Repotenciación del sistema de control automático del secador por atomización del laboratorio de procesos industriales

Abstract

The Curricular Integration Work was carried out with the objective of upgrading the automatic control system of the spray dryer. For this purpose, a bibliographic review of the equipment and control systems and a diagnosis of the equipment were carried out, which allowed verifying its problems and the process variables. The repowering was carried out through a detailed analysis of the equipment where the critical variables of the process were verified by performing tests and measurements to obtain accurate data on the operation of the dryer and any limitations in the existing automatic control system. The control system was mathematically modeled to understand its operation, improving its performance and responsiveness, involving the use of simulation techniques and data analysis to explore different scenarios and evaluate the impact of specific changes. These changes included incorporating new technologies, upgrading software and hardware, and improving control and monitoring processes since it is important to validate its performance through statistical procedures and other data analysis techniques. The upgrading of the spray dryer's automatic control system improved the quality of the product obtained by reducing production times, which translates into greater profitability. It was recommended to carry out a periodic follow-up of the control system since it maintained its efficiency and functionality, as well as the use of laboratories in optimal conditions so that the students have a better theoretical-practical understanding and are able to carry out all the laboratory practices related to this topic.