Desarrollo de un modelo matemático de una trampa de vapor y análisis de su respuesta vibracional en diferentes condiciones de operación : desarrollo experimental y análisis vibracional de la trampa de vapor.

Abstract

This work focuses on developing a mathematical model for a steam trap and analyzing its vibrational response. This study begins with a literature review on the types of steam traps and their operation, as well as their failure modes and operational issues. Once this information is obtained, a measurement campaign is conducted at the Pilot Plant of the Department of Food Science and Biotechnology (DECAB) of the Escuela Politécnica Nacional and in a food industry. Various types of steam traps are inspected using vibration analysis equipment. Following this step, a CAD model of a steam trap is created to perform a modal analysis simulation to find the natural frequency of the system to filter the experimental measurement results. The final step is to compare these results with those obtained through ultrasonic inspection.