Dimensionamento de uma rede de distribuição de ar comprimido para a alimentação das máquinas na oficina da Belutécnica, S.a.

Abstract

Compressed air is a form of energy widely used in the industrial sector, used in various processes and equipment. It is the result of air atmospheric compression, complemented by treatment processes in order to offer the best performance for the equipment. The general objective of this study is to dimension a compressed air distribution snood, which meets the pressure and flow demand required in the new workshop of Belutécnica, S.A. In order to carry out the work, it was necessary to do a theoretical basis and later the collection of information in the company, such as: selection of equipment that uses compressed air, dimensions of the production unit and choice of singularities. An analysis of manufacturers' catalogs helped to obtain technical specifications for pneumatic equipment. Through the information, the scheme of the compressed air distribution snood was presented, calculations of the diameters of the distribution and supply lines, the volume of the air reservoir. Through the sizing of the compressed air network, it was verified that the system meets the needs of the equipment, provides a good performance and offers a longer useful life to the pneumatic equipment.