Mantenimiento correctivo y puesta en operación de un caldero de 2 BHP de la Facultad de Ciencias de la ESPOCH

Abstract

In the present work of curricular integration, the commissioning of a 2 BHP boiler the Science Faculty was carried out, determining the technical state and operation of the equipment before the repair, an analysis of the failures in each component was carried out, which led to the improvement of steam generation. A maintenance plan was developed based on the RCM to monitor the asset. This methodology is used to improve the reliability and performance of industrial equipment, together with the recommendations and standardizations of the SAE JA1011 standard, to optimize maintenance management and increase operational efficiency. The critical components were determined, including the production of steam at a specific pressure and temperature, preventing failures that could cause unplanned stops through a criticality matrix, and the maintenance tasks that had to be carried out to prevent identified failures. These tasks included periodic inspections, replacement of worn components, and adjustments of operating parameters. The repair process included functional tests and working pressure tests, defined within the ASME B31.3 code for pressure pipes that meet the specifications for non-destructive testing to guarantee the required function and ensure compliance with safety and performance standards. The results can be seen in the physical state of each element that makes up the cauldron since 99% is generated as steam. The maintenance plan has allowed us to obtain a more exact analysis of the equipment's behavior. It is recommended that the proposed maintenance tasks be carried out to maintain the required function of the boiler systems and subsystems and read the operation manual before and during each practice.