Construcción e implementación de un módulo didáctico para el proceso de llenado de envases para la Escuela de Ingeniería Industrial.

Abstract

Construction and implementation of a didactic module of container filling were carried out at Industrial Engineering school – ESPOCH in order to develop skills, technical abilities and higher knowledge of automation of industrial processes in students. Mechanical elements, tires, and adequate electrics were determined by the means of an electro pneumatic for container filling process. The module has capacitive sensors, off valves, transmission system, pneumatic cylinders, conveyor belt (NORM UNE 18025), and PLC S7-200. The study of statics charges allowed knowing the weight value to be help up by the structure. Software STEP 7 Micro/Win worked to program the PLC process correctly. Conveyor belt velocity is 10 cm/s, this may be modified through transmission system timing-change wheel according to needs which is slipped by a redactor engine that turns 90 revolutions per minute; container filling was performed by the means of a pump flow of 28 L/min, so the module is suitable to be applied in the industry in order to better process. Before operating the equipment it is recommended read the operation and maintenance manual to make it work correctly and increase lifespan considering induction previously by the person in charge.