Optimización del Proceso de Atomización en la Producción de Azulejos

Abstract

The present work consists of the optimization of the atomization process in the tile plant of C.A. Ecuatoriana de Cerámica, located in the city of Riobamba, with the purpose of increasing the production of atomized paste in the Dorts atomizer, for the manufacture of tiles. We proceeded in a systematic way through a description and explanation of the atomizer, by means of deduction, the variables and initial operating conditions of the atomizer were identified and then monitored. Likewise, the physical-chemical properties of the barbotine to be used in the atomizer were analyzed to ensure that the atomization is optimal. The materials used are: laboratory equipment such as: analytical balance, pycnometer, pressure gauges, K-type thermocouples located inside the atomizer, by means of established techniques, and based on NTE/INEN 1160, 652, 160, 564, 698, and taking into account the quality variables such as: density, viscosity, residues, solids in suspension, and after making the engineering calculations, it was possible to modify the variables and initial conditions, so adjustments were made to the slurry pump, increasing the stroke of the pistons, raising the pressure from 9 to 18 Bar, thus increasing the slurry flow and slightly increasing the temperature, achieving optimum drying of the slurry inside the atomizer. The result obtained in the atomizer after the optimization is that by feeding the slip with a flow of 3426,45Kg/h, the production increased to 2220Kg/h. Therefore, it is concluded that it is possible to optimize the atomization process in the production of tiles. Therefore, it is recommended that Ecuatoriana de Cerámica continue to make adjustments to the equipment to increase production.