Optimización del consumo energético en sistema piscícola con tecnología Biofloc mediante un controlador lógico programable (PLC)

Programmable logic controllers (PLC) are designed to monitor and regulate industrial processes. These electronic systems with programmable memory store control instructions, allowing specific functions to be executed based on the information received by the controllers. In fish farming, energy-intensive processes such as oxygenation and water recirculation are required. However, these processes can be automated using PLCs, adjusting the operating times and intensity of the equipment, allowing energy consumption to be reduced under optimal conditions for aquaculture production. The objective of the study was to implement a PLC-based automation system to monitor and control the Blowers in order to optimize energy consumption and improve the operational efficiency of the system. The methodology focused on the automation of the aeration of the fish farming system with biofloc technology. The results showed a significant reduction in energy consumption, leading to a decrease in production costs.