Revista Conectividad
Julio-diciembre 2021
pp. 48-66
ISSN:2806-5875
Correo: revista@ister.edu.ec
Volumen 2, Número 2
ABSTRACT
The present work describes the design of a Laboratory of Pneumatic Controls for Electricity
and Electronics careers and the main technical considerations for its implementation in the
future. The design is carried out to be a theoretical basis for the calculation of parameters in
the realization of a laboratory of pneumatic controls for any institution or higher learning
center. The sizing of all the pneumatic and electro-pneumatic components defined in
laboratory practices that cover a complete curriculum of this subject is carried out to be able
to satisfy the scarce number of specialized personnel in this branch in the Ecuadorian
industry. The calculation of its main parameters is carried out and the dimensioning of the
work tables is carried out with their adequate distribution in the space designated for the
laboratory, the dimensioning of the compressor, and the storage tank. Similarly, based on the
calculations of the actuators and pneumatic components, the parameters of the soundproof
chamber for the compressor and its location are established. In addition, the design of the
pipe network to be implemented and the electrical installation for it is carried out. The
laboratory practices were created based on training plans for technical personnel who handle
different industrial brands and consider different structural factors such as place, location, air
consumption, and height of the city of Quito. The proposed electrical and pneumatic design
is carried out based on the ISO 9001 standard, so that it complies with the essential technical
regulations for this type of laboratory, and is both technically and economically of interest
and feasibility in its implementation.
Keywords: Pneumatics laboratory, Electro-pneumatics, Soundless Chamber, Dimensioning
of Facilities, Laboratory.
INTRODUCCIÓN
En la actualidad, el aprovechamiento del aire comprimido en la industria, contribuye al
mejoramiento y optimización de muchos procesos que se requieren a diario para la
transformación de productos y oferta de servicios. Dentro de este contexto, cumplen un papel
fundamental los principios o leyes físicas que se aplican a diario, así como en las diferentes
técnicas de producción a nivel industrial tales como sistemas electrónicos, mecánicos,
eléctricos, neumáticos e hidráulicos según las necesidades y requerimientos específicos de la
industria con el fin de poder obtener mejores resultados en cuanto a la competitividad
industrial, apuntando a un mayor control de sus procesos mediante la automatización
industrial (INTEC, 2017).
Las aplicaciones de esta tecnología son muy amplias; se utiliza en la industria química, textil,
el transporte o la carpintería metálica, y el aprovechamiento del aire comprimido es visible
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