Bibliographic citations
Dominguez, M., Cáceres, D. (2024). Desarrollo de un sistema mecatrónico de 5kg de capacidad de secado de microalgas Nostoc mediante el uso de un colector solar parabólico [Trabajo de suficiencia profesional, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC)]. http://hdl.handle.net/10757/674236
Dominguez, M., Cáceres, D. Desarrollo de un sistema mecatrónico de 5kg de capacidad de secado de microalgas Nostoc mediante el uso de un colector solar parabólico [Trabajo de suficiencia profesional]. PE: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC); 2024. http://hdl.handle.net/10757/674236
@misc{renati/418729,
title = "Desarrollo de un sistema mecatrónico de 5kg de capacidad de secado de microalgas Nostoc mediante el uso de un colector solar parabólico",
author = "Cáceres Cánova, Diego Enrique",
publisher = "Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC)",
year = "2024"
}
The present research work is referred to the design of an automated mechatronic system for the dehydration of Nostoc sphaericum (Cushuro) microalgae. The proposed system can maintain the parameters of humidity, temperature and speed under control. This is because effective and efficient drying is achieved by maintaining the high nutritional value of the product at the end of the process, i.e., the importance of the process lies in reaching the desired moisture through precise drying control without drastically reducing its high protein concentration (60%-80%). In addition, a processing capacity of 5 kilograms of wet microalgae was considered to build the dehydrator. The drying system works mainly with solar energy, transferring heat through ambient air to the drying chamber at a constant speed, using a parabolic solar collector. The process is controlled by a PLC S7-1200 (Programmable Logic Controller) to maintain a constant indoor air temperature (60 degrees Celsius) during the drying process. The results of the drying process are displayed on an HMI (Human Machine Interface) panel located on the control board cover. In chapter 1 presents an analysis of the problem, indicating the objectives to be achieved. Chapter 2 explains the basic concepts relevant to this project, as well as a summary of the state of the art. Chapter 3 details the development of the project from design, validation and interpretation. Finally, Chapter 4 presents the conclusions and recommendations.
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