Prova de conceito para modelo de sensoriamento sonar para caracterização dimensional e avaliação de massa

Abstract

This work presents a proof of concept for the development of a volume measurement system using ultrasonic sensors, applied to the industrial sector. The study was motivated by a real need observed at NEXA (2024), where the raw materials used in the production process are stored in a warehouse divided into bays, and the volume estimation is carried out empirically and manually. Such an approach compromises data accuracy, impacts operational efficiency, and increases the risk of waste. The proposed system uses ultrasonic sensors to measure the volume of the stored material and, based on parameters such as density and moisture, calculates the mass of the raw material more accurately. The results demonstrate that the use of ultrasonic sensors offers advantages such as high sensitivity, low cost, and robustness in adverse industrial environments, although technical challenges, such as environmental interference, must be taken into account. It is concluded that the implementation of automated systems for monitoring volume and mass has the potential to modernize industrial inventory management, contributing to greater efficiency and sustainability in production processes.