Diseño y construcción y puesta en marcha de una centrifuga para el proceso de extracción de la leche de coco

Abstract

This thesis addresses the design and manufacture of a specialized centrifuge for the extraction of coconut milk, with the aim of improving the efficiency and production capacity of the Ecuadorian company Asafemp. Currently, the company uses manual machinery to extract coconut milk, which limits its production capacity and the quality of the final product. With the implementation of the designed centrifuge, the aim is to increase the amount of product extracted in less time, maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. The study is structured around the analysis of current extraction processes, the review of specialized literature on centrifugal extraction technologies, the conceptual and detailed design of the machine, the selection of materials and components, the manufacturing and commissioning of the prototype, and the evaluation of its performance in comparison with traditional extraction methods. It is expected that the results obtained will contribute to enhancing Asafemp productive capacity, improving the quality of its product and strengthening its position in the coconut milk market, while contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the area of coconut extraction technology. coconut milk.