Diseño de estructura para gasificador tipo downdraft de la Facultad de Mecánica

Abstract

The main objective of this curricular integration work was to carry out the design of a structure for the Downdraft type gasifier at Mechanics Faculty. The taking of measurements of the place were made in which it is going to be built. In addition efforts and critical loads were calculated within the designed structure. We proceeded to design from the foundations of the structure to later place the main columns and beams. Next, the floor pattern was designed for the placement of the non-slip plate. Within the design of the upper floor, a handrail was included for greater personnel safety, taking into account the NTE-INEN 2244 standard. Electro-welded mesh was placed around the structure in order to protect the elements of the gasifier. The upper and lower access stairs were also designed with technical parameters based on the NTE-INEN 2249 standard. The entrance doors were designed based on the NTE-INEN 2309 standard. Finally, the roof and foundation of the ladders. ASTM A36 structural steel was used for the design. To guarantee the safety of the designed structure, structural calculations of efforts and loads supported by the materials used were made. The academic Solidworks program was used to carry out the design. From the calculations made, a resistant modulus of 20.83𝑐𝑚3 was obtained, which is less than the resistant modulus given by the manufacturer. It is concluded that the designed structure is safe in addition to fulfilling the purpose for which it was created. It is essential to comply with the provisions of the design at the time of construction to avoid setbacks with the structure.