Projeto e desenvolvimento de sistema de automação para microcervejarias

Abstract

This work presents the development of an automated system for microbreweries, aimed at controlling and monitoring the stages of mashing, clarification, boiling, and cooling in the beer production process, with a focus on quality standardization and reducing human intervention. The system employs a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) integrated with a Human-Machine Interface (HMI), enabling automated control of critical variables such as time and temperature. The project included the design of the electrical diagram, PLC programming, and the development of interactive screens on the HMI, allowing the operator to visualize the process stages in real time and adjust parameters according to the recipe. The instrumentation comprised temperature and level sensors, solenoid valves, recirculation pumps, and electric resistor. Simulation tests demonstrated the system's effectiveness in automatically executing the proposed stages, providing greater efficiency and operational safety. As a result, the technical and economic feasibility of partial automation for microbreweries was verified, particularly for those with limited production scales. The system contributes to the standardization of the final product and the optimization of the production process, highlighting the potential of industrial automation in the artisanal brewing sector.