Instructions for Final Project Report

General Guidelines

1. Length: The report should be concise and not exceed 15 pages, with a typical length of 10 pages, excluding appendices.
2. Formatting:
   • Use a standard font such as Arial or Times New Roman, size 11–12 for body text.
   • Include a title page with the project title, authors, course title, and date.
   • Number all pages.
   • Include a table of contents with accurate page references.
3. Language: Use professional and formal technical language. Proofread for grammar and spelling errors.

Structure and Content

1. Cover Page

   • Project title.
   • Names of authors.
   • Course title and year.
   • Date of submission.

2. Abstract (Optional but Recommended)

   • Provide a brief summary (150–200 words) of the project, including objectives, key features, and outcomes.

3. Table of Contents

   • List all sections and subsections with their corresponding page numbers.

4. Introduction

   • Overview of the project.
   • Problem statement and motivation.
   • Objectives and scope of the project.

5. Project Description

   • 5.1 Description of the Task:
     • Define the purpose and goals of the system.
     • Summarize the project requirements and specifications.
   • 5.2 Overview of the System:
     • Provide a high-level description of the system, including components and their roles.
     • Include diagrams if needed for clarity.
   • 5.3 Process Description:
     • Describe the operational process or production workflow in detail.
     • Highlight both automated and manual interactions.

6. Control System Design and Implementation

   • 6.1 Control Hardware:
     • Outline the hardware components used (e.g., PLCs, sensors, actuators).
   • 6.2 Control Software:
     • Detail the programming environment and techniques.
     • Explain how manual and automatic modes were implemented.
   • 6.3 SCADA Integration (if applicable):
     • Overview of SCADA features, such as monitoring, control, and alarms.
     • Include screenshots or illustrations of the SCADA interface.
   • 6.4 Implementation Steps:
     • Summarize the key stages of the control system's development and testing.

7. Instructions for Use

   • 7.1 System Startup and Shutdown:
     • Step-by-step guide for turning the system on/off safely.
   • 7.2 Manual Mode:
     • Instructions for manually operating the system.
   • 7.3 Automatic Mode:
     • Explanation of automated processes, including transition triggers.
   • 7.4 Alarms and Troubleshooting:
     • Description of alarm types (e.g., informational, warnings, critical).
     • Steps to diagnose and resolve common issues.

8. Implementation Challenges and Solutions

   • Describe the main difficulties encountered during the project implementation.
   • Detail how these challenges were addressed, including:
     • Technical problems and their solutions.
     • Insights gained from debugging and testing.
     • Improvements made to initial designs.
   • Highlight lessons learned and their relevance to future projects.

9. Conclusion

   • Recap the project objectives, challenges, and overall results.

10. References

    • List all sources in a standard citation format (e.g., APA, IEEE).

11. Appendices (if necessary)

    • Include supplementary materials, such as:
      • System diagrams.
      • Code excerpts.
      • Extended test data or results.

Additional Notes

• Diagrams and Figures:
  • Use diagrams where applicable, ensuring they are labeled and referenced in the text.
• Roles and Contributions:
  • If a team effort, include a section or subsection attributing contributions to each member.
• Plagiarism:
  • Ensure the report is original and properly cite all external resources.