Dimensional Control Engineering for the Sugar and Energy Sector
Alignment of mills, diffusers, turbines, boilers, and peripheral equipment. Eliminate unscheduled downtime during the harvest season and maximize juice extraction.
THE CHALLENGE OF OPERATIONS DURING THE HARVEST SEASON
The sugar-energy sector operates within a tight window: during the harvest season, mills run 24/7 at maximum capacity.
Any mechanical failure during this period results in large-scale losses:
- Loss of extraction: Misalignment in milling units and diffusers reduces juice yield.
- Serious breakdowns: Vibrations in turbines and gearboxes cause cracks in shafts and gear wear.
- Steam bottlenecks: Assembly defects in boilers and piping limit cogeneration and syrup cooking.
Critical Solutions and Applications
Receipt, Preparation, and Extraction
Rolling Mill Stands Geometric inspection of the parallelism and levelness of rolls (top, flange, inlet, and outlet), mill stand boilers, and headframes.
Diffusers
Dimensional inspection of the bed, drag chains, drive shafts, and dewatering rollers to ensure uniform bagasse feed.
Chippers and Defibers
Alignment of the rotating assembly and knives to eliminate vibrations in bearings and structures
Power Generation and Process
Steam Turbines and Gearboxes
Shaft alignment between turbines, gearboxes, and mills for maximum torque transfer.
Digital Twins (As-Built)
3D scanning of boilers and steam/brine/ethanol piping for interference-free expansions.
Evaporators, Cookers, and Centrifuges
Dimensional inspection of housings, vertical shafts, and foundation alignment.
RELIABILITY AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
Ensure maximum efficiency in sugar extraction (RTC) and energy cogeneration. Your plant eliminates corrective shutdowns in the middle of the harvest, extends the service life of transmission components, and ensures a return on investment.
WHAT SETS US APART: A FAST AND COMPREHENSIVE INTER-CROP SEASON
Preparations for the upcoming harvest cannot be delayed. Tecnimex acts quickly to provide fast and accurate mechanical diagnostics.
Real-Time Adjustments
Using 3D optical technologies, we make real-time adjustments in collaboration with the maintenance team, specifying the exact alignment of bases and correcting axes without resorting to "trial and error."
