Diseño de un sistema de transporte para un fluido Herschel-Bulkley (mayonesa)

Abstract

The present study was developed with the objective of designing a conveying system for a Herschel-Bulkley fluid (mayonnaise), for which the principles, equations and mathematical models established in fluid mechanics were applied. For this, we began with the search for information on the components, properties of the fluids, machines and accessories necessary for the design of the conveying system. Corrosion resistant materials were used for the design, due to the physical-chemical properties of the fluids involved. The design of a transport system for a non-Newtonian fluid was obtained with the following characteristics: dimensions of 7.5 m long by 23 m wide, 5 Netzsch pumps with a maximum nominal flow of 3.1 cubic meters per second, AISI 304 stainless steel piping, distributed in 5 pipe lines of 1-inch nominal diameter; in addition, each pipe line contemplated its respective accessories and flowmeters. The study allowed calculating the theoretical power of the pumps in each pipe line under system conditions. Finally, the cost of implementing the system was evaluated, obtaining a value of 60,072.94 US dollars, this value was obtained by means of a quotation to several distribution companies in the country.