Implementación del sistema de distribución principal de aire comprimido en el laboratorio de tecnología industrial de la ESFOT - EPN.

Abstract

In this project, the main distribution piping of the compressed air system was sized and implemented for the new compressor to deliver adequate pressure and flow for the ESFOT-EPN Industrial Technology Laboratory practices. The internal diameter of the piping was calculated using the Atlas Copco® compressed air network sizing method. Then, the single-line diagram of the planned network was drawn in AutoCAD according to the distribution of the workstations within the LTI. The design conditions of the pressure and flow of the system was obtained with the compressor’s data sheet. The diameters of the distribution and service pipes were recalculated by adding the equivalent length of the fittings. This pipe was selected from the Plastigama Threadable PVC catalog. Likewise, the 5° inclination that the piping must have to extract the condensate through the installed drains was also considered. Subsequently, 3D modeling was performed in SolidWorks® in which the elements that make up the compressed air system are presented in detail. Guided by the calculations, the compressed air system was implemented with the acquired materials such as pipes, valves, and other accessories. Also, the compressor was fixed inside the machine room, and its electrical connection was made following the NEC recommendations. Finally, tests (pressure drop, flow, leakage and voltage drop) were performed to verify the correct operation of the system.