As a lecturer in Industrial Petrochemical Instrumentation with a master’s in Electrical Engineering, I am running an experimental study on advanced automation systems for process plants. The work centres on integrating PLC-driven control with Arduino-based peripheral modules, pneumatic-hydraulic actuators, a SCADA front end, and a rich sensor suite to capture real-time data. The goal is to build and test a small-scale, yet industry-realistic, automation rig that demonstrates robust closed-loop control and fault handling—material I can later translate into classroom demonstrations and journal publications. Deliverables 1. Complete system architecture and wiring diagrams covering PLC, Arduino, sensors, and actuator banks. 2. Ladder Logic or Structured Text code, fully commented, implementing sequencing, PID, and safety interlocks. 3. SCADA screens with live trending, alarm handling, and historical logging. 4. Calibration notes plus data-capture scripts (Python or MATLAB) for at-least eight process variables. 5. Experimental report detailing setup, methodology, results, and discussion, formatted for conference submission. Acceptance criteria • Rig operates continuously for 48 h without unhandled faults. • Control loops hold set-points within ±2 %. • Documentation enables replication by senior students unaided. Familiarity with Siemens or Allen-Bradley PLCs, Modbus/TCP, OPC UA, and common sensor interfaces will make collaboration smoother, but alternative platforms are acceptable if they meet the criteria. Please include a brief note on past automation or educational rigs you have built so I can gauge fit quickly.