Análisis energético y exergético del sistema de vapor del ingenio azucarero del norte.

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to perform an Energetic and Exergetic Analysis of the Steam System of the Ingenio Azucarero del Norte Sugar Mill. The optimization of energy resources in a sugar mill is of great importance to increase productivity and reduce production and energy costs, therefore an energy analysis has been carried out through the theoretical bases of the first and second law of thermodynamics. The steam system is comprised of a boiler that produces steam distributed directly to a turbogenerator, the flow with less energy coming from this is distributed to the factory and is used in the production of sugar. Through the information collected, energy saving opportunities are proposed for the company, in addition to a techno-economic analysis of each one of them to verify their profitability. Ingenio Azucarero del Norte is a pioneer in the sugar industry in the north of the country, with a steam system used for energy production. This project is a compilation of information with favorable results for the company. In addition, the most important processes in the production of sulfated sugar are presented, with emphasis on the machines that make use of the steam produced in the boiler. A reconnaissance and information survey of the company's boiler is carried out in order to study it. The methodology used in the project is based on the guidelines of the ISO50002 standard. At this point, the energy and exergy analysis of the steam system baseline is performed. Subsequently, energy saving opportunities are proposed with their respective technoeconomic analysis. Finally, conclusions and recommendations are presented.