Evaluación Técnica del Sustituto del Conductor Helicoidal Aéreo en el Proceso de Transporte de Azúcar

Lenin Jacobo Rosas Ortiz; Miguel Angel Solís Jiménez; Luis Antonio Calderón Palomares; José de Jesús González Reséndiz

doi:10.61117/ipsumtec.v9i1.462

Authors

Lenin Jacobo Rosas Ortiz National Technological Institute of Mexico
Miguel Angel Solís Jiménez National Technological Institute of Mexico
Luis Antonio Calderón Palomares National Technological Institute of Mexico
José de Jesús González Reséndiz National Technological Institute of Mexico

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61117/ipsumtec.v9i1.462

Keywords:

Sugar, helical conveyor, design

Abstract

The sugar industry is characterized by operating in a highly competitive environment, where operational efficiency and the reliability of production processes are determining factors for maintaining product quality and ensuring continuous operations. In this context, improving internal material-handling systems is essential, as these stages directly influence the physical integrity of sugar, processing times, and the associated energy consumption (García & López, [4]). Therefore, companies in the sector must ensure that their facilities and equipment adhere to criteria of modernization, safety, and optimal performance.

This project is carried out in collaboration with a company from the metal-mechanic sector that provides services to the San Nicolás sugar mill, an industry dedicated to the integral processing of sugarcane. Within its operations, equipment such as the aerial screw conveyor is used to transport processed sugar to different points along the production line. Although this type of conveyor is widely used in industrial environments, it requires adequate maintenance conditions and design precision to prevent failures, material loss, or negative impacts on product quality (Rodríguez, [6]).

Upon detecting deficiencies in the performance of the original screw conveyor, its replacement with a new system was proposed, ensuring compliance with the technical specifications required to guarantee continuous, safe, and efficient operation. The replacement process included both the acquisition and installation of the new conveyor, following industrial regulations and quality parameters to ensure compatibility with the demands of the production process (Martínez & Herrera, [22]).

Following installation, mechanical no-load tests were conducted to verify the equipment’s stability, vibration, alignment, and overall performance. The results showed significant operational improvements and greater uniformity in sugar handling, which has a positive impact on the final product’s quality. Additionally, a preventive maintenance plan was developed to extend the service life of the new screw conveyor, minimize the risk of failures, and ensure production continuity under optimal conditions.

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Author Biographies

Lenin Jacobo Rosas Ortiz , National Technological Institute of Mexico

Dr. Lenin Jacobo Rosas Ortiz holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National Polytechnic Institute, a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Puebla University Institute, and two doctorates: one in Educational Research from the Popular Autonomous University of the State of Veracruz and another in Engineering, the latter with special distinction. He has experience in the industrial sector in the areas of numerical control, engineering, and training. Since 2003, he has been a professor and researcher at the Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Huatusco, where he has served as department chair for the Electromechanical Engineering and Business Management Engineering programs. He has received national recognition as an advisor for academic projects and has authored several scientific publications on technological development, systems optimization, and business management.

Miguel Angel Solís Jiménez , National Technological Institute of Mexico

José de Jesús González Reséndiz holds a master’s degree in Tropical Agroecosystems and is a professor of Environmental Engineering at the Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Huatusco. He has been recognized as a PRODEP “Desirable Profile” candidate and is a member of the Academic Corps for the Consolidation of Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development. His work focuses on applied research, innovation, and sustainable processes in the agri-food and environmental sectors; he is also noted for his expertise in academic writing and scientific communication.

Luis Antonio Calderón Palomares , National Technological Institute of Mexico

Miguel Ángel Solís Jiménez is a Ph.D. candidate in Science, Culture, and Technology at the University of Xalapa; he holds a Master’s degree in Quality and Productivity Engineering from ITESM and a degree in Electronics Engineering from IT Orizaba. He serves as a Full-Time Tenured Professor (Titular A) at the Huatusco Higher Technological Institute (ITSH), where he leads the “Production Systems Optimization” academic department and holds the PRODEP Desirable Profile Recognition. A specialist in data science and simulation (L3 Certification in SIMIO), he has a solid track record in teaching, external consulting, and managing industrial optimization and logistics projects focused on regional sustainable development.

José de Jesús González Reséndiz , National Technological Institute of Mexico

Luis Antonio Calderón Palomares holds a Ph.D. in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla. He has over 10 years of professional experience in quality management at companies in the food and beverage, textile, and livestock sectors. He also has over 15 years of professional experience in the education sector working on discrete and continuous simulation projects in collaboration with Tecnm. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering and has interests in areas such as operations research, quality, humanitarian logistics, and resilient logistics.

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