Parametrización del proceso de extrusión en la fabricación petfood y acuícola a través de diseños experimentales para el mejoramiento de la productividad en la Empresa EXIBAL planta Chambo

Abstract

The aim of this project was to parameterize the extraction process in the manufacture of petfood and aquaculture through experimental designs to improve productivity in the company EXIBAL Chambo. For this purpose, the critical factors that affect production in the extrusion process to obtain petfood were initially determined. With the data obtained, the experimental model was designed based on the analysis and standardization of control parameters in the extruder machine. Then, the execution of the factorial model was carried out with several experimental stages. On the one hand, the results were compared using Minitab software to define the optimal parameterization conditions for both equipment and process operation. On the other hand, the results obtained determine a product reduction of 270 kg Chucho and 350 kg TL 32% for each extruded lot generating a reduction of 87% and 84.21% in expenses. Finally, two factor designs 24 and 23 were required for both products with 2 high and low interactions in factors such as water and conditioner temperature, mixture loading speed and percentage of blade speed, to improve production, as well as the moisture percentage of the extruded product, dryer belt speed and dryer temperature. It was concluded that the critical factors affecting production in the production process are petfood and aquaculture called “TL 32%”, and the factors that affect the drying of the product were analyzed, such as: moisture content of the extruded product, dryer belt speed and dryer temperature. It is recommended to study the uncontrolled factors of the experimental design that can significantly affect the obtaining of the balanced to improve the productivity n the extruded.