Interactive Teaching in Virtual Environments: Integrating Hardware in the Loop in a Brewing Process

• DOI: 10.3390/app14052170
• Publication Date: 2024-03-05T08:03:20Z
• Authors: Jessica S. Ortiz; Richard S. Pila; Joel A. Yupangui; Marco M. Rosales
• Keywords: Upload; SCADA

The teaching–learning process developed was based on the effective integration of Hardware in Loop (HIL) technique to control a brewing process. This required programming autonomous system and uploading it physical controller consisting PLC S7-1200, which communicates real time with virtual environment, addition SCADA system, providing engineering students unique practical experience. allows emission input signals from sensors reception output actuators, is reflected accurately environment. Students cannot only observe but also manipulate using specifically programs. methodology enriched understanding industrial processes fostered acquisition skills. research work reveals that combination through HIL offers an approach for training engineers, improving their ability intervene practically situations.