Diseño de un banco de pruebas de alternadores entre 12V a 24V para una empresa portuaria

Abstract

CONDITION FOR PUBLICATION OF PROJECT. Given the need of a port company to perform preventive maintenance on alternators, a test bench was designed to allow data collection and equipment condition assessment. This process also included the structural design and modeling, the preparation of construction drawings, material selection, and the drafting of an operation manual. All these components were developed with the purpose of providing the company with tools that facilitate its work and meet its technical requirements and operational needs. To this end, information was gathered from the employer through interviews and feedback, while technical standards such as INEN, NEMA, IEEE, and ASTM were consulted to establish restrictions, standardized measurements, and material selection criteria. As a result, a low-maintenance design was achieved, capable of being adapted to the employer’s needs, and accompanied by construction plans and a user guide. Based on the results, it was concluded that the equipment can support alternators with voltages up to 24 V and 90 A, using materials largely available in Ecuador. The test bench design considered the weight of the alternators, prioritizing safety and maintenance according to client requirements, which increased costs by ensuring reliability. Modeled in Inventor, the design met resistance conditions without exceeding the elasticity limit of the selected material. Additionally, the operation manual described functions, procedures, and future recommendations. Keywords: Alternators, Electric power, Preventive maintenance, Diagnostics.