Propuestas de eficiencia energética para la empresa láctea "El Ranchito" CIA. LTDA. : diagnóstico y propuestas de eficiencia energética para las cargas eléctricas asociadas al sistema de fuerza de la empresa.

Abstract

In this curricular integration project, the energy efficiency diagnosis for The Ranchito industry is presented. The objective of this study was to analyze, propose and prioritize a set of energy efficiency actions for electrical loads associated with the company's power system. As part of this study an in-site survey information was developed associated with load data, inventory and technical information of equipment and installations, electrical drawing designs and single-line diagrams. The energy diagnosis determined the need to study the electrical re-design in different areas inside the industrial plant, which were being affected by problems of conductors overheating, panel boards overloading, phase imbalances, among other aspects. The electrical re-design included the feeders sizing and branch circuits, protections adjustment, panel boards sizing and relocation, as well as phase balance. The entire design was developed in compliance with current electrical regulations; thus, ensuring the appropriate electrical installations’ functioning and the workers’ integrity. In addition, some energy efficiency proposals were identified which were financially evaluated to determine the viability of their implementation.