The Naval Systems Automation project allows demonstration and testing of automation concepts on a naval vessel. Each automated system is driven by a programmable logic controller (PLC), simulated in a 3D model, and displayed to an operator via a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system.
- Sewage Treatment System
- Hold treated sewage in a chlorination tank until full, then pump it out.
- Pump chlorinated sewage overboard or into a holding tank according to operator control.
- Ballast Treatment System
- Prevent the spread of invasive species by passing incoming ballast water through a filter and UV chamber and outgoing ballast water through a UV chamber.
- Cargo Temperature System
- Maintain the temperatures of three cargo holds using HVAC systems.
- Respond to operator configuration of target temperatures.
- Fire Protection System
- Detect a fire via a flame sensor, a smoke detector, and a heat sensor.
- Respond to fire by pumping in carbon dioxide, activating the sprinkler system, activating the fire alarm, and shutting fire doors.
- Flood Protection System
- Detect a flood via a level sensor.
- Respond to flooding by pumping water out of the ship, activating the flood alarm, and closing the waterproof doors.
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