Desarrollo de guías de laboratorio para la planta térmica de la Universidad Santo Tomás seccional Villavicencio en los espacios de termodinámica, mecánica de fluidos, transferencia de calor, transformación de energía y sistema de transporte de fluidos.

Abstract

The current project focuses on the development of 15 laboratory guides for the equipment used in hydraulics and energy conversion laboratories, located at the Universidad Santo Tomás de Aquino Villavicencio. These guides are designed specifically for thermofluid courses. Of all the equipment, the most outstanding is the thermal plant located in the second laboratory mentioned. For this particular equipment, a detailed on-off manual was developed with the aim of optimizing its use with a focus on confidence and safety. In order to validate the proposed guidelines with the students, two evaluation methods are used. One is through Gowin’s type V report, while the other consists of an evaluation form in Microsoft Forms. These methods are intended to identify whether students understand the procedures implemented in laboratories. However, it was noted that students face difficulties with the format used and in the analysis of identified behaviors. Ultimately, the results obtained throughout the project are detailed. They are expected to contribute significantly to strengthening the use of instruments present in laboratories. In addition, it seeks to enrich the academic process of students in the faculty of mechanical engineering. This initiative aims to improve the understanding of concepts and procedures related to thermofluids, as well as to promote greater confidence and safety in the handling of laboratory equipment.