Propuesta de implementación de una planta procesadora de mermelada de arándanos en Patate – Provincia de Tungurahua.

Abstract

In this project, a blueberry jam processing plant was designed as a proposal for its implementation in the city of Patate, Tungurahua province. The design is based on Muther's six distribution principles, which allow the creation of a space that optimizes the interaction between machinery, raw material and operators. The Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) method was used to generate flowcharts, establish relationships between activities and define the layout of the spaces. By analyzing these data, it has been possible to develop an efficient plant prototype, avoiding superfluous expenses in machinery, minimizing the time and space required, while stimulating greater production. The design complies with the ARCSA-DE-2022-016-AKRG regulation, which seeks to ensure the quality and safety of processed foods. The presence of a processing facility in the Patate region, Tungurahua, will not only foster economic growth in that area, but will also generate new job opportunities and contribute to boosting the economic flow between nearby areas, revitalizing the local economy. The proposed blueberry processing plant will occupy an area of 629 m2 in terms of its structure. This is due to the presence of 13 sections intended to cover the entire process of production, storage and dispatch of jam. These areas have been evaluated through the S.L.P.