Smart Radiator Cleaning System with Adaptive XY-Axis Mechanism

Abstract

The use of cleaning machines in industries not only enhances cleanliness but also contributes to overall productivity, safety, and cost-effectiveness. By automating and optimizing cleaning processes, these machines reduce manual labour, minimize downtime, and ensure consistent, high-quality results. This leads to improved equipment longevity, a safer work environment, and compliance with environmental and safety standards. Radiators play a crucial role in efficient engine cooling, but the accumulation of dust, oil, and other contaminants reduces their effectiveness, leading to overheating, increased maintenance costs, and a shorter locomotive lifespan. Traditional cleaning methods are time-consuming, labour-intensive, and inconsistent. To address these challenges, we propose an Automatic Radiator Cleaning System that utilizes an XY-axis channel design with a balls crew mechanism, driven by servo motors, to ensure precise and adaptable cleaning for different locomotive radiator configurations.