Implementação de inspeção sensitiva instrumentalizada em grupo de bombas centrífugas de uma indústria alimentícia

Abstract

In the industrial environment, failures in mechanical equipment have negative implications that go beyond the failure itself, potentially resulting in workplace accidents, production stoppages, product loss, low production efficiency, and rework. In this context, for developing companies to remain competitive in the market, even with limited resources for predictive maintenance, it is essential for industries to seek alternatives in maintenance engineering. Thus, maintenance techniques can be applied to reduce the impact of mechanical failures and avoid undesirable consequences for production, maintenance, and workplace safety. Therefore, this article aimed to assess the effectiveness of applying the instrumented sensory maintenance method to a group of centrifugal pumps in the production process of a food industry, based on simple and sensory inspection routines. To achieve this objective, an exploratory research methodology was used, conducting an experimental study through daily verifications of qualitative and quantitative parameters of the equipment analyzed in the study. Data were collected through sensory tests using touch, hearing, and sight to identify vibration, noise, and leaks, respectively, as well as thermography to measure the temperature parameter. Finally, it was concluded that the application of the instrumented sensory maintenance method is effective, being feasible for reducing the number of failures and improving maintenance indicators, thus generating reliability and availability for the production process.