Solenoid Valve: How They Work

In several domestic, commercial, or industrial settings where gases or liquids have to be distributed or mixed, solenoid valves are used to ensure the accuracy and precision of all the control aspects. To help you understand the types and working principles of solenoid valves, selection criteria, and everything in between, we’ve covered all you need to know about these electrically controlled valves. You should also have a look at the Linear Solenoid.

What are Solenoid Valves and How Do They Work?

Solenoid valves are electromechanical devices that feature two major components: a valve body (G) and a solenoid (Figure 1). The solenoid is an electric coil (A) with a movable magnetic core that’s centrally located, also called a plunger (E). It’s also made up of an armature (B), a shading ring (C), a spring (D), and a seal (F).

For a normally closed valve in the resting position, the plunger closes a small hole or orifice that allows the fluid to flow. As soon as the electric current passes through the coil, it’s energized, and an electromagnetic field forms and exerts a force on the plunger, opening the orifice.

That said, it’s worth noting that solenoid valves are only used to control clean liquid and gases. This is because dirt can easily block the orifice, causing performance issues.

Types of Solenoid Valves

Before we look at the working principles of solenoids, we’ll first look at the two popular solenoid valve configurations. These are the normally closed (NC) and the normally open (NO) solenoid valves.

For NC solenoid valves, it is closed when the coil is de-energized, i.e., when there’s no electric current flowing through it. This means that the orifice is closed, and no medium can flow through it. Once the solenoid is powered, the current flows through the coil and energizes it. This creates an electromagnetic field with a resultant force that pushes the plunger upwards to overcome the resistive spring force. This opens up the orifice and allows the fluid media to flow through the valve. NC valves are good for fail-safe applications that need the media to stop flowing if power is lost.

With NO solenoid valves, the valve is always open when the coil is de-energized. Once an electric current passes through the coil, an electromagnetic field is created, and the resultant force pushes the plunger to the downward position to overcome the resistive spring force. Here, the seal will be seated right on the orifice, closing it and preventing any fluid from flowing via the valve. Often, a NO solenoid is best used for applications, which require the solenoid valve to be on or open for a longer period since it becomes more energy and cost-efficient.

Besides the normally closed and normally open solenoids, there’s also another type called the latching or bi-stable solenoid valve. Unlike the previous two, this type is switched on and off using an instantaneous or momentary power source. The solenoid will stay in its recent/current position provided there’s no power supplied. This is accomplished by replacing a spring with permanent magnets.

Working Principles of Solenoid Valves 

There are three main ways in which solenoids work. These are:

Direct-acting

A direct-acting solenoid can either be NO or NC, and its mode of operation is simple. The maximum flow rate and operating pressure are directly proportional to the hole size (diameter) and the solenoid valve’s magnetic force. With this operating principle, the solenoid doesn’t require a minimum pressure or any pressure difference. Direct-acting solenoids are therefore used for small flow rates.

Indirect-acting, Pilot-operated or Servo

Solenoid valves in this category use the pressure difference of the medium to assist in the opening and closing of the valve. The typical minimum pressure required for the valve to operate is nearly 0.5 bar.

In between the outlet and inlet ports is a rubber layer called a diaphragm, which has an orifice through which the fluid medium can easily flow.

Above the membrane is a pressure chamber that serves as an amplifier. This chamber allows a smaller solenoid valve to control a larger flow rate. They are used in industrial or domestic applications that require a higher flow rate and enough pressure differential.

Semi-direct Acting 

With this type of solenoid valve, you enjoy the benefits of both direct-acting and indirect-acting valve operations. Semi-direct acting solenoids operate at zero bar for low flow rate applications and also at pressure differential for high flow rate applications.

Solenoid valves with this working principle have a construction similar to the indirect operating valves except that it has two holes on either side of the membrane, and the plunger is connected directly to the rubber layer. That way, when the electromagnetic force pushes the plunger, the membrane is lifted, opening the valve.

Simultaneously, the second hole is opened if the plunger has a larger diameter compared to the first hole in the rubber membrane. The result is that the pressure inside the chamber above the rubber layer will drop. Hence the membrane isn’t lifted just by the solenoid plunger but also the differential pressure.

Solenoid Valve Use Cases and Approvals  

Solenoids are used in industrial, commercial, and domestic applications to close, open, mix or divert fluid medium. Common domestic applications of solenoids include irrigation systems with automatic control and refrigeration systems to control refrigerants.

Other domestic use cases include air conditioning systems to control air pressure, washing machines and dishwashers to control water flow, and water tanks to control the inflow/outflow of water. In commercial settings, solenoid valves find applications in car washes to control soap and water flow.

And since solenoid valves find different applications in various industries, they must have certain approvals to ensure they conform to industry standards and regulations. Some of the common approvals include:

 
  • UL/UR – this is the popular Underwriters Laboratory certification focused on the safety of the solenoid valves.
  • Drinking water – there are several approvals that solenoid valves must meet to control water flow used for drinking purposes. Common approvals include the FDA, Kiwa (i.e., a drinking-water approval in the Dutch market), and KTW, which approves plastic and non-metallic consumer materials in Germany.
  • CE certification – shows conformity with environmental protection and health requirements for consumer products within the EU economic region.
  • ATEX certification – this is an approval for explosion protection.
  • IP rating – determines the valve’s protection against dust and water.

Choosing a Solenoid Valve

Now that you know what a solenoid valve is, the types, working principles, use cases, and approvals, what follows is to choose the right type for the right applications. When choosing solenoids, you always want to pay attention to the specific applications and the environment in which they will be installed. From here, you can pay attention to the housing material, the seal material, and the degree of protection as far as temperature and pressure considerations are concerned. Other factors to consider are the operation type, valve function, i.e., whether NO or NC, the voltage type (DC or AC), and the solenoid’s response time.

STM32 Serial Communication in Polling Mode

USART is the acronym for Universal Synchronous-Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter, and is the advancement of the old UART that was unable to handle synchronous communications; in computers, it deals with the management of communication via the RS-232 interface.

Generally, in the communication between devices, there is a transmitter and receiver that can exchange data bidirectionally, thus it happens for example in the communication between the microcontroller and third-party peripherals.

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What is Serial Communication?

In serial communications, the transmitting device sends information (bitstream) through a single channel one bit at a time. Serial communications are distinguished from parallel communications where the bitstream is sent over several dedicated lines altogether. Over the years, serial communication has become the most used as it is more robust and economical. On the other hand, serial communication requires, compared to the parallel case, a more complex management and control architecture, think for example how a trivial loss of a bit during a communication could irreparably corrupt the content of the final message. To this end, various communication protocols have been introduced over the years in order to improve speed, reliability and synchronization. In detail, three different communication modes can be found: synchronous, asynchronous, and isochronous.

Synchronous Mode

  • In synchronous communication, the transmitter sends the data one bit at a time at a certain frequency (constant frequency), so you have the channel on which the data travels and another on which a clock signal travels. Thanks to the clock signal, the receiving device (receiver) knows when one bit ends and another start, or rather a bit starts and ends on a rising or falling edge of the clock signal.

Asynchronous Mode

  • In asynchronous communication, there is no channel dedicated to the clock signal so there is no type of synchronization between receiver and transmitter.
  • When the transmitter is ready it starts to send the bits serially which are read directly by the receiver.
  • The sent packet always contains a start bit, which signals the start of transmission to the receiver, the start of transmission.
  • Generally, the sent packet is made up of 8 bits plus any parity bit which has the purpose of verifying the correctness of the data transmitted and of the stop bits that signal the end of the packet to the receiver.
  • In the case of sending a large flow of data, this type of communication is less efficient than synchronous as bits that do not contain information such as start and stop bits are sent several times.

Isochronous Mode

  • Isochronous mode is a hybrid mode, that is obtained by making a synchronous device communicate with an asynchronous one, this can only happen under certain conditions.

UART communication on STM32 Microcontrollers using HAL

The microcontrollers from the ST family are equipped with at least one USART, for example, the NUCLEO-L053R8 Board has two (USART1 and USART2). It is possible to configure the dedicated pins easily directly from the STCUBE tool, as we will see in the example, and the dedicated HAL libraries allow you to easily write functions and algorithms to transmit or receive data. There are three ways to exchange data via serial port in STM32, which are:
  1. Polling Mode
  2. Interrupt Mode
  3. DMA Mode
Let's discuss these serial communication modes of STM32 in detail:

Polling Mode

  • In polling mode, also called blocking mode, the application waits for the data transmission and reception. This is a simple way to communicate between devices when the bit rate is not very low, for example when we can debug the board and we want to display the result on screen console.
HAL library provides the following functions to transmit and receive in polling mode:
  • HAL_UART_Transmit(UART_HandleTypeDef *huart, uint8_t *pData, uint16_t Size, uint32_t Timeout);
  • HAL_UART_Receive(UART_HandleTypeDef *huart, uint8_t *pData,uint16_t Size, uint32_t Timeout).

Interrupt Mode

  • In interrupt mode, also called non-blocking mode, in this way the application waits the end of transmission or reception. it is used when the transmission is not used continuously with respect to the activity of the microcontroller.
HAL library provides the following functions to transmit and receive in polling mode:
  • HAL_UART_Transmit_IT(UART_HandleTypeDef *huart, uint8_t *pData, uint16_t Size, uint32_t Timeout);
  • HAL_UART_Receive_IT(UART_HandleTypeDef *huart, uint8_t *pData,uint16_t Size, uint32_t Timeout).

DMA Mode

  • DMA mode is the best way the exchange data, especially when we want to exchange data fastly and continuously that often require access to memory.
HAL library provides the following functions to transmit and receive in polling mode:
  • HAL_UART_Transmit_DMA(UART_HandleTypeDef *huart, uint8_t *pData, uint16_t Size, uint32_t Timeout);
  • HAL_UART_Receive_DMA(UART_HandleTypeDef *huart, uint8_t *pData,uint16_t Size, uint32_t Timeout).
In the next example, we will see the polling mode communication using NUCLEO-L053R8.

Using USART in Polling Mode for STM32

In this example, we will write a project using USART in a polling mode to transmit text on the laptop monitor. To do that we need:
  • NUCLEO-L053R8 board.
  • Windows Laptop
  •  The ST-Link USB connector needs both for serial data communications, and firmware downloading and debugging on the MCU.
  •  A Type-A to mini-B USB cable must be connected between the board and the computer.
The USART2 peripheral is configurated to use PA2 and PA3 pins, which are wired to the ST-Link connector. In addition, USART2 is selected to communicate with the PC via the ST-Link Virtual COM Port. A serial communication client, such as Tera Term, needs to be installed on the PC to display the messages received from the board over the virtual communication Port.

Creating New Project in STM32CubeMX

Now we create a new STM32CubeMX project with the following steps:
  • Select File > New project from the main menu bar. This opens the New Project window.
  • Go to the Board selector tab and filter on STM32L0 Series.
  • Select NUCLEO-L053R8 and click OK to load the board within the STM32CubeMX user interface.
  • Then the tool will open the pinout view.
  • Select Debug Serial Wire under SYS, for do it click on System Core (on the top right) and then select SYS and finally flag on “Debug Serial Wire”.
  • Select Internal Clock as clock source under TIM2 peripheral. To do this click on Timers and then select TIM2. Now go to clock source and select through the drop-down menu “internal clock”.
  • Select the Asynchronous mode for the USART2 peripheral. Click on connectivity and select USART2. Now go to Mode and select through the drop-down menu “asynchronous”.
  • Check that the signals are properly assigned on pins :
    • SYS_SWDIO on PA13
    • TCK on PA14
    • USART_TX on PA2
    • USART_RX on PA3
  • Go to the Clock Configuration tab and no change the configuration in order to use the MSI as input clock and an HCLK of 2.097 MHz.
  • Come back to Pinout&Configuration and select Connectivity -> USART2 to open the peripheral Parameter Settings window and set the baud rate to 9600. Make sure the Data direction is set to “Receive and Transmit”.
  • Select Timers -> TIM2 and change the prescaler to 16000 and the Counter Period to 1000.
  • Go to NVIC Settings tab and flag TIM2 global interrupt to enable the interrupt related to TIM2.
  • In the Project Manager tab, configure the code to be generated and click OK to generate the code.
  • Our project has been initialized by STCubeMX. In  /UsartEx/Core/Src/main.c we will find our main where we will write the main body of our program.

Understanding STM32 Code for Serial Communication

Now let’s see what the code generator did:
  • First of all, we find the “Include” section we can add the library needed.
  • In our case, we can add also a string.h library to handle and send text data.
  • In “Private variables” has been defined two private variables htim2 and huart2; - htim2 as the first parameter an instance of the C struct TIM_HandleTypeDef; -huart2 as first parameter an instance of the C struct UART_HandleTypeDef.
/* Private variables ---------------------------*/ TIM_HandleTypeDef htim2; UART_HandleTypeDef huart2;
 
  • In “Private function prototypes” we find the prototype of function to initialize the System Clock, GPIO, timer and peripheral:
/* Private function prototypes -----------------------------------------------*/ void SystemClock_Config(void); static void MX_GPIO_Init(void); static void MX_TIM2_Init(void); static void MX_USART2_UART_Init(void);
  • This function has been generated automatically by STCubeMx with the parameter selected as shown below:
  • It is important to highlight that the WordLength parameter of huart2 is UART_WORDLENGTH_8B, since we are sending 8-Bit ASCII chars.
  • We can easily adjust the baud rate with the BaudRate parameter.
  • Now we are ready to write our code in main():
  • As shown in the code below, two strings, str1 and str2, are declared. Then the string concatenation function ( strncat() ) is used and finally, the HAL_UART_Transmit function is used to display them on the monitor through UART2.
Now we are ready to compile and run the project:
  1. Compile the project within IDE.
  2. Download it to the board.
  3. Run the program.
In order to show the text on display needs to Configure serial communication clients on the PC such as Tera Term software, CoolTerm, Putty etc. In our example, we will use CoolTerm, but not change the aim if you will use another one.
  • On the computer, check the virtual communication port used by ST Microelectronics from the Device Manager window.
  • To configure Tera Term to listen to the relevant virtual communication port, adjust the parameters to match the USART2 parameter configuration on the MCU.
You must be careful to configure the correct com port and use the same setting which has set the USART2. After that we click on connect and run the program.
  • The CoolTerm window displays a message coming from the board at a period of a few seconds.
So, that was all for today. I hope you have enjoyed today's lecture. In the next tutorial, we will discuss Serial Communication using Interrupt Method. Till then take care and have fun !!!

Introduction to Ladder Logic Programming Series

Hello friends, I hope you all are fine. Today, we are starting a new tutorials series on Ladder Logic Programming, used in PLC. It's our first tutorial in this series, so we are going to have a look at the detailed introduction to PLC and ladder logic. After welcoming every one of engineers, technicians, students, and hobbyists who have come to read this article willing to learn PLC programming, I would like to introduce one of the most used programming languages of PLC. The language we introduce here is a visualized language that connects and combines graphical symbols in logical flow same as the way we wire electrical circuits and that is the secret behind its simplicity not only in implementation but also in diagnosing problems.

Ladder Logic Programming has been derived from relay logic electrical circuits. This language of PLC programming is called ladder logic or LD as it looks like a ladder of many rungs. Each rung represents a line of logic by connecting inputs logically to form a condition on which the output is determined to be on or off. By completing this article, you will have enjoyed understanding the basics of the LD programming language. Consequently, you will have been able to read a ladder logic code and translate the logic in your mind or the electrical circuit between your hand into ladder rungs.

Relay Logic Control vs PLC

Relay logic control was the old fashion classic control in which input switches and sensors are connected between the hot voltage and relays’ coils to energize these coils and in turn, activate their contacts and thereby connect or disconnect the actuators i.e., motors, lamps, valves etc. You cannot imagine how complicated that control was besides its limitation in functionalities. In addition, it has a huge number of wires and components to achieve a simple logic. Furthermore, there are no chances to change the logic or the sequence of operation without destroying, rebuilding, and rewiring everything from scratch. When it comes to troubleshooting and maintenance, you should be very patient and generous for your time and efforts to pay to keep tracking hundreds of wires and checking up a bunch of components to figure out the problem.

To image the difference between old fashion classic control and PLC, figure 1 shows the case of a very simple process that contains four motors, and four sensors that are connected via four relays and a timer for performing a very simple logic. Let’s say we need to run motor 1 at the start and after a while, we plan to run motor 2 and 4, and at last run motor 3 considering one constraint that no more than two motors can run simultaneously. In addition, sensors will be used as protection to emergency stop motors at any time. Now on the left of the figure, you can see the relay logic control. you can imagine how many components and punch of wiring work for connecting sensors, timers, relays, and motors. On the other hand, PLC-based control shown on the right, you can notice only the PLC and input devices and output actuators are connected to the PLC. To sum up, the number of wires is reduced significantly, the effort of wiring is immensely reduced. In addition, when it comes to modification of logic or process sequence you need to destroy all old wiring and start over rewiring according to the new requirements while you can do this by modifying the program in PLC without touching the wiring. To sum up, PLC reduced the number of components, wires, time of implementation. In addition, the processing is faster thanks to PLC processing and modification becomes programmatically.

How PLC works?

Before opening the door to enter our tutorial on ladder logic programming, let’s have a brief idea about how PLC works and what ladder logic program has to do with PLC. Well! Let me briefly say that PLC has input modules, output modules, and a processor. The input modules are connected to input switches and sensors while the output modules are connected to actuators i.e., motors, valves, lamps. And for sure processor runs the ladder logic program that we going to learn here! In the below figure, I have tried to clear it visually.

The processor works in scan cycles, in each scan cycle, it gazes into all inputs and records them in its memory and then executes the ladder logic to determine the new status of outputs and update them and go to the next cycle, and so on. So now you can tell me what ladder logic has to do with this? That is great to hear you say that it is the logical connection between inputs to determine the output status. I really can not wait to go ahead and hit the nails on the head and open the door to let us get started with our tutorial about ladder logic programming. In the below figure, I have shown PLCs of different manufacturers:

Ladder Logic Programming

Each programming language has a structure and building blocks. The building block of a ladder program is a rung. Yes, rungs of a ladder go step by step to do the designed logic and repeat every scan cycle. Each rung forms a complete piece of logic like one complete circuit. so let us go to know how to form this rung and get to know what components of these rungs and how they are connected logically.

Understanding Rung in Ladder Logic

  • In the below figure, I have shown a single rung of ladder logic programming.
  • It's the simplest ladder logic rung and it has Input on the left side and Output on the right side.
  • The ladder logic rung is composed of two parts:
    • The Left Part represents the condition on which the output is determined to be true or false. This part is a combination of contacts or inputs in series for making AND logic or in parallel to perform OR logic.
    • The Right Part is the output coil or a trigger signal to start timer or counter as we going to elaborate later.
  • Ladder Logic works from left to right and thus according to this rung, if Input is LOW, the output will remain LOW, and if Input gets HIGH, the Output will also get HIGH.
  • So, you can say the above rung is actually representing a simple electrical switch i.e. if we turn ON the switch, Lamp(Output) will get lightened up and vice versa.
  • In this tutorial, I am just giving the overview, so if you are not getting all the things, don't worry, as, in the upcoming tutorial, we will design them on the simulator again & again.
  • Inputs in LAdder Logic PRogramming are normally coming from switches, pushbuttons, sensors etc.
  • Inputs come in two configurations:
    1. Normally Open (NO): shows the input initially at a LOW state and gets HIGH by pressing or activating.
    2. Normally Closed (NC): It's initially is at a HIGH state and gets LOW when it is pressed.

Multiple Rungs in Ladder Logic

In the above section, we have designed a simple ladder logic program, where we have used just a single input to control our output. These contacts/inputs in their two configurations can be connected in series (AND logic), parallel (OR logic), or negation (NOT) to form logical combinations. In the below figure, I have designed three rungs of Ladder Logic, let's understand them one by one:

  • 1st Rung: I have used two Normally Open Contacts in the first rung, so you can think of it as an electrical line having two switches in series. So, the output will get current, only if both switches are on/closed. So, it's actually an AND Gate in Ladder Logic i.e. output will get HIGH only if all the inputs are HIGH.
  • 2nd Rung: In the second rung, I have used both normally open and normally close contacts, so if Input1 gets pressed, the output will get HIGH, but if Input2 gets pressed(actually open/off) then Input1 won't be able to turn ON the Output. So, you can think of Input2 as a master switch.
  • 3rd Rung: Now you must have understood by now that I have designed an OR Gate in this rung, so if any of these inputs get HIGH, the Output will get HIGH as well, because Inputs are connected in parallel.
Note:
  • When two or more inputs are connected in parallel in order to design OR logic, it's called rung branches.

Slightly Complex Project in Ladder Logic

In the below figure, you can see a slightly complex Ladder Logic Program, having different components, let's discuss them one by one:

  • The output coil may have the character “S” to show the output going to be set to true until a reset signal is received.
  • Furthermore, it could have the character “R” to show the reset status of the output to false.
  • Character “P” in the middle of contact shows this is the rising edge of input when it changes from false status to true.
  • On the other hand, character “N” in the center of contact shows the falling edge of the input when it changes from true to false.
  • And the timer and counter blocks are shown in the last two rungs to show the initiation of timer and counter.
  • All these components will be described in detail when the tutorial train reaches its station. So do not worry about them at this point.

Logic Gates & Ladder Logic

If we define the ladder and its building blocks which are rungs how about the word “logic” the second word in ladder logic? Well! Table 1 reviews the logic gates and their truth table. For you to expect the incoming status of your output based on the status of the inputs and the logical combination pattern. to decide the results logic output ( RLO) which is the status of the logical combination of contacts that precede the output coil. For instance, the AND gate/logic function is applied between two or more inputs when all of the inputs should be true to get the output to be true. On the other hand, the OR gate/logic function between two or more inputs is used when we need at least one of the inputs to be true to get the output to be true.

Reading ladder logic rung

  • The reading starts from left to right to complete one rung and then from up to down rung by rung till the end of the program.
  • You can imagine that you read the ladder program instead of PLC.
  • First, you scanned the input and update the input memory and then scan each rung from most left to right to evaluate the RLO and set the new status of the output based on the determined RLO.
  • After completing one rung, plc move to the next rung from top to bottom till the last rung in the program at that point one scan cycle is done and move to the next scan cycle and so on.
  • You can compare Ladder Logic with electrical wiring logic, as both follow the same pattern.

Let’s see one simple example to understand the reading ladder logic program. Figure 3 shows a very simple complete ladder logic rung that connects a normally open pushbutton to start a motor and another normally closed pushbutton to stop the motor. You can see each component of the inputs and outputs should have an address to be uniquely identified by PLC. For instance:

  • The normally open push button named “Run” takes an address of I0.0 which is linked to the first input channel of the first input module in PLC.
  • The normally closed push button to stop the motor called “stop” takes the address I0.1 which is physically connected to channel 2 in the first input module of the PLC.
  • On the other hand, the output coil takes address Q0.0 which is the first output channel of the first output module in PLC.
  • So clearly when you press your push button "RUN" it will connect the motor output coil to the positive line and hence get energized.
  • But when press the "STOP" button, you will disconnect the motor coil from electricity and hence stop it.

What’s next ???

Now, how do you see your progress so far? I can see you are doing progressively and that’s great. However, we still have a lot to learn to master ladder logic programming. However, we need to set up the environment for simulating a Ladder logic program to be able to validate our programs and enjoy seeing its execution typically as if we have a PLC controller and to verify how far our designed ladder performance matches the real-time execution on the simulator.

 Components of Internet of things

As you saw within the previous article, the applications for IoT extend across a broad kind of use cases and verticals. However, all complete IoT systems area unit an equivalent therein they represent the combination of 4 distinct components: sensors/devices, property, processing, and a computer program. Just like the web has modified the approach we tend to work & communicate with one another, by connecting us through the globe Wide net (internet), IoT conjointly aims to require this property to a different level by connecting multiple devices at a time to the web thereby facilitating man to machine and machine to machine interactions. People who came up with this idea, have conjointly realized that this IoT scheme isn't restricted to a selected field however has business applications in areas of home automation, vehicle automation, plant line automation, medical, retail, attention, and a lot of.

Introduction of IoT components

We’ll define what each suggests that within the sections below and the way they are available along to create an entire IoT system. every one of those sections also will function the structure of the remainder of this e-book, and we’ll dive into these parts a lot deeper within the chapters to follow.

Sensors/Devices

First, sensors or devices collect information from their setting. This information may be as easy as a temperature reading or as complicated as a full video feed. We use “sensors/devices,” as a result of multiple sensors may be bundled along or sensors may be a part of a tool that will over simply sense things. as an example, your phone could be a device that has multiple sensors (camera, measuring instrument, GPS, etc), however, your phone isn't simply a detector since it also can perform several actions. However, whether or not it’s a standalone detector or a full device, during this commencement information is being collected from the setting by one thing.

The latest techniques within semiconductor technology are capable of manufacturing small good sensors for varied applications.

Common sensors are:

  • Temperature sensors and thermostats
  • Pressure sensors
  • Humidity/wetness level
  • Light intensity detectors
  • Moisture sensors
  • Proximity detection

Temperature sensing element

A Temperature sensing element senses associate degreed measures the temperature and converts it into an electrical signal. they need a serious role in the atmosphere, Agriculture, and Industries. as an example, these sensors will find the temperature of the soil, which is a lot useful within the production of crops. There square measure many sorts of temperature sensors and therefore the common use is square measure NTC semiconductor unit, Resistance Temperature Detectors RTDs, Thermocouples, and Thermopiles. they're economical, simple to put in and reliable that respond to human action. The RTDs work on the correlation between the metals and therefore the temperature because the resistance of the device is directly proportional to the temperature. The wide used  DHT eleven is that the temperature and wetness sensing element, that is that the basic, low-cost, digital, and electrical phenomenon sensing element. No analog pins are needed for this sensing element. you'll get the sensing element from Adafruit that has several offers on this.

Pressure sensing element

A pressure sensing element senses the pressure applied id est, force per unit space, associate degreed it converts into an electrical signal. it's high importance in prediction. Their square measure varied Pressure sensors obtainable within the marketplace for several functions. as an example, if there square measure any water leaks within the residential or industrial areas, a pressure sensing element must be put in to see if there square measure any leaks and measures the pressure. Another e.g., all smartphones, wearables have these air pressure sensors integrated into them.

Connectivity

Next, that information is shipped to the cloud, however, it desires the way to induce there!

The sensors/devices may be connected to the cloud through a range of ways including cellular, satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, low-power wide-area networks (LPWAN), connecting via a gateway/router, or connecting on to the net via LAN (don’t worry, we’ll justify a lot of regarding what these all mean in our property section). Each possibility has tradeoffs between power consumption, range, and information measure. selecting that property possibility is best comes all the way down to the particular IoT application, however, all of them accomplish an equivalent task: obtaining information to the cloud.

Gateway

IoT entranceway manages the bidirectional information traffic between completely different networks and protocols. Another operate of the entranceway is to translate completely different network protocols and conformability of the connected devices and sensors.

  • Gateways will be organized to perform pre-processing of the collected information from thousands of sensors domestically before transmitting it to a consecutive stage. In some situations, it'd be necessary because of the compatibility of TCP/IP protocol.
  • IoT entranceway offers a sure level of security for the network and transmitted information with higher-order cryptography techniques. It acts as a middle layer between devices and the cloud to safeguard the system from malicious attacks and unauthorized access.

Cloud Computing

  • Internet of things creates large information from devices, applications associate degreed users that should be managed in an economical approach. IoT cloud offers tools to gather, process, manage and store a Brobdingnagian quantity of knowledge in real-time. Industries and services will simply access this information remotely and build vital selections once necessary.

IoT cloud may be a subtle high-performance network of servers optimized to perform high-speed processing of billions of devices, traffic management, and deliver correct analytics. Distributed management systems square measure one in all the foremost vital parts of the IoT cloud.

  • Cloud system integrates billions of devices, sensors, gateways, protocols, information storage and provides prophetical analytics. firms use this analytics information for the improvement of products and services, preventive measures sure as shooting steps, and building their new business model accurately.

Processing

Once the info gets to the cloud (we’ll cowl what the cloud suggests that in our processing section)), the package performs some reasonable process on that. This could be easy, like checking that the temperature reading is among an appropriate vary. Or it may even be complicated, like victimization laptop vision on the video to spot objects (such as intruders on a property). But what happens once the temperature is simply too high or if there's an associate trespasser on the property? That’s wherever the user comes in.

Data Processing Cycle

So however will processing work? the method typically follows a cycle that consists of 3 basic stages: input, processing, and output.

To keep this text straightforward, we tend to don't seem to be progressing to dive deep into the technical details of the stages of the knowledge process. Instead, we’ll offer you a general and straightforward rationalization of every stage.

Input

Input is that the 1st stage of the info process cycle. it's a stage within which the collected information is born-again into a machine-readable type so a laptop will method it. this is often a vital stage since the info process output is captivated with the input file (“garbage in – garbage out”).

Processing

In the process stage, a laptop transforms the information into data. The transformation is administered by victimization completely different information manipulation techniques, such as:

Classification

 Information is classed into completely different teams.

  • Sorting: information is organized in some reasonably associate degree order (e.g. alphabetical).
  • Calculation: Arithmetic and logical operations square measure performed on numeric information.
  • Output: In the last stage, the output is received. this is often the stage wherever the processed information is born-again into the human-readable type and bestowed to the tip user as helpful data. Also, the output of the knowledge process will be kept for future use.

Analytics

Analytics is that the method of changing analog information from billions of good devices and sensors into helpful insights which may be taken and used for careful analysis. good analytics solutions square measure inevitable for IoT system for management and improvement of the complete system.

  • One of the foremost benefits of an associate degree economical IoT system is a real-time good associate degree that helps engineers to search out irregularities within the collected information and act quickly to forestall an unsought situation.  Service suppliers will brace themselves for additional steps if the data is collected accurately at the proper time.
  • Big enterprises use the large information collected from IoT devices and utilize the insights for his or her future business opportunities. Careful analysis can facilitate organizations to predict trends within the market and arrange ahead for implementation.
  • Information is extremely important in any business model and prophetical analysis ensures success in the involved space of line.

User Interface

In the previous discussion, we've got lined however information is collected by sensing element devices, sent to a cloud service via a network answer, and reworked into helpful data. The very last thing we'd like to try to do is to deliver the data to the tip user. this is often done via program (UI).

The program consists of the options by that a user interacts with an automatic data processing system. This contains screens, pages, buttons, icons, forms, etc. the foremost obvious samples of user interfaces square measure software and applications on computers and smartphones.

A program doesn’t essentially need a screen, however. as an example, a TV remote contains a program that consists of varied buttons, and devices like Amazon Echo will be controlled with voice commands. A term that relates closely to the program is that user expertise (UX). The distinction between the 2 is that, whereas UI should do with the items a user truly sees and interacts with, a married woman is that the overall expertise a user has with a product. It includes the website, application, packaging of hardware, installation, etc. married woman may not even be concerning your UI style.

Ways to act with associate degree IoT answer

There square measure some ways by that a user will act with associate degree IoT answer. Again, as we tend to see with sensing element devices and property, the selection depends on the utilization case. Here, we’ll take a glance at a number of the foremost usual choices. The most usual case in IoT applications is that we would like to receive notifications or alerts if one thing uncommon happens. as an example, if a producing machine’s temperature exceeds a threshold limit, we might prefer to get notified of this. the data may be delivered via email, SMS, phone call, or push notification.

Monitoring data Proactively

We might wish to be ready to monitor data proactively. as an example, if we tend to have an associate degree plus chase answer keeping track of our vehicles, we would wish to observe the vehicles’ location even though nothing uncommon happens. we tend to might use a mobile or laptop application to observance the data.

Controlling the System Remotely

The program also can enable the user to regulate the IoT system remotely. as an example, the user might modify lights or put off heating via a mobile application. this might even be done mechanically by applying itself in step with the rules given thereto.

UI Concept

It is a challenge to make associate degree intuitive UI (and UX) for one app alone, however, IoT applications take the complexness to an entirely new level. Let’s take a glance at a number of the problems we've got to require into consideration once planning UIs for IoT.

Summary

An IoT system consists of sensors/devices that “talk” to the cloud through some reasonable property. Once the info gets to the cloud, package processes it so may conceive to perform associate action, like causing associate alert or mechanically adjusting the sensors/devices while not the necessity for the user. But if user input is required or if the user merely desires to visualize in on the system, a computer program permits them to try to thus. Any changes or actions that the user makes area unit then sent within the other way through the system: from the computer program to the cloud, and back to the sensors/devices to create some reasonable modification.

Our “How IoT Works” series is returning to associate degree finish, however, let’s take an additional example that covers the total method.

Let’s imagine we tend to square measure managing the grocery cold chain. we would like to form positive our groceries square measure unbroken in a very appropriate temperature, and that we conjointly wish to trace the placement of the truck transporting the groceries. The steps (1–4) of our IoT workflow square measure are pictured below.

First, we tend to collect information concerning the temperature and therefore the location with our sensing element devices (step 1). at the moment we tend to use a network answer to send the info to a cloud service (step 2), wherever the info is reworked into helpful information via processing (step 3). Finally, the data is delivered to the tip user via the program (step 4).

We hope you have got enjoyed our “How IoT Works and its component” series!

Introduction to Double Layer PCB

Hello! Friends I hope you are all fine. In today's article, we tend to unlock the details on the double sides of PCB which is a type of PCB. It comes with a conductive copper layer on both sides of the board, unlike single layer PCB which has only layer one side of the board. I will try to elaborate on each and everything about double-sided PCB with the best of my effort. So you do not need to move your attention to another source for elaborating this article. In this article, we illustrate the double-layer PCBs, their advantages and disadvantages. We will also study double-layer construction methodology, its applications. In termination, we will discuss the conclusion of today’s article. Let’s start our article by exploring PCB and its main applications. Let’s start to absorb the basic and advanced information about double layer PCB.

Before discussing the double layer PCB. we must have an idea about what’s PCB.

PCB and its classification

 PCB is an abbreviation of printed circuit boards. PCB may be a sleeky chip created by compound epoxy glass fiber or laminated completely different substances. It includes a plate of insulated substantial and a sheet of copper foils coated to the substrate.

Criteria of Classification of PCB

PCBs are classified according to their number of layers and holes on them.  There are three types of PCB depending on the number of their layers.

  • Single-layer PCB
  • Double-layer PCB
  • Multilayer PCB

Now to move our attention back to our article which is double layer PCB

Introduction to double-layer PCB

A double-sided PCB is also known as a Two-layer PCB is a kind of PCB that has a copper layer on both sides aboard. Here copper layers means the conductive layers. Simply we can say that it Comes with two conductive patterns on two sides of the base material which is called the substrate. The pattern on the sides is connected using a connection bridge which is known as VIA.

2-Layer PCB Pricing

  • Let's have a look at the pricing of 2 Layer PCB, so I am going to take the example of PCBWay Fabrication House.
  • If you have a look at the below figure, you can see that, if we place an order of:
    • Size: 150x100mm
    • Quantity: 10
    • Layer: 2
  • It will cost us $41 in total, and it's quite affordable.
  • The price per PCB board decreases as you increase the quantity.

What is via?

 Via is a hole in the vertical direction on the PCB board which is filled with metal foils due to which we connect the writing patterns.

  • The area of double-sided PCB is twice that of single-layer PCB that allowing it to be used in vast applications with high-density components

Purpose of double-sided PCB 

  • The main purpose of this board over single layer PCB is that on this board we can connect components on one side with the other due to the presence of the hole on it. We can easily tackle with connections on this board although it is no easy task to develop a double layer PCB.

Types of double-layer PCB 

 There are two types of double-layer PCB.

  • Without through-hole metallization (non-PTH)
  • With through-hole metallization ( PTH)

PCB Manufacturing Process

 Following steps are included in making a PCB:

  1. Initialization
  2. Optical lithographic
  3. Etching
  4. Stripping
  5. Plating of tin
  6. Drilling
  7. Testing
  8. Component loading
  9. Soldering

Initialization

  • First of all, we must have a print of layout which may be obtained from Computer-aided machine, then cut the copper layer according to requirements and make sure that board is clean and free from any dust than mounting holes on it.

Optical lithographic

  • In this step, we may transfer the copper tracks by exposing them to radiation sources like UV radiations

Etching

  • This is used to remove the copper-clad which is unnecessary.  For this purpose the board is  dipped in the etching solution  and remains in solution for 6 to 7 minutes at 40° C . There are  many types of etching solutions like
  1. Ferric chloride
  2. Cupric chloride
  3. Alkaline ammonia

Stripping and tin plating

  •  In this step final touch is given to the copper layer on board and plating is optional which protects the copper from being oxidizing.

Drilling and testing

  •  In this step, components are created on board of different widths. This may be done by using manually operating drill machines by using CNC drilling machines.

Techniques for interconnecting components onboard

Technically two methods are used for this task.
  • Through-hole technology
  • Surface-mounted technique

Through-hole technology

  • It is a technique in which we can make an electric circuit by using a wire which passed through holes and bored into PCB. In the late 1980s, every component was pointed through this technique on PCB.

 Surface-mounted technology 

  • In this technique, there is no separate use of Wire. In its place, we can join components straight to chips which reduces space requirements.

Construction of double-layer PCB 

  • The construction of this board is alike to single-layer PCB, its construction is delineated here with elaborate.
  • In this circuit substrate is factory-made by the fiber or epoxy resins, the sort of base material depends on rigidity and adaptability of aboard.
  • In the double layer PCB, PCB over base substances copper lamination is done to supply a semi-conductive method for parts.
  • To protect From setting each side of the Board contains a solder mask over copper covering.
  • There exists a silkscreen on top of the sides whose purpose is to able a person to add symbols and character on board so that a standard person will perceive the Board function.
  • Double-sided PCB area units are terribly like single-sided PCB except that they need two-sided traces with high and bottom layers. These boards will mount conductive copper on either side of the card that permits the trace to cross over one another. This leads to the next density of circuit while not the Requirements of point to point fastening. These kinds of circuit boards area units are a lot of advanced than single-sided PCBs that are often harder to supply. However, the advantage of victimization double-sided PCB so much outweighs the con’s

Double-sided circuit boards are one of the foremost well-liked kinds of PCBs. They allow makers to supply a lot of advanced circuits which may have profit uses in higher technology applications.

Advantages of double-layer PCB over single layer PCB 

  • The most important point is that number of interconnection are approximately double that of single-sided PCBs
  • They are more flexible and have easier electrical interconnections.
  • Single-layer PCB has only one conducting layer over base material while double layer PCB has two conductive layers on both sides of base material known as a substrate which is made of fiberglass and is compact in its sense.
  • Both double layer PCB and single layer PCB  works as an electronic catalyst to deliver power to other components
  • Double-sided PCB tends to increase the circuit density and reduce the overall cost.
  • Although double-sided PCBs have complex circuits as compared to single-sided PCBs they are perfect and more suitable for advanced electronics because they can be used on both sides which reduces the side of the board in return reduces the overall cost.•The most important advantage of double-sided PCB is that we can repair and rework their connections.

Disadvantages of double-layer PCB 

  • We need very careful attention for manufacturing of layout of double-sided PCBs especially in the distribution of power across the different components.
  • As they have the open structure of circuit loop there may be a chance of EMI radiations which may change the crosstalk between closely spaced tracks overboard

Application of double-layer PCB 

  • Due to the availability of flexibility in their structure, Double-sided PCBs are used in many applications for various purposes.
  • High low temperature and solder coating are one of few important applications of Double-layer PCB.
  • Double-sided PCBs are used in merchandising machines, amplifiers, automotive dashboards, and plenty of lots.
  • Double-layer PCBs are used in the red lightning circuit which makes the light circuit.
  • Double-layer PCBs are used in printers.
  • Double-sided PCBs are used in Industrial controls for various purposes.
  • Double-sided PCBs are used for instrumentation.
  • Double-sided PCBs are used for testing the types of equipment.
  • Double-sided PCBs are used in power supplies and hard drives.
  • Double-layer PCBs are used in converters.
  • Double-layer PCBs are used for control relay purposes.
  • Double-layer PCBs are used in the Automotive dashboard for controlling the different functions.
  • Double-sided PCBs are used in traffic systems
  • Double-sided PCB has wide use in vending machines.
  • Double-layer PCBs are used in inline reactors.

Conclusion

In the end, we concluded that double-layer PCBs have two layers than a single layer which has one layer. Due to advanced technology requirements, we need double-layer PCBs. Double layer PCBs are less costly but they have innovative features than single layer PCBs. This worthy feature is the demand of the modern era. Double layer PCBs have worthy applications. It also has some drawbacks which demanded that we have to develop PCBs that are effective than double-layer PCBs. You always need to opt for which kind of PCBs you would need.

That’s all for today’s article. I hope you've got enjoyed the article and built a grip on the understanding points. However, if you continue to face any skepticism concerning double-sided PCB then please be at liberty to depart your queries within the comment section. I'll give a solution to those inquiries to the simplest of my data and researching skills. Also, give North American country along with your innovative feedbacks and suggestions you improve the standard of our work and supply you content in keeping with your wants and expectations. keep tuned! thanks for reading this text.

 

How Parents Can Help With Engineering Homework in the Best Way?

Engineering is quite a difficult field of study but nonetheless, any homework of your child can be done indeed quickly with minimum effort. How? It is important to know both the rules for parents to encourage their kids to do their hw and find the best helper for a child on some of the websites that provide engineering help online service. If you find a perfect match all you need to do is pay for the work of writers who can do the task fully or even explain it in all the details: a true engineering help.

There are a few necessary things to remember especially for those parents who would like to be involved in the engineering homework help of their kids themselves. And these are important not only from the psychological perspective but also from the perspective of mutual work and family cooperation when it comes to attention. Here are these tips:

  • pay attention to the time of working with the children. It helps a lot when there is a specific schedule so that your kid will know for sure that it is time to do homework with you;
  • know the teachers at school and what they usually require from the assignments. The formatting, styles, some other specific criteria that influence the grade… They all play a big role in the help with engineering homework;
  • be a motivator: sometimes, it is better to have someone as a motivator instead of you, and sometimes, I can do that also all alone. Any help must be a real help and not turn into doing the assignment instead of the child;
  • for me, it is also not less important to have my kid concentrate. That is why we need to build up a cozy but working atmosphere and keep everything that is needed for homework on the table. It prevents distractions;
  • the most important stuff is to find the best tutor or a person who would explain some particular things in the technical field. All students need a person who will stay up-to-date and who will guide them through all the inconveniences. Gladfully, it can be nowadays done fully online and instant.

Finally, in my opinion, it is always more effective to hire an expert rather than do the homework with a kid. To know where to hire such a person, you have to find a website that would give you guarantees, good offers, and enough information to trust.

Find Your Perfect Engineering Homework Helper: Tips and Important Information

Any engineering homework helper must be accessible, however, it is even more essential that he or she is highly qualified. AssignEngineering is my personal recommendation since there is the top engineering assignment help. The feedback of all the writers is nice, and there are rare cases when someone would be disappointed with the quality of the homework. Even if there are some people who find the quality low or are not satisfied with the overall look of the assignment, there is always a guaranteed opportunity for free editing.

There are the main pros one will avail oneself of while choosing to apply for online engineering homework help at AssignEngineering.

  1. This website is trusted and experienced. They have been working for years and provide top-quality in over 70 disciplines. Not only engineering but also languages, literature, physics, math, chemistry, biology, and other subjects are covered here. Any academic level is reachable for the writers.
  2. They provide free revisions, you only have to mention it if the task needs to be “polished”.
  3. They provide not only ready assignments but also ethical help. This means that a writer will explain to you how to do the task yourself. You will be able to catch the idea of the process too. The A+ grade chance will be even higher! However, you have to pay for ordering this.
  4. Students enjoy support 24/7 constantly.
  5. This website ensures anonymity, security regarding your personal data, and also baning data. It cooperates with only trusted payment systems, so you don’t have to worry about your costs or private information. No one will ever know that you used this online service because it is confident. A special software checks every task for plagiarism, so no worries are needed when it comes to the uniqueness of your order.
  6. All the experts are experienced in what they are doing, however, you can still choose them since there are 3 types of writers. The best available, top-10, and advanced ones. They are slightly different in their competence and the price, however, it doesn’t matter which one to choose unless you need to save a bit of money. For bigger projects that need attention and the best possible quality, it is better to choose one of the top-10 writers and pay an extra 40%.
  7. Everything is transparent: pricing policy, a free online calculator, and so on give you the perfect opportunity to check how much you will pay in the end. There are never hidden fees there, and it was also one of the most important and indispensable criteria for me just like for the other students who are on the budget. So even if you are a parent of such a student, prices are usually very friendly.

Regarding the process of forming an order, it is simple and quick. You have to go online and fill in the data about your future order. There, you have to mention the academic level, the number of pages, the type of expert, and so on. You will see these fields when you click on “order” on the website. Keep in mind that the deadline, the type of writer, and the volume of the assignment you would like to order will influence the final price. That is why think of it beforehand and prioritize what is actually important for you in the future order.

Still, a small tip: the closer the date of the deadline is, the more expensive a task will cost. Enjoy this service and know this to feel even more comfortable!

OOP Concepts in C#

Do you wish to learn object-oriented programming concepts in the C# programming language? If so, then you have come to the right place. Learning about the object-oriented programming concepts in the C# is extremely important. But, what points should you learn? This article contains a detailed context of OOP concepts in the C# programming language, with all the answers to your questions. So, keep reading to learn everything about the OOP concepts in the C#.

Brief Introduction To C# Programming Language

We know that you already have a great understanding of the C# programming language. But, we want to begin the article with a brief introduction to the C# so that you have no confusion regarding anything.

C# is an exceptional, object-intended programming language that allows programmers to create a wide range of secured and reliable programs that run on the.NET platform. Programmers may develop Windows consumer applications, different programming elements, XML online assistance, and data technologies. It assists pointers, harmful software, and interoperability function for storage management.  Also, C# language facilitates the client in performing all tasks comparable to that of a C++ program.

Features of C#

Some of the many features of the C# programming language are listed below:

  • The C# programming language is utilized to rationalize functions and pointers.
  • It provides implicit conversions from the standard dataset to the extended type, making it type secure.
  • Garbage management is automated during the completion phase.
  • C# is an object-oriented programming language which is a plus point.
  • It has a variety of built-in features that assist programming execution quickly.
  • The C# programming has a quick compiling and operation duration.
  • Applications like Microsoft Office, smartphone apps, videogames, and others are all developed due to the C# programming.

OOP in C#

The most awaited section of the article is here: OOP in C# programming language. What Is OOP, and what is its importance? All the answers to your queries are here. So, please start taking notes!

OOP means Object-Oriented Programming. Object-oriented programming is basically a coding structure in which systems are arranged around components rather than action and reasoning. It is a creative approach that employs a unique collection of computer languages like C#. Mastering OOP principles can assist you in deciding how to develop a program and which programming language to utilize. Every component within OOP is organized as self-contained Objects. The term Object shall be described in the upcoming sections.

Features of OOP

The concept of OOP has high importance in computer science. It has exceptional features that have been benefitting us for several years. Please note down every point discussed in this section. Let us have a look at the features of OOP:

  • In OOP, the focus is upon the data instead of the method.
  • Systems are separated into groups called Objects.
  • Objects are employed to interact with one another via operations.
  • OOP is a more efficient and straightforward method of programming.
  • The scripts have a proper framework, thanks to OOP.
  • OOP makes it convenient to manage, alter, and analyze C# DRY. DRY means Do not Repeat Yourself.
  • It allows developers to construct fully reusable apps with less coding and in less period.
  • Unique capabilities may be created by developing objects and methods.
  • It is required in OOP programming languages to define a category to handle data which is great.

The above features are just an overview of what OOP programming languages like C# can offer the programmers. More details are on the way in this article. So, get ready precious readers!

C# Objects And Classes In OOP

Objects are the fundamental components of a C# OOP system. A collection of datasets and procedures is referred to as an Object. The files and the strategies are named members of an OOP object. Objects are created within an OOP framework. Methods allow these items to interact with one another. Every object has the ability to accept and transmit messages, as well as execute data.

While a class is a group of values and actions, it is a template that specifies the dataset and functionality of a form. Unless a class in OOP does not define a constant, you must build an example of the category that explains the operations that may be executed on it. In simple words, Objects are examples of an OOP class. The strategies and factors that comprise a category are referred to as members of that class.

Defining a Class

We may describe a C# class utilizing the class magic word and the class content surrounded by a set of curly brackets, as seen below:

The main building components of the OOP C# class are depicted in the image below:

OOP Concepts In C#

The main section of the entire article is here: OOP Concepts In the C# Programming Language. Mastering the OOP Concepts is not a child’s play if you are a beginner. That is why you must pay extra attention to this section. If you do so, we promise that you will not face any difficulty. Let us begin:

There are four main OOP concepts in the C# programming language:

  • Encapsulation
  • Polymorphism
  • Inheritance
  • Abstraction

The details of each concept are:

Encapsulation

Encapsulation is a principle within object-oriented C# coding that enables developers to enclose data and script excerpts. You may isolate the representatives of a particular class from some other category by utilizing encapsulation software. It is the equivalent of packing a rational object within a bundle. Only pertinent information is accessible and viewable from the outside, just to particular people.

Access Specifiers are used to enforce encapsulation. In the C# programming language, the Access Specifier is utilized to specify the category member's transparency and ease of access. The access Specifiers within the C# programming are as follows.

  • Public: The term public makes itself accessible to all of the program's participants from wherever. It provides the fewest restrictions on visibility.
  • Private: Just users of a similar class have access to the secret content. It offers the lowest visibility levels among other access specifiers.
  • Protected: Protected visibility provides entry to the user from inside the category as well as from some other one that represents this class.
  • Internal: Access is provided within the program. The protected inner side is another internal usability option. It enables the same functionality, with the exception that a subclass can adopt this category and access its properties from any project.

The accessibility and its properties are determined by these specifiers. It enables you to keep the data accessible in one section of the script while hiding it from the other parts. Private and Public are the two most prevalent types.

Polymorphism

Polymorphism comes from the Greek word, which implies various forms. Morph denotes different forms, and Poly indicates numerous. It enables many implementations of the identical class to exist within C#. Polymorphism is classified into two categories:

  • Compile-time Polymorphism
  • Run Time polymorphism

Let us discuss each in detail:

  • Compile-time Polymorphism

Static polymorphism is another name for compile-time polymorphism. Compile-time polymorphism can be implemented in a number of methods, one of which is procedure overloading. It is named after the fact that the procedure calling choice is made during the compilation process.

It is accomplished by using a similar method title but giving different variables. In method stacking, the software first verifies the argument used and then selects which way to execute depending on the collection of parameters. An example code is as follows:

An applicable example of Compile-type Polymorphism is also mentioned below so that you can have a better understanding.

  • Run Time polymorphism

The second category of Polymorphism is Run Time Polymorphism. If both the procedure title as well as the procedure declaration contain similar title and inputs, it is known as dynamic polymorphism or Runtime polymorphism. This type of polymorphism is exemplified through procedure overriding. It enables the developer to design an abstract type with the only limited implementation of the standard. An example code to explain Runtime polymorphism is as follows:

We would receive the following result if we execute the above software:

Inheritance

The OOP approach in the C# includes Inheritance as the main component. We establish parental relationship categories within inheritance. The kid category can acquire all the strategies, items, and attributes of the parent category. A kid category may also include its own design and operations. The parent category is also called a foundation class. The example is:

In the above script, we feature a class called Program that has only one operation. Then we have an additional category Execute, which is derived from Software. Rather than establishing an object example for the Program, we have produced one for the category Execute. As a result, the outcome will be:

Many inheritances are not supported in the C# programming inheritance.  Therefore, one category cannot gain from multiple categories. But, one category may descend from another category.

Abstraction

Last but not least is Abstraction. Abstraction enables the coder to show the public only the information that is required whilst disguising the rest. The Abstract category and method in the C# language are used to accomplish abstraction. The Abstract prefix may be used to define a category as an abstract data type. In the C#, the Abstract category is typically the hierarchy's root class. They are distinguished from the remaining classes by the fact that they may not be created. Inheritance is required for a C# abstract data type.

An example of Abstraction is:

We understand that all the above concepts might be a little challenging for you in the beginning. But, we will make you an expert, and all of this will be a piece of cake for you.

Why is Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Required in C#?

The most common question asked the C# novice beginners is that why is OOP required in the C#? The answer to this is quite simple but, we want you to have crystal clear concepts regarding OOP. That is why we added this small section.

The idea of OOPs is required if you wish to symbolize real-world items inside coding languages like C#. It helps to manage a company by accomplishing Reusability, Expandability, Elegance, and Supportability. OOPs establish basic ideas, and by applying them, we may create real-world items in a computer language that are reusable, extensible, simple, and maintainable. Objects include both live and non-living objects. So, utilizing the OOP principle, real-world things like people, animals, bicycles, computers, etc may be created in object-oriented coding languages. It is also the main reason why developers prefer C# instead of other languages.

Why Real-World Items Within A Project?

Now, you might have this question in your mind as well. So, we have the answer right here. Real-world items are required in a program because they are a major component of our company. We should construct business-associated real-world items in the initiative because we are creating programs (technology) for managing the organization.

To organize the Bank Company, for instance, you will need to generate real-world items like a client, a director, a receptionist, an administration officer, a brand manager, a laptop, a copier, and furniture. In addition to the Bank property, you should also build all of the banking items because it is impossible to operate a Banking company without the items. The above items are referred to as commercial objects in scientific terms.

EndNote

In this article, we discussed the most crucial topic in the C# programming: OOP concepts in the C#. From the definition and features to the four fundamental OOP concepts, we discussed each detail thoroughly. We know that the concepts might be complicated for you in the beginning. But, you will be an expert in no time. With passion, hard work, and sheer determination, you can achieve everything in this world. If you feel that the concepts are still unclear, you can always read the article again. It is available for all our precious readers on our website 24/7. Best of luck!

Data Structures in C#

Are you here to learn about the Data Structures in the C#? If so, then you will learn everything in no time with our article. C# programming language is undoubtedly the most used language in the entire world. It has exceptional features and applications that benefit us a lot. In fact, the program where I am typing the article (Microsoft Word) is also an application of the C# programming language. But, how is C# related to Data Structures? Do not worry. This article contains everything that you need to know about the Data Structures in the C#. So, keep reading to find out!

C# Programming Language: An Overview

C# is a Microsoft-developed, overall object-intended coding language that has been certified by the ECMA and the Global Standards Organization. C# is developed for the Standard Language Environment. It includes executable software and an execution context that enables the operation of greater-level languages on many computer systems.

C# is a frequently utilized commercial language for the following causes:

  • The C# programming language is a versatile, contemporary coding language.
  • It is a constituent of the .NET Platform.
  • C# is easier to understand.
  • It is structured in an object-intended manner.
  • It generates effective programs like Microsoft Office, smartphone applications, videogames, etc.
  • It may be built on a range of different computing platforms.

These are the reasons why the C# programming language is used worldwide.

Features Of The C#

Although C# is an object-intended coding language, the features closely resemble classic high-level dialects like C++ and C. It shares a lot in common with the Java language and has a lot of powerful coding capabilities that make the C# appealing to a lot of developers all over the world. The list below consists of some of the features of C#:

  • The generic version that is Simple to Use
  • Indexers
  • Conditional Collection
  • LINQ and Lambda Functions
  • Windows compatibility
  • Boolean Expressions
  • Automated Garbage Management
  • Assembly Updating

In simple terms, it has made our lives a lot easier in every respect, thanks to Microsoft and the inventor Anders Hejlsberg for this long-term discovery.

Data Structures in C#

The most awaited section of the article is here: Data Structures in C#. Please read thoroughly if possible, note everything down to have a better understanding of the topic. Let us begin:

The data structure is indeed the core of any coding language. All advanced data structures were manually programmed within the C programming era like the stack, linked lists, queues, etc. Developing code necessitated not just a thorough understanding of the data structures, but additionally, a significant amount of time spent implementing and evaluating them. Now, with advanced coding languages, these are all usable in a few minutes.

So, Data Structure is basically a method to save and organize data within the system so it could be utilized quickly and productively. It is primarily about ways to develop, evaluate, and apply "optimal" algorithms. As a result, the data structure is among the most primitive and core idea within computer science for solving computer issues. It is crucial in the creation of programming logic.

Structure Definition in Terms of Code

A structure declaration begins with the prefix Struct and features the structure title. The structure's content is then surrounded by curly brackets. It can comprise a variety of data elements of various types. The following is the format for a structure description:

In the above script, the term struct is utilized accompanied by the NameOfStructure. After this, the structured content is given. The following is software that shows structures: The outcome of the above script is:

Methods For Executing Data Structure

In simple terms, the method to execute a data structure is to create its ADTs initially, then proceed with the operation of the data items. We may state that we must first create a scientific and conceptual model before implementing it over data items. We know you might be thinking that it is quite complicated. But, it would be a piece of cake if you try it once. We will take a closer look at it in our upcoming sections.

Abstract Data Type (ADT)

We discussed the term ADT in the above section. ADT is a new term for you. So, you might think what is ADT? Abstract Data Types (ADT) is the data and actions that make up the data format. The best thing about ADT is that we do not provide any execution of data types or methods. ADT, we might conclude, offers Data Abstraction. It is more concerned with "what a database format does" rather than "how well a data structure is doing it."

Finally, there is another concept related to the data structure, and it is the execution. It refers to a practical version of a collection in which components can be stored, retrieved, and modified. It is just a term that you should know about C# programming.

 

Types Of Data Structure in C#

Now, it is time for you to know about the types of Data Structure in the C# programming language. Make sure to take notes of all the points mentioned in this section. There are mainly two types of Data Structure:

  1. Primitive Data Structure
  2. Non-primitive Data Structure

Let us discuss each type in detail. So, start taking notes!

Primitive Data Structure

The primitive data structure can be effectively handled by machine instructions. It is why the platform and processor have established it. Primitive data structures come in many types, as depicted in the diagram above. Some of these are:

  • Integer: All mathematical quantities are contained within the integer. However, decimal ones are not contained in them. The int prefix in the script represents it.
  • Double and Float: Double and Float are utilized for precise value.
  • Character: In the C# coding language, a character is utilized to describe a particular alphabet. The char term in the script represents it.
  • String: A string refers to a collection of characters. The string term in the code script represents it. A dual quote mark (-) is used to denote the string. For instance, My surname is John.

A few of the most common primitive data types and their value ranges are:

Declaration Of Primitive Type Variables

The code script for the declaration of primitive type variables is:

Now, let us move to the second type of data structure in C#.

Non-primitive Data Structure

The second type is the Non-primitive data structure. The non-primitive data format cannot be effectively managed by machine operations. The Primitive data structure type is the foundation for the Non-primitive one. Non-primitive data structures come in two forms:

  • Linear data structure
  • Non-linear data structure

Now, we will discuss both of these in detail:

  • Linear Data Structure

The first type is the linear data structure. Linear data structures are the structures where data components are saved and arranged in a linear way, with each data unit linked to the next as a path. For instance, linked list, array, stack, and queue. We will discuss these examples in detail below.

  • Non-Linear Data Structure

Non-linear data structures are the opposite of the linear data structure. The structures where the data components are not arranged in a continuous pattern are called non-linear data structures. A data item may be linked to any particular data item. Examples are graphs and trees.

Subtypes Of Non-primitive Data Structures

When we study the C# programming language, we must study each term and its types in detail. These may seem a bit complicated to you at the moment. Once you start operating in the C# programming, you will say it is not rocket science at all. So, below are some of the subtypes of non-primitive data structures:

  • Stack

A Stack is basically a data architecture that uses the LIFO (last in, first out) technique. The components that were submitted lastly would become the main ones to appear in the display. There are two actions on the stack which are:

  • Pop: Eliminates components from the group.
  • Push: Adds components to the group.
The explanation of these two actions is next.
  • Push Method

The Push strategy utilizes a component and places it within currentIndex and collection. It tracks the component's current address. When currentIndex approaches the span of the collection, the capacity of the collection is grown by one. It can be seen in the script below:

  • Pop Method

The pop technique eliminates the component that was placed initially. Whereas, the currentIndex and the pointer are changed to the preceding component. Also, the set is made smaller. The script is as follows:

  • Queue

The queue is generally a data model executed within the .NET Platform in two forms. The FIFO (first-in, first-out) concept governs queue systems, with the first item input and output.

The code script utilizes the simplest queue System. Collections class is as follows:

  • Linked List

The next subtype is the Linked List. The Linked List is a data model that is represented as a generalized dataset in System.Collections.Generic within the.NET Platform. These architectures work on the concept that every component in the collection has a connection to the subsequent node, with the exception of the end. It is because the end has no connection to the subsequent node.

  • Hashtable

Hashtable is another data structure used in the C# that is represented in two different forms within the.NET Platform:

  • A basic hashtable within the System.Collections domain.
  • Dictionary of generalized data structures in a System.Collections.Generic domain.

It is advisable that you utilize Dictionary rather than Hashtable because the operating premise of both is to create a hash that is inserted within a collection utilizing polynomials. The difficulty of exploring inside a Hashtable or Dictionary is duration O(1).

Applications Of Hashtable

Some of the applications of Hashtable are:

  • Quick data search within the collection sign table.
  • Helps in scanning the dataset.
  • Cache collection.
  • Particular data encoding.

The above subtypes might look complicated and confusing. But, they are among the easiest things in C# programming.

Data Structure Actions In C#

We want our readers to be the best programmers out there that is why we added this brief section of Data Structure Operations in the C# programming language. Many data structure actions are utilized to handle the data within a data model. These are listed below:

  • Traversing: The process of accessing each component of a data model just once.
  • Inserting: The process of putting a similar kind of component to any data structure. A component may be inserted into the data model at any stage.
  • Searching: The process of locating a document or piece of data within a data structure.
  • Deleting: The process of eliminating an item within a data structure. The elements may also be deleted at any point.
  • Merging: It is the information is kept in multiple folders within the data structure. So, merging is basically the process of combining many files into a unified file. 
  • Sorting: The process of organizing a piece in a cohesive manner within a data structure.

These were some of the operations of Data Structures in the C# programming language. We hope that you have noted these down. Now, you are ready to operate your C# programs without any errors.

Conclusion

In this article, we have discussed Data Structures, their types, and subtypes in the C# programming language. We have also added some operations of Data structures so that you do not have any confusion regarding the terms and types of Data Structures within the C# programming.

We understand that all of this might be tough for you in the beginning, and you can also face some problems. But, you can always visit our website and read all the articles regarding the C# programming language. We promise to help you in every way, and in no time, your name will be on the list of the best C# programmers in the world. Best of Luck!

Happy C# Programming!

Loops and Arrays in C#

Are you here to know more about loops and arrays in the C# programming? If so, then you have come to the right page. C# programming is among the most used programming languages in the entire world. It is easy to learn. But, if you do not have the concept of every term in the C# programming, it would be difficult for you. Do not worry because we got you. In this article, we will discuss Loops and Arrays used in C# programming. We request you to read this article till the end!

C# Programming Language: A Brief Description

C# (short for "C Sharp") is a type-secure, object-intended coding language. C# allows programmers to create a wide range of safe and robust .NET programs. It is a programming language related to the C series of programming dialects and is closely associated with Java, C++, JavaScript, and C developers. It is a component-intended coding language and language structures that closely enable these notions, making C# programming a simple language for developing and deploying programs. C# has evolved to accommodate new loads and program design methods.

C# Applications

The C# programming language may be utilized to create a wide range of programs and applications like smartphone apps, Microsoft Store, and Business applications in addition to Desktop and Online programs. It can also help you create reports, tasks, and extensions from the SQL Administration system. Some applications that the C# can develop are listed below:

  • Backend operations
  • Cloud-based applications
  • Windows Consumer tools
  • Online games
  • Unique iOS and Android applications
  • Azure cloud applications
  • Compatible technologies like SQL Server, SharePoint, Office, and others
  • Internet Explorer

The above are a few examples of the C# programming language applications. It has benefitted us a lot. In fact, the program where I am typing right now (Microsoft Word) is an excellent application of C# programming.

Loops And Arrays: What Are These?

The most awaited section of the article is here: Loops and Arrays. You might be thinking about these terms and their importance in the C# programming language. In simple words, it is crucial to understand and know about loops and arrays because they are a key to the C# programming language. Some programmers who learn to program online do not have a great understanding of these terms. As a result, they make errors and mistakes in their codes. But, we want you to know everything about C# programming so that you can work efficiently. Please start taking notes now!

Loops In C# Programming Language

You might find yourself in a situation where you have to run a section of code multiple times. Generally, the lines in a program are performed in order: the initial code statement runs first, then the next, etc. Different command structures are available in coding languages, allowing for more sophisticated execution routes. So, loops are one of those command structures.

Loops are utilized to repeat the execution of one or even more expressions until a requirement is met. There are various loops in the C# programming language that is:

  • For Loop
  • While Loop
  • Do-while Loop
  • Nested loops
  • Foreach Loop

Let us discuss the loop types in detail:

C# For Loop

The For Loop processes one or many statements numerous times as far as the looping requirement is fulfilled. The content of the For loop is processed if the iteration state is true. Or else, the command flow switches to the subsequent sentence following the For loop.

Below is a chart that illustrates the execution of the For loop:

The setup is finished first, as shown in the above figure. If some loop values are present, it defines and configures them. After that, the situation is analyzed. The loop core runs if this value is true. However, if it is untrue, execution moves to the subsequent statement following the For loop content. Following the operation of the looping body, the loop values are modified. The state is then double-checked, and the process proceeds.

The syntax of the For Loop is next:

The outcome of the above code is:

C# While Loop

The next type is the While Loop. Loops run single or multiple statements indefinitely as far as the sequencing condition is satisfied. The content of the For loop runs if the iteration value is satisfied. If not, then the command transfers to the subsequent statement. An illustration that proves the stream within the while loop is:

From the above illustration, the criterion is verified initially. The loop content is performed if the applied condition is correct. Control moves to the succeeding declaration if somehow the condition applied is untrue. The most important feature of the while loop is that it would never execute its operation if the stated condition is not true in the first round of evaluation. Just like the For Loop, the command jumps over the iteration and moves to the new sentence.

Below is the format code of the While Loop:

The following is a script that explains the While Loop:

The following is the result:

So, While Loop is of great importance in the C# programming language.

C# Do-while Loop

The next type that we are discussing is the Do-while Loop. Like other loop types in the C# programming, the Do-while Loop runs more than one statement numerous times if the looping requirement is met. It is identical to the preceding While loop, except that the While loop's evaluation state is always at the beginning of the cycle but, the Do-while loop's evaluation state is always at the conclusion. So it runs once invariably. The below chart explains the Do-while Loop execution.

As seen in the picture above, the initial timed loop element executes immediately. It is because the trial requirement is at the end. The situation is examined. If accurate, the loop content runs once more, and if not, then action flows onto the subsequent statement. The following is the code for the Do-while Loop:

The outcome is:

C# Nested loops

The next one on our list is the Nested Loop. It is different as compared to the others. Nested loops are the loops that are stacked inside each other. While loops, Do-while loops, and For loops may all be used to form Nested loops. The following is the format for Nested loops:

The result of the above-mentioned script is:

Foreach Loop

Last but not least is the Foreach Loop. This type is completely different from the ones discussed above. The Foreach loop runs a single or multiple statements for every component in an example of the class Systems.Collection.IEnumerable or Systems.Collection.Generic.IEnumerable<T> interconnection. The following is a script that displays the Foreach Loop:

The result of the above software code is:

We understand that the Loop types are a bit confusing for novice programmers but, you will find these a piece of cake once you become a professional. You must note all the points we discussed above to avoid any errors.

Arrays in C# Programming Language

Now that you know everything about the loops in C#, it is time to move to the next section: Arrays in the C# Programming Language. So, grab your paper and pen to note every detail!

An array is a method of saving data that you may access as far as you remember its location within the arrays. These are zero-indexed. It implies that if you want to return to the placement of a number saved, you begin at zero and work your way till the end. There are many arrays in the C# programming language.

Some of them are listed below:

  • 1D Arrays
  • 2D Arrays
  • Param Arrays

Let us discuss these as follows:

1D Arrays in C#

The first type of array on our list is the One Dimensional or 1-D Arrays. They are composed of a unified row with several pieces as desired. The code below can be used to define these arrays:

Let us explain the terms:

  • data_type: The data kind
  • name_of_array: The title assigned to the particular array.

The following is the script for initializing the array:

The same is the case with the above script.

  • data_type: The data kind
  • name_of_array: The title assigned to the particular array.
  • new: Term that produces an example of the Array.
  • array_size: The length of the Array.

Assigning numbers in an array can be done in a variety of ways. The following are a few of them:

Now that you know the terms used in the array codes, let us have a look at the program defining 1-D arrays below:

The outcome is:

2D Arrays in C#

The next one is the Two-dimensional arrays. 2-D arrays comprise columns as well as rows. Every component is named as arr[i,j], in which j is the sequel of column and I is of row indexes. Arr is the title of the 2-D array.

This syntax is used to define 2-D arrays:

The terms are defined below:

    • data_type: The data kind of array components
    • name_of_array: The title assigned to the particular array
    • new: Term that produces an example of the array.
  • column_size: Total columns
  • row_size: Total rows

Let us have a look at the code script that explains the 2-D arrays in the C#:

The result of the software is mentioned below:

Param Arrays in C#

Param arrays are utilized when the quantity of parameters is not specified in a code. As a result, the client can provide as many parameters as they like. The following is a script that shows Param arrays:

The following is the conclusion:

Moving Arrays To Programs

Now that you know about the types of arrays used in the C# programming language, it is time to dig more. Get Ready!

Arrays may be transferred as constants to operations. Consider the following:

The array (arr) is given to the operator func() in the above case. The following is a script that shows how to send arrays to operations:

The result is as follows:

Array Functions

You have learned how to send arrays to programs in the previous section. So, we have added a section of a few examples of array operational processes:

Interactive Formation of Arrays In C#

The input code script is:

The output is:

Convergence Of Two Arrays Within C#

The Intersect() function in C# can be used to intermingle two arrays. The input code is as follows:

The result is:

Hybrid Arrays Within C#

The third example is the hybrid arrays. In the C# programming, hybrid arrays are a perfect fusion of multiple dimensions and irregular arrays. These are presently deprecated, as the .NET 4.0 upgrade eliminated them. The following is a script that displays mixed arrays:

The result is as follows:

We understand that you might be a little scared when you first look at the codes. But, everything becomes a piece of cake once you take control of it. We also added some examples of array functions. You can get a better understanding of arrays usage in the C# programming.

Arrays And Loops: What Is The Relation?

Loops and Arrays work together. The reason is that the Loops are required to represent or save the data within a particular array. You might construct a term for every value you wish to save, or you might create your script more effectively by using a single variable to hold multiple values. It is why we discussed loops and arrays together in a single article so you know the relation between them.

EndNote

In this article, we have explained Loops and Arrays used in the C# programming language. We discussed the types as well as some examples of them. Most programmers do not bother to look into these two in detail. But, we want our readers to be the best developers out there.

We believe that you have no confusion regarding the topic, and now you can start programming in the C# productively. Just keep the points in your mind, and we are sure you will do great. Best of Luck!

A Project Manager's Guide to Resource Planning

Project managers have the demanding task of effectively managing human and non-human resources for the success of ongoing projects. In resource planning, project managers strategize on how to utilize the resources available to teams for the achievement of project goals and objectives. Members within managed teams are assigned tasks based on their skills and capacity to deliver the required results in each project milestone. The lack of effective resource planning can result in wastage of available resources and eventually lead to failure of the entire project.

What is resource planning?

Resource planning involves the management of available resources in a project with the aim of achieving project efficiency. Successful projects depend on the use of selected tools for the implementation of effective resource planning strategies in the project. For example, project managers can determine whether the project remains within the budget in resource planning at a small or enterprise project management scale. The Sirvez resource planner is one of the valuable tools that project managers can use to strategize and manage the activities associated with resource planning in their projects. Sirvez makes it easy to manage resources according to tasks and subtasks within the project.

Start resource planning with the Sirvez

As project managers use manual processes and tools such as spreadsheets to carry out resource planning tasks, errors will likely emerge from the process. The result is additional time and resource wastage across the different stages of a project. The elimination of errors and an accurate view of your team's capacity to plan resources and schedule tasks are some of the benefits of using resource planning software such as Sirvez.

Figure: Tools used for resource planning within Sirvez

Automated processes using resource planning software enable the project manager to view how human resources are distributed within different areas and stages of a project. For example, a project manager can design a visual project schedule using Gantt charts to show the duration of tasks. Project managers can make adjustments through resource allocation across the project in a timely and accurate way.

Structured Estimating

In the estimation of essential components of a project, project managers use different techniques in the process. The structured estimating technique is one of the useful techniques that help project teams come up with an accurate estimation of resource needs in entire projects. Project teams involved in Agile projects can use the structured estimation technique at the beginning of the project and each sprint marked in the project. Structured estimation as conducted in enterprise project management on aspects such as time and cost at each sprint ensures accuracy at different levels of the project. Hence, project teams can develop accurate figures that are difficult to get using techniques such as back-of-the-envelope calculations.

The business value of ERP

The use of enterprise resource planning offers project managers the support they need to improve efficiency in their projects. Enterprise resource planning allows the integration of different business and project processes to create consistency in infrastructure and business operations. The benefits of using enterprise resource planning include reporting and accessing data from various business processes on a single platform. Some of the additional ways that enterprise resource planning improves business value include:

  • The elimination of redundancies in the allocation of resources to managed teams in the business or ongoing project
  • Improving the level of accuracy in resource planning, and
  • Improving the productivity of human resources as they are distributed according to their skills and capabilities.

Project managers can use enterprise resource planning to achieve their projects' specific resource planning goals and objectives.

Resource planning for teams

Resource planning for teams takes into account the resource needs of all teams involved in tasks and subtasks of a project. At the start of a project, the tasks are allocated according to the human and non-human resources available for the project. Hence, project teams receive an allocation of resources that will enable them to achieve optimal project outcomes. The resource planning process follows specific steps. The steps in the process include:

  1. Planning- to determine the nature of resources needed for the attainment of project goals
  2. Inventory available resources – meetings for all teams can help to eliminate conflict that might arise from shared resources
  3. Forecasting the demand for resources – shared information on each team's resource needs can help estimate future resource needs.
  4. Estimation of gaps – Gaps might arise when the forecasting shows that the potential demand for resources might exceed the availability of such resources
  5. Formulation of an Action Plan – the action plan will help strategize acquiring the needed resources.
  6. Implementation of the resource plan in line with the project goals and objectives
  7. Monitoring and feedback – enables continuous updates to the resource plan

Using a resource planning tool can help keep track of all variable inputs for each sprint and the entire project.

Plan to project

As a roadmap that helps project managers map the tasks and subtasks of a successful project, the project planning phase ensures that all the project steps are highlighted at the start of the project. Activities such as determining project requirements, costing, scheduling and listing deliverables, resource planning, and approval for progress to the next phase are part of the project planning phase and contribute to success. In addition, the project tasks outlined from the start enable the project teams to complete all tasks on time.

Hold a resource management meeting

Deciding on how to allocate resources to your project teams effectively might be a challenge. In this case, using Sirvez's resource planning capabilities, you can skip the risk and uncertainty of using manual processes and tools for resource planning activities. Through Sirvez's automated processes, you can increase the level of efficiency in the resource planning process. Whether you aim to manage resources at the start of the project or each sprint in the project, you can rely on Sirvez's capabilities to achieve your project's goals and objectives.

Syed Zain Nasir

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