Implementación de un equipo electrónico de supervisión y control para la extracción de miel por medio del centrifugado.

Abstract

In Ecuador, the apiculture sector is in a developmental stage due to insufficient attention and investment in technological advancements related to honey extraction and purification procedures; therefore, the objective of this curricular integration project was the "Implementation of an electronic monitoring and control system for honey extraction through centrifugation." The work began with researching the theoretical foundation of the honey extraction stages, along with the different types of extractors available and their main characteristics. Subsequently, the necessary hardware for an automated honey extractor was constructed. This extractor allows for controlling variables such as speed, extraction time, the number of frames inserted, and an accessory with temperature control for frame uncapping. All these parameters will be configured and displayed through an HMI screen. Validation tests were conducted on sensors, motor speeds, equipment startup times, and correct operation using processing algorithms and statistical methods. In this context, this study successfully extracted honey by centrifugal force thanks to the implementation of electronic monitoring and control equipment, which is easy to handle and intuitive to use.