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Análise da convecção natural no escoamento laminar em cavidades parcialmente preenchidas com meios porosos utilizando transformadas integrais
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2016-04-15) QUARESMA, Sil Franciley dos Santos; MACÊDO, Emanuel Negrão; http://lattes.cnpq.br/8718370108324505; QUARESMA, João Nazareno Nonato; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7826389991864785
A numerical study is performed to analyze the natural convection in a vertical rectangular enclosure that is partially filled with a porous medium, by the Generalized Integral Transform Technique (GITT). The first studies concerning flow transient in a channel partially filled with porous medium without the effect of natural convection in order to understand the technical solution or problems with interfaces. Two different formulations were studied: the two-domain approach and the single-domain approach. Subsequently a numerical study is performed to analyze the steady-state thermal natural convection fluid flow and heat transfer in a vertical rectangular enclosure that is partially filled with a porous medium. The flow is modeled using the Brinkman- Forchheimer extended Darcy and energy conservation equation was used to predict the heat transfer. The mathematical description of the problem is based on a one-domain formulation of the conservation equations. Finally it carried out the study of double diffusive natural convection, also nominated thermosolutal natural convection in partially porous enclosures. The validity of the so-called one-domain approach used in this case compared to existing results in the literature. A particular class of problems dealing with thermal and double diffusive natural convection mechanisms in partially porous enclosures is presented, and it is shown that this configuration exhibits specific features in terms of the heat and mass transfer characteristics.
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Análise da velocidade crítica de escoamento e estudo reológico de polpas de caulim da bacia do rio capim em dutos circulares
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2009) RUFINO, Romulo Lima; CRUZ, Daniel Onofre de Almeida; http://lattes.cnpq.br/0536286226914691
The mineral industry represents a great economy state stimulator, and we can have as that industry highlights the kaolin beneficiation sector. The problem solutions related to that activity is a great opportunity to interact university and industry, besides that it’s a very fertile area to scientific development. A important point to be studied is the kaolin slurry flow inside pipelines and related equipments; problems as incrustation and pipeline pressure drop calculations weren’t still definitely resolved by the industry. In this context the present work consists in develop a methodology to calculate the flow parameters principally the necessary minimum velocity for the suspended particles do not deposit into the pipe. So the main purpose of this dissertation is to analyze, through the methodology implementation, the deposition velocity calculation during the slurry kaolin flow with different mass fraction (% in solid weight) into circular pipelines; from rheological studies done with samples taken from the beneficiation process; there by providing knowledge to the technicians and engineers that desire to design a slurry kaolin pump system; minimizing their problems with sub or super dimensioning, causing material deposition what represents production and environment hazardous whereas it will be necessary to open the pipeline to remove the material deposited due to the low flow velocity.
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Análise experimental e numérica da fluidização para aplicações industriais
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2012-03) LOURENÇO, Reimar de Oliveira; MESQUITA, André Luiz Amarante; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1331279630816662; MACÊDO, Emanuel Negrão; http://lattes.cnpq.br/8718370108324505
The gas-particle fluidized beds have great importance in the processing industry, due to have a good effect of mixing between the phases, and high rates of heat and mass transfer, requiring it to lower power consumption. Some typical examples of industrial applications of this equipment can be found in processes involving catalytic reactions, catalyst regeneration, or the combustion and coal of gasification. The understanding of the fluid dynamic behavior of this equipment is of fundamental importance for the fluidized bed can be adapted to new conditions. The literature reports several studies of fluidized bed, reporting varied contributions already incorporated the knowledge of the operation. The CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) tool has proved a good alternative for understanding the operation of this equipment. The use of multiphase granular Eulerian model together with the conservation equations of mass, energy and momentum for each of the phases present, has shown success when applied to fluidized beds. Overall, this work is to study the behavior of the fluid dynamic flow of glass beads and alumina in conventional fluidized bed type gas-solid, varying models Gidaspow, Syamlal-O’Brien and Wen-Yu, as well as Turbulence Models K-ε and RSM. More specifically, the work seeks to study the behavior of the fluid-dynamic equipment, by monitoring the most important fluid-dynamic parameters, among which we highlight the minimum fluidization velocity of the same, the pressure drop at minimum fluidization equipment, its porosity and expansion of the bed particles, also at minimum fluidization. Experimental tests were compared with numerical simulations using CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) tool, in which good agreement of the simulated results compared to experimental results.
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Análise experimental sobre velocidade de captura em sistemas de transporte pneumático
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2006) GOMES, Luiz Moreira; MESQUITA, André Luiz Amarante; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1331279630816662
The transport velocity is one of the most important parameters in the pneumatic transport of solids. The success of the particulates materials conveying depends on the prediction or the determination of the minimum velocity of transport. The velocity above of that necessary to the steady transport of solid particles leads to a great energy consumption due to an increased pressure drop of the system, solids degradation and abrasion of solids and of the tube. On the other hand, a velocity below of this boundary-value certainly will result on the deposition of solid particles for bottom of the tube and its consequently blockage. In this work, a technique to measure the minimum pickup velocity of solid particles in horizontal pneumatic conveying has been developed. It is based on visual observation of the particles behavior when occurring the capture, on measures of the velocity of operation of the gas and the mass of captured particles. The qualitative analysis of some parameters is made still that influence in the pickup velocity of particles, allowing a bigger understanding of the involved phenomena.
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Avaliação de modelo de elemento de pá aplicado a turbinas eólicas com difusores através de análise CFD
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2023-05-30) BEZERRA, Waldson Melo; MESQUITA, André Luiz Amarante; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1331279630816662
The diffuser effect on free flow turbines shows a possibility of reaching a power coefficient greater than that of a classic turbine, exceeding the Betz limit. The present work evaluated the effect of an Eppler 423 profile diffuser coupled in a horizontal axis wind turbine with a 4-bladed rotor NACA 65(3) 618 profile. Using computational fluid mechanics (CFD, Computational Fluid Dynamics), numerical simulations were performed allowing to obtains more information about the fluid flow and the increase in extracted power for configurations with and without diffuser for the velocity of 7 m/s. Considering the dimensions of the test section, the results obtained in the CFD analyses were validated through experimental results, in which the rotor and diffuser assembly were confined in a wind tunnel. It was observed that coupling the diffuser to the turbine considerably increased the fluid velocity, providing a 37% increase in the initial velocity of the flow. Showed an increase in the power coefficient in the order of 45,45% with the use of the diffuser, for the same flow velocity, 7 m/s. Thus, through the results obtained numerically in this work, it was possible to obtain reliable data for the evaluation of a specified Blade Element Momentum (BEM) model applied to diffuser-augmented wind turbines, which is employed to analyze the same turbine rotor and diffuser designs. Despite the good results of the BEM model, the present study indicates possible improvements for the consistency of the modeling.
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Cálculo de ar induzido pela queda livre de materiais granulares via CFD
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2021-12-17) LIMA, Leandro Ferreira Borba; MESQUITA, André Luiz Amarante; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1331279630816662
The proposal of the work consists of presenting an analysis method via ANSYS-Fluent using the DDPM tool (Dense Discrete Phase Model) of the integrated Eulerian multiphase model, a better understanding of the flow of granulated material with the adjacent induced air due to the drag provided by the free-falling particles, which result in the generation and propagation of dust, avoid simulations with materials where particle density and diameters are variable. The use of this analysis tool will make it possible to improve and improve de dusting projects in industries that work with granular materials that emit dust. The simulations carried out were compared with other computational methods and practical experiments, in addition to previous theoretical formulas.
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Caracterização das propriedades de fluxo da lama vermelha para fins de dimensionamento de silos: aplicação para tremonhas cônicas
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2013-10-07) LOBATO, Júlio César Mendes; MESQUITA, André Luiz Amarante; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1331279630816662
One of the factors that affect the flow of bulk solids in silos is the moisture content, which stands out by favoring the formation of cohesive arches. In this sense, the aim of this work focused on determining the flow properties of the product red mud and its classification as to its flowability due to the variation of moisture content. Having the moisture influence on the flow in conical hoppers lined with smooth metal plates and UHMW (Ultra High Weight Polyethylene molecular ). To that end we used the direct shear apparatus "Jenike Shear Cell", along with the two wall surfaces. To determine the factor flow from the hopper and the angle of inclination to the horizontal, we used the graphics methodology proposed by Jenike for mass flow. And in determining the minimum diameter of the hopper, we applied the equations proposed by Jenike and Enstad. It was found that red mud is cohesive and has flow type hard with little variation for levels of moisture studied. The roughness of parades tested had a mild influence on the slope of the hopper. While the results of diameter variation experienced hopper relative moisture levels analyzed for red mud. From the observations made to flow in the silo acrylic model has been found that it rises to the level of moisture becomes more difficult the flow of red mud product.
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Caracterização de um gaseificador do tipo downdraft
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2010) ALVES, Charles Denys da Luz; NOGUEIRA, Manoel Fernandes Martins; http://lattes.cnpq.br/2324813094737469
The gasification is a thermo-chemical conversion of biomass in fuel gas which can be used as a fuel in internal combustion engines or as a syngas for chemical industry. To quantify the performance of a gasifier we must quantify the energy contained in the gas produced and relate to the amount of energy contained in the biomass that feeds the gasifier, Energy Efficiency, and even with regard to levels of carbon converted from biomass into the gas produced, Carbon Conversion. This paper assesses the energy efficiency and carbon conversion in a prototype of an Indian downdraft gasifier type produced by a local company (Floragás). The gasifier nominal parameters are: gas production capacity of 45 kWt, açaí seeds consumption of 15 kg/h. The gasifier reactor dimensions are ID 150 mm and height in 2000 mm). Its energy efficiency and rate of carbon conversion were quantified, the drop in pressure due to the reactor bed and the gas temperature were also measured at the reactor exit and quantified the concentration of tar, particulate and not condensable gases (CO, CO2, CH4, SO2, N2 and NOx) in the flue gas after cleaning system.
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Critério do coeficiente de pressão mínimo aplicado ao dimensionamento de bombas axiais: caso de estudo para um túnel de água circulante
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2022-12-15) RAMALHO, Rodolfo Vitorino Correia; MESQUITA, André Luiz Amarante; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1331279630816662
An analysis of the pressure coefficient on the suction side of blades is presented as a design criterium for axial-flow pumps. A CFD model is developed and validated from experimental tests available in the literature. The model uses the finite volume method through the commercial software Ansys CFX. In the criterion application step, the X-Foil software is used to determine the lift and drag coefficients of the blade profiles. A case study is presented for the dimensioning of axial-flow pumps for a large recirculation tunnel, to be used for testing vessels, naval structures and hydrokinetic turbines. Special attention is given to pump cavitation conditions. The criterion of the minimum pressure coefficient is then evaluated by the CFD model, showing good performance for the pump.
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Desenvolvimento de um túnel para secagem e emissão de minério em condições ambientais controladas
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2021-12-15) SILVA, Artur José Cunha da; MESQUITA, André Luiz Amarante; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1331279630816662
A dust emission is present in the various stages of the mineral industry, from extraction in mines to ship loading in ports. Transport in train wagons, storage in stockpiles and handling are three major sources of particulate emissions into the atmosphere. Suspended dust does not only affect the local environment, as the wind transports the particulates and brings disturbances to urban centers close to railway networks and ports. Larger particles are deposited on surfaces, outperforming visual surfaces, and smaller, unresearched particles with a size between 10 and 2.5μm are easily inhaled and lodge in lung tissue, potentially causing irritation or necrosis. Dust emission is enhanced by local atmospheric conditions, which cause the evaporation of surface moisture from the wet ore, breaking the liquid bridges that keep the particles linked together. Aiming at studying the dynamics of drying ore, a drying tunnel was designed and built, comprising a wind tunnel, cooling, heating and humidification equipment that are interconnected by a supervision and control system. The use of the bench for drying studies using sinter feed is known to be satisfactory, as the temperature remained stabilized at the setpoint during the drying time, reflecting the good calibration of the temperature PID controller. Moisture and ore mass were automatically measured using a scale and a capacitive moisture sensor positioned in the test section of the bench. The constant rate and descending rate drying curves only in the lightest weather conditions. The biggest limitations and variations were observed only in the period with decreasing drying rate, showing the influence of environmental conditions on the drying dynamics. Therefore, this work leaves as a contribution the preparation tunnel for future research and an experimental database for the calibration of numerical models and models of mathematical models for prediction prediction.
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Determinação experimental da vazão de despoeiramento na descarga de carvão coqueificável
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2021-02-26) CHAVES, Gabriel Guedes; MESQUITA, André Luiz Amarante; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1331279630816662
Dust control mechanisms during industrial processes are often carried out using spray nozzle methods or exhaust systems, equipped with bag filters. The following work aims to develop an experimental method to determine the volume of exhaust in different quantities of materials and different heights of material discharge. A test protocol is presented to design exhaust systems for any material, mass flow and drop height, using an experimental method in which it simulates the material drop in order to evaluate experimental dedust flow rates for an industrial ventilation system. A literature review of the current empirical models of exhaustion volume is presented. The methodology is correlated through the concentration of respirable particles measured by the measurement equipment with the exhaust flow data. The results presented are for coal, comparing existing and suggested correlations with experimental data for three different heights of fall. It is hoped, therefore, to support design engineers in the design of industrial exhaust systems, reducing the damage caused by fine particles in workers and in the population that lives near the polluting source.
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Estudo analítico experimental de um conjunto gaseificador
(Universidade Estadual de Campinas, 1983) MORAES, Sinfrônio Brito; ISMAIL, Kamal Abdel Radi; http://lattes.cnpq.br/2741276950055207
The research subject proposed in this study is based on an examination of the parameters significant for the process of ascendent and counter-current gasification. The gasifier which was utilized was a module proto type. The lower module has an extenal diameter of 50 cm and an internail diameter of 42 cm, owing to the refractory and to the double walls designed for the heating of the incoming air. The upper module with an external diameter of 55 cm and an internal diameter of 50,6 cm, is similarly made of double walls in view of the extraction of gas being localized at different The two modules are joined to each other in such a way as to enable a variation in the height of the charging of the gasifier, as well as in the height of the outgoing gas. The process of gasification used in the study was that of air gas or low-BTU gas. The study was divided into two geometries by varying be tween them, the relation of the height of the outgoing gas and the diameter of the gasifier. When gas was extracted by the upper perforation with a relation δ = 3,09 it is denominated upper geometry andwhen δ=214, lower geometry. Five experimento involving different escapes of air were made for each of the geometries. Temperatus were measured at three different points of the gasifier in order to ascertain the behavior of the reaction zones according to the temperatures. The flows of air, gas, gasified coal and steam contained in the air were measured so that the analyses were made in terms of dimensional parameters. The composition of the gas was analyses chromografically in all the experiments undertaken, so as to determine the calorific potential of the gas, the percent of energy in each component of the resultant mixed gas, and the calorific power of the gasifier. In relation to the composition of air gas, the gasification behaved as if it were a mixture of water gas, owing to local ambiental condition. The composition presented, on analysis, parts of hydrogen and methane, thus contributing to an increase in the heating power of the gas and consequently, an increase in the heating potential of the gasifier.
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Estudo da magnetohidrodinâmica em dutos usando transformadas integrais
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2015-11-27) LOBATO, Benedito; SOUZA, Marcelo José Raiol; http://lattes.cnpq.br/2980566423137880; MACÊDO, Emanuel Negrão; http://lattes.cnpq.br/8718370108324505
The present work presents the study of magnetohydrodinamics for the outflow of fluids in ducts with different geometric shapes. The integral transforms technics, in this case GITT, were used to obtain solutions of the momentum and energy transfer equations. In each case a hybrid (analytical-numerical) solution was obtained, and they were treated with computational codes that allowed the analysis of the velocity, temperature and entropy fields. The results were compared with the results obtained in classic situations of the literature and also with the actual results, showing the efficiency and capacity of the utilized technique.
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Estudo experimental de um reator de gaseificação em um leito fixo de açaí
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2011-05-20) SANTOS, Robson Evilacio de Jesus; BRASIL, Augusto César de Mendonça; http://lattes.cnpq.br/0571960641751286
A bed of small-scale gasifier was a designed, built and operated in order to investigate the parameters that influence the gasification process of a fixed bed of açai seeds. The reactor type was a stratified downdraft open top and the dimensions are 15 cm of inner diameter and 1.5 m of height, with thermal insulation. The gas produced was collected downstream of the gasification bed and condensed for tar removal, which was subsequently quantified by Karl Fisher titration. After removal of tar, the produced gas was introduced in a Micro GC to be quantified in molar percentage of H2, CO, N2 and CH4. The temperature profile of the bed was measured with thermocouples type K, positioned along the longitudinal axis of the bed, with a distance of 10 cm between each other. The air flow was measured using a Pitot tube and a micromanometer. The acquisition of temperature data was made by a datalogger and the mass air flow rate was logged using the RS232 communication of the micromanometer. The experimental procedures were performed over 4 hours of operation of the gasification bed and the biomass average consumption was 1,6 kg/h. Six temperature profiles, mass flow of the incoming air, the bed pressure drop, concentrations of gases and tar content in the condensable gas, were obtained. It was found that the gasifier bed of acai can be operated in a wide range of air flow rates from 2 to 5 kg/h, with the amount of energy of the gas produced ranging from 5 to 15 MJ/h. The typical concentrations of gases obtained for the produced gas were 13% of H2, 11% of CO, 1,3% and CH4. The maximum cold gas efficiency resulted in 57% and and average tar content was 155 g/m3.
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Experimento em escala de emissão de poeira no processo de empilhamento
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2022-03-25) CASTRO, Maycon Magalhães; MESQUITA, André Luiz Amarante; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1331279630816662; MACHADO, Luis Paulo Silveira; http://lattes.cnpq.br/0702289670734922; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1587-3632
Dust emission can lead to health problems, explosion risk, material segregation and environmental pollution. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the parameters related to dust generation to improve particulate emission control techniques. Dust reduction based on spray spraying is the main method to prevent and control dust emission in ore stacking. Dust suppression techniques at conveyor belt transfer points can be subdivided into material spraying and trapping of fugitive particles. To analyze the parameters associated with dust generation during ore stacking, a scaled conveyor bench was developed for dust suppression tests via water spray. This installation is equipped with spray nozzles whose relative location on the belt can be adjusted and the speed of the conveyor can also be controlled. The spray jet is provided by a set of spray module and flow divider, allowing the variation of the system pressure and with the possibility of using suppressors, which can increase the efficiency of particle capture. Dust suppression performance is analyzed by monitoring strategic points with the highest dust emission. The results of this investigation show that dust generation increased as the drop height increased, it was observed that the region close to the pile emits a higher concentration of dust, due to the impact of the material flow on the stacking surface, in compared to the front region of the flow. The results after using the spray on the belt showed that the highest drop height (1600 mm) emitted the highest concentration of particles (3192.72 μg/m3) after spraying, on the material, the dust concentration reduced by about almost 70%, showing the efficiency of spray humidification. It was also observed that PF has a higher critical humidity than that of SF, as well as that it emits a higher concentration (1116.52 μg/m3) compared to Sinter feed (848.14 μg/m3), making it evident that by as it is a material with a smaller granulometry, the pellet feed tends to emit a higher concentration of particulates when handled.
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Interação CFD-DEM em fluidização: aplicação para o setor mineral
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2013) CASTELO BRANCO JÚNIOR, Alan Mota; VAZ, Jerson Rogério Pinheiro; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1623983294183975; MESQUITA, André Luiz Amarante; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1331279630816662
The particle fluidization process is widely used in the industry, mainly due to the high heat and mass transfer rates between the phases. The coupling between the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and the Discrete Element Method (DEM) has become attractive for the simulation of fluidization, because in this case the particles movement is analyzed in a more direct way than in other types of approaches. The main problem with the CFD-DEM coupling is the high demand for computational capacity in order to track the movement of all the particles in the system, what it leads to the use of some strategies to reduce the simulation time which in case of incorrect usage can prejudice the results. The present work deals with the application of the CFD-DEM coupling in the analysis of alumina fluidization, which is an important problem for the mineral sector. It were analyzed several parameters capable of influencing the results and the simulation time like the time steps, the drag models, the particle size distribution, the spring constant, the usage of representative particles bigger than the actual particles, etc. The DEM model used was the Linear Spring Dashpot model (LSD). All the simulations were carried out with the software ANSYS FLUENT 14.5 and the results obtained were compared with experimental data and the data available in the literature. These results allowed to verify the capability of the Linear Spring Dashpot Model for predicting the global behavior of alumina beds and reducing the simulation time, since the model parameters are defined adequately.
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Modelagem hidrodinâmica e estudo morfológico do Lago Água Preta: um dos mananciais da Grande Belém
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2010) HOLANDA, Patrícia da Silva; BLANCO, Claudio José Cavalcante; http://lattes.cnpq.br/8319326553139808
The natural conditions of water resources can be modified with the unsustainable use of them. For example, in Belém, capital of Pará State, Água Preta Lake has a history of degradation jeopardize the drinking water supply in Belém. Thus, the main contribution of this work is to develop a study on modeling hydrodynamic and morphological study of Água Preta Lake. Such study is carrid out through two data sources. The first is a bathymetric chart to date from 1975. This chart is avaliable in the archives of COSANPA. The second was performed with an ADCP and the dates from 2009. The modeling began with the development of models of terrain elevation to date from 1975 and 2009, also used for the morphological study of the lake. To assemble the hydrodynamic model were needed bathymetrics data, substrates data for the friction model of the underwater relief of the lake to calculate the coefficient of Manning; and boundary conditions. The hydrodynamic simulations, depths and velocities, are performed using the model of Saint-Venant shallow water. The simulated depths were compared to data available in the literature. The simulated depths and velocities and the morphological study were used to analysis water flow pattern and sedimentation trends in the lake.
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Predição do desempenho de gasificadores de biomassa utilizando equilíbrio químico
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2007-08-10) OLIVEIRA, Antônio Geraldo de Paula; NOGUEIRA, Manoel Fernandes Martins; http://lattes.cnpq.br/2324813094737469
The gasification technology has been object of study of many researchers, especially those involved in power generation use biomass. This paper presents a simplified model for biomass gasification based on chemical equilibrium considerations. The model consists in the minimization of the Gibbs free energy of the produced gas, constrained by mass and energy balances for the system. Despite the simplicity of the model, its results are reliable in identifying the tendencies of the working parameters for the system. Biomass composition, gasification temperature (air supplied), moisture content, air temperature, and heat losses are parameters that may be varied in order to evaluate different operational points. Results obtained are compared to those found in real operation of gasification processes and they shown good agreement.
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Simulação de sistemas de simples estágios de refrigeração por compressão de vapor
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2006-09-18) ZIGMANTAS, Paulo Vitor de Matos; LIMA, Carlos Umberto da Silva; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3180435250091076
Nowadays, the thermal performance of refrigeration systems of vapor compression is a very important toll to aid on the development of News Products or Upgrading them. A steady state simulation model is presented to estimate the refrigeration systems performance.The studied system considers a air conditioning equipment Model PA HILTON, that includes a semi-hermetic alternative compressor, a compact tube and fins evaporator and condenser and finally a thermostatic expansion valve. The condenser mathematical model takes account of three different regions of heat transfer : cooling, condensing and sub-cooling.The evaporator mathematical modeling considers the evaporating and superheated regions. Depending of the region studied, in the model simulated includes appropriate correlations of heat transfer and pressure droops. The heat transfer and pressure drop inside the lines between the components are not considered. The solution of non linear equation systems is obtained trough a interactive method using the Engineering Equation Solver Software. The comparations between experimental and simulated values shows a very good agreement.
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Simulação numérica da gaseificação de biomassa em leito fixo
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2011) ITAI, Yuu; MALICO, Isabel; BRASIL, Augusto César de Mendonça; http://lattes.cnpq.br/0571960641751286
The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential of açaí seeds rejected after processing in Belém - Pará, in order to be used as a source of biomass for energy production by gasification. Elemental analysis results obtained in LABCAT - UNB on a dry basis were obtained with percentages of Carbon, 46.06% Hydrogen, 6.01%, Oxygen, 43.37% , Nitrogen 4.33%and Sulfur 0.08%. These values and other parameters obtained in an experimental study carried out by the studies of Santos (2011) and Cruz (2010), were used to perform a numerical simulation of the gasification process by means of a zero dimensional FORTRAN code developed specifically for this purpose. Variations of the influence of equivalence ratio and moisture content in the concentrations of CO, H2 and CH4 were compared with experimental results. A transient one-dimensional model developed by Hla (2004) was also analyzed. Using the application of a mechanism of two steps pyrolysis where the primary tar (or oxygenated) are initially formed and then cracked into secondary tar (or oil) and other combustible gases. Thus is revealed the complexity of physical and chemical processes that occur in the reactor by the use of energy and mass balance information and rates of chemical reaction of the recommendations and the physical transport processes. The computer model can predict the profile of the gas composition, temperature, primary and secondary tar along the longitudinal axis of the gasifier. Data results have been obtained from both models and after the phenomena behaviour was analyzed in comparison with the experimental data obtained by Santos (2011).