Análise de viabilidade econômica da implementação de sensores de nível nos tanques de mistura de uma empresa de produtos de limpeza

Abstract

In the current scenario, the cleaning and sanitizing products sector is experiencing significant growth, with a notable 9.7% increase in production in Brazil, according to data from ABIPLA (Brazilian Association of Hygiene, Cleaning, and Sanitizing Product Industries) for the year 2023. However, micro-enterprises in this sector face operational challenges due to their reliance on manual processes, underscoring the urgent need to assess and implement enhancements through control and procedure automation. In this context, this study proposes an economic feasibility analysis for the implementation of level sensors to monitor mixing tanks and the bottling process. The proposal focuses on installing radar-type level sensors in four industry mixing tanks, supplemented by control valves operated through a human-machine interface. The primary goal is to manage water levels in the tanks and product packaging, enhancing quality by ensuring precision in water quantities used in the tanks and bottling process, thereby mitigating potential underfilling and overfilling issues. The assessment of economic solutions from implementing these level sensors has revealed a potential cost-saving for the company, estimated at around R$ 17,000, considering the products' selling value. With an approximate installation cost of R$ 136,459.20 for the project, it is anticipated that the company's return on investment will be less than eight months. This approach aims to optimize production processes, improve product quality, and drive operational efficiency through level sensing technology.