Publication Date
1-1-2013
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
Pohlman, Nicholas A.
Degree Name
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
Legacy Department
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Abstract
There are few automated gas control systems that incorporate anything more than proportional control. This thesis will look at the process of making beer at home with a three kettle setup, the possible parts that would need to be incorporated in the system to allow proportional integral derivative control, and how the control theory may work. The research required will look into the basics of control laws. A design hurdle that will need to be met is a control valve that is within the weekend home brewers price range. With a truly robust control system, a home brewer would save money and time. The final conclusion that was approached is that there is room for the product, but the product is not currently producible.
Recommended Citation
Berger, Joshua, "Automated Brewing Process" (2013). Honors Capstones. 208.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/208
Extent
60 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Rights Statement 2
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Media Type
Text
