Rediseño de una máquina de pruebas hidrostáticas para motores de combustión a gasolina y diésel

Abstract

Within the framework of the current project, which involves the restructuring of a machine designed to perform hydrostatic tests on blocks and heads of internal combustion engines, both gasoline and diésel, the objective is to optimize the efficiency of the device and the safety of the operator. This is because, prior to its redesign, this equipment operates entirely manually, along with the activation of its elements. Through field analysis, the choice has been made to use solenoid valves and a gear motor connected to a V-belt pulley to rotate the engine elements subjected to this test. Additionally, electric resistors and a pyrometer are utilized for temperature control of the water and air entering these elements. The machine's redesign is aimed at not significantly altering its structure, thereby reducing the investment costs of the venture where this project is undertaken. This project is carried out at the Tamecsa venture, located in the city of Quito, where its purpose is to modernize this process and enable the venture to offer more services to its clients.