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Simulação do uso de bombas com velocidade variável em processos de saneamento
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2025-02-07) TRINDADE, Rafael Pinheiro; SENA, Manoel José dos Santos; http://lattes.cnpq.br/2349287816857909
The pursuit of energy efficiency and sustainability in sanitation systems motivated this study, which investigated the use of variable-speed centrifugal pumps (VSCPs) in water supply, sewage systems, and urban drainage processes. The main objective was to develop a computational tool to simulate the behavior of these pumps under different operational conditions, comparing their performance with constant-speed pumps (CSPs). The methodology included mathematical modeling based on hydrodynamic similarity laws and the implementation of a C++ algorithm, validated through comparison with reference data. Twenty one scenarios were analyzed, varying the initial flow rate (Qₘ) from 200 to 800 m³/h and the flow variation amplitude (Aq) from 20 to 60 m³/h, over 24-hour periods. Results demonstrated that VSCPs are significantly more efficient at low flow rates (Qₘ ≤ 400 m³/h), achieving energy savings between 19% and 43%. However, at higher flow rates (Qₘ ≥ 500 m³/h), variable-speed operation became less advantageous, resulting in increased energy consumption (up to 154% in extreme cases). The reduction in power consumption at low-speed regimes, combined with the flexibility to adjust flow rates without throttling losses, justifies the adoption of VSCPs in systems with fluctuating demands. It was concluded that variable-speed technology is feasible for energy optimization in specific contexts, particularly in sanitation applications with moderate demand variations. The developed tool enables the analysis of real-world scenarios, supporting technical decision-making and education in sanitary and environmental engineering.