Energy Audit and Technological Improvements Proposed in a Brick Ceramic Dryer

Abstract

This research project analyze a situation of vital importance to the making brick industry in Barranquilla since Colombia is in a changing process due to globalization and freetrade agreement (FTA), and using the research lines suggested by the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of Atlántico University; "Efficient and rational use of energy" which deals with everything is related to the rational use of energy and the automation of industrial processes. Therefore, this project "Energy evaluation and technological improvements in the drying process of the making-brick company Barranquilla LTDA" is conducted to determine and check how the power consumption works in the drying process since losses in the production were observed for a while. In this way, this paper develops strategies in order to benefit the appropriate use of energy resources. Helpful changes are proposed as they may be favorable for the company in a medium or long term show. These changes will show a meaningful progress in cost reduction which will entail to improvements in production, energy evaluation and the expansion of technical and economic perspectives.