with previous research that has found simulators to be an effective tool for teaching technical skills. Additionally, the study's findings that the simulator is safe, as it eliminates the risk of accidents during training, and reliable, as it accurately simulates the behavior of industrial PLC systems, is an important consideration for technical education institutions as it ensures that students are not only getting an effective education but also in a safe way [12].
It is worth noting that the study was limited to a small sample of students and in a specific technical education institution, thus it would be beneficial to conduct more research on a larger scale and in different institutions to further confirm the effectiveness, safety, and reliability of PLC-based training simulators [6,7]. Moreover, it is recommended that technical education institutions consider incorporating PLC-based training simulators into their curriculum. These simulators can provide students with a safe and cost-effective training solution that can lead to improved understanding and performance on assessments. Additionally, the use of simulators in technical education can also help prepare students for the real-world scenarios they will encounter in their future careers.
In conclusion, this study has demonstrated that a PLC-based training simulator can be an effective, safe, and reliable training solution for the field of automation and control engineering. In conclusion, this scientific article has presented the findings of a study that evaluated the effectiveness, safety, and reliability of a training simulator based on a programmable logic controller (PLC) in a technical higher education institution [8,9]. The results of the study indicate that the PLC-based training simulator is an effective tool for teaching PLC programming and control concepts, leading to improved understanding and performance on assessments. Additionally, the simulator is safe, as it eliminates the risk of accidents during training, and reliable, as it accurately simulates the behavior of industrial PLC systems. These findings align with previous research that has found simulators to be an effective tool for teaching technical skills and support the implementation of PLC-based training simulators in technical education institutions. However, the study was limited to a small sample of students and in a specific technical education institution, thus it would be beneficial to conduct more research on
a larger scale and in different institutions to further confirm the effectiveness, safety, and reliability of PLC-
based training simulators [7-10].
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