Desarrollo de un programa para el diseño de sistemas de extracción de gases de procesos industriales, con el fin de obtener una configuración adecuada y su costo final

Abstract

Industrial air pollution in Ecuador presents severe ecological and public health risks despite national regulations and international agreements such as the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement. Local industries, especially in the energy, oil, mining, cement, and metalworking sectors, frequently exceed permissible emissions limits, highlighting the need for computer tools to design polluting gas extraction systems efficiently. This thesis project focuses on developing specific software for the optimal design of industrial gas extraction systems. The goal is to ensure proper configurations and optimized final costs, addressing both sizing and oversizing that currently result in financial penalties and high operating costs. It was possible to do this with a software tool called C#, which facilitated development using programming codes. The implementation of the software was based on the Soler & Palau manual and the ACGIH standard due to its detailed information for the design of extraction systems, which allows for the validation of accurate data. Finally, the development of this software offers a comprehensive technical solution for the design of gas extraction systems, improving industrial efficiency and competitiveness in Ecuador and contributing to the protection of the environment and public health