Hydropower Plant Industrial Control System

Ladder Logic, OpenPLC, Python

December, 2023

Overview:

Simulated an industrial control system (ICS) to monitor and control a hydropower plant.

Technical Aspects:

• Programmed PLCs with Ladder Logic to control plant operations.
• Designed a Python-based HMI for monitoring system status.
• Simulated real-world ICS scenarios with OpenPLC.

Impact & Insights:

Demonstrated the feasibility of simulating industrial control systems for education and training.

Skills Developed:

• Ladder Logic programming
• ICS simulation and monitoring
• Human-machine interface design

Lessons Learned:

Improved understanding of ICS frameworks and their role in critical infrastructure.