Teses em Engenharia de Recursos Naturais da Amazônia (Doutorado) - PRODERNA/ITEC

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O Doutorado Acadêmico inicou-se em 2006 e pertence ao Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia de Recursos Naturais da Amazônia (PRODERNA) do Instituto de Tecnologia da UFPA (ITEC) da Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA).

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Uma abordagem matemática aplicada ao projeto de turbinas hidrocinéticas e eólicas com difusor utilizando a teoria do elemento de pá
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2019-04-30) VAZ, Déborah Aline Tavares Dias do Rio; VAZ, Jerson Rogério Pinheiro; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1623983294183975
It is known surrounding a turbine with diffuser may significantly increase its power. This effect has attained considerable attention as it shows theoretically the possibility of achieving a power coefficient about 2 times greater than an ordinary turbine. However, the effect of the diffuser efficiency has not been implemented into blade element momentum yet, as well as the use of minimum pressure coefficient criterion to avoid cavitation during the optimization of the hydrokinetic chord along the blade. Hence, this work presents a novel approach to design diffuser-augmented hydro turbines considering the diffuser efficiency. Based on the blade element momentum, new expressions for the axial induction factor and thrust are obtained. In addition, both efficiency and load generated on a diffuser are considered to the extension of existing formulation to determine power coefficient in cases where diffuser losses are taken into account through efficiency (ηd) and area ratio (β). To assess the proposed model, a comparative evaluation of two different diffusers (flanged conical diffuser and flanged lens diffuser) is performed. Numerical and theoretical results are compared for a shrouded turbine equipped with 83% efficiency diffuser. The relative difference observed for the maximum power coefficient between the proposed model and an actuator disk model with diffuser is about 5.3%. For the hydro turbine with flanged conical diffuser, the mass flow rate is about 20% higher than for a bare turbine, while for the turbine with flanged lens diffuser the increase is only 2.4%. Also, for the flanged conical diffuser the power is increased by 53%. Furthermore, it is observed that the proposed blade element momentum with diffuser achieved good agreement with the numerical model, providing improved results compared to other models available in the literature. The optimization model of hydrokinetic chord shows relevant results in relation to the prevention of cavitation.
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Aço inoxidável nanoestruturado produzido via soldagem a arco elétrico.
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2021-07-08) LOAYZA, Cristhian Ricardo; BRAGA, Eduardo de Magalhães; http://lattes.cnpq.br/4783553888547500
Manufacturing methods of nanostructured stainless-steel composites (NSSC) have not yet been developed with industrial applicability. To overcome this shortage, the possibility of incorporating nanoparticles by electric arc welding was investigated, using a tubular rod filled with nanostructured flux composed of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) and 304L stainless steel particles. This flux was manufactured by two different methods: mechanical alloying (MA) and chemical treatment (CT) with hydrogen peroxide. The second showed more promising results using control of kinetic parameters of time and temperature, obtaining a lower degree of amorphous carbon, impurities, and crystalline defects, increasing their crystallinity and interaction of the nanotubes with the metallic matrix. MWCNT incorporation decreased the grain size by 64% when compared to the stainless-steel coating, possessing an austenitic matrix with carbide precipitation in the interdendritic spaces and grain boundaries. The microhardness increased 45% and the rate of erosion by vibratory cavitation decreased 64%, in relation to the AISI 304L coating. Additionally, XRD analyses showed a reduction of the γ{200} phase and a growth of γ{111} after the cavitation process. The method of manufacture of the nanocomposites proved to be economically viable and with the possibility of immediate application on a large scale.
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Adsorção de ciprofloxacino e norfloxacino em solução aquosa por carvão ativado produzido a partir da casca do cupuaçu (theobroma grandiflorum)
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2024-09-19) NASCIMENTO, Rafael Alves do; COSTA, Cristiane Maria Leal; http://lattes.cnpq.br/0581730621014796; FARIA, Lênio José Guerreiro de; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7428609361678173; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9534-9998
The extensive use of antibiotics has caused several negative consequences for the environment and human health. Fluoroquinolones (FQs), present in the aquatic environment, are of particular concern. This study investigated the removal of ciprofloxacin (CIP) and norfloxacin (NOR) from aqueous solutions using activated carbon derived from cupuaçu bark (CAC), an unconventional and low-cost adsorbent. The CAC was characterized physicochemically and the adsorption experiments followed the Box-Behnken design, evaluating the effects of contact time, adsorbate concentration and adsorbent dosage on the removal and adsorption capacity of CIP and NOR. The optimal conditions of the adsorption process were determined by the desirability function, and under these conditions the kinetic, isothermal and thermodynamic adsorption experiments were carried out. CAC showed a similar yield (50.22%) to other activated carbons with H3PO4, low humidity (4.81%) and ash (4.27%). Acidic functional groups were identified in CAC in greater quantities (3.982 mg Eq/g) than basic ones (0.092 mg Eq/g), and the pHPcz was found to be 3.85. A high surface area was quantified (1335.66 m²/g), with an average pore volume and diameter of 0.753 cm³/g and 2.206 nm, respectively. Due to the zwitterionic characteristics of CIP and NOR, adsorption was more efficient at pH 5.0. In this condition, the CAC assumes a basic character and as the CIP and NOR molecules are predominantly in their cationic forms, the electrostatic interaction is facilitated. The optimal conditions for CIP adsorption were: time of 266.40 min, concentration of 192 mg/L and dosage of 0.57 g/L; for NOR, 273.60 min, 186 mg/L and 0.55 g/L. The pseudo-second order (PSO) model and the external mass transfer resistance (EMTR) model best fitted the experimental data, indicating that external mass diffusion was the controlling step of adsorption. The Langmuir model indicated that adsorption occurred in a monolayer, with CIP adsorption capacities of 6.02 mg/g and NOR of 5.70 mg/g. Thermodynamic analysis revealed that the adsorption of CIP and NOR on CAC predominantly involves physisorption. The suggested mechanism for the adsorption of CIP and NOR on CAC may involve electrostatic forces, π-π interactions and hydrogen bonds. CAC regeneration was more effective with NaOH, but after two cycles of use, the percentage of CIP and NOR removal decreased to less than 50%. Thus, CAC proved to be an effective and low-cost adsorbent for the removal of CIP and NOR, also contributing to the reuse of cupuaçu biomass.
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Adsorção e dessorção supercrítica de carotenos e antioxidantes do óleo de buriti (Mauritia flexuosa, Mart) em leito de γ- Alumina
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2012-03) CUNHA, Marcos Augusto Eger da; FRANÇA, Luiz Ferreira de; http://lattes.cnpq.br/6545345391702172; MACHADO, Nélio Teixeira; http://lattes.cnpq.br/5698208558551065
In this work we investigated the enrichment of antioxidants buriti oil (Mauritiaflexuosa Mart) adsorption process by supercritical. The adsorption was carried out experimentally by the method of frontal analysis in columns packed with y-alumina and 15, 20 e 25 MPa, 333 K, and flow of solvent QCO2 = 10,6 L/min, using an assembly of double columns of 81 cm3, tested and approved for use as a cell adsorption. The oil was buriti physic-chemically characterized according to the AOCS official methods and found to comply with the data reported in the literature. The composition of methyl esters was determined by gas chromatography (CG) and antioxidant activity by the method of capture of free radicals (DPPH). The adsorbent was characterized by fluorescence and x-ray diffraction, determining the particle size distribution, porosity and surface area by BET in each experiment, a material balance was performed in the adsorption column to calculate the mass of the adsorbed species in y-alumina in the process of supercritical adsorption. The influence of pressure on supercritical adsorption was investigated by examining the behavior of the isotherms. The Langmuir isotherm was used to model the experimental data of adsorption. The experimental results show an increased capacity adsorbent with higher pressures, showing a maximum of 90,9 ± 8,6 mg oil/g y-alumina, at 25 MPa. The adsorption supercritical buriti oil on γ-alumina using carbon dioxide as solvent appears to be an alternative method for extracting antioxidants from the includ carotenes.
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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 transferência de calor convectiva por transformada integral em canais com paredes onduladas
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2019-12-13) MIYAGAWA, Helder Kiyoshi; QUARESMA, João Nazareno Nonato; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7826389991864785; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9365-7498
The hybrid numerical-analytical approach known as the Generalized Integral Transformation Technique (GITT) is employed in the solution of the Navier-Stokes and energy equations that mathematically model the convective heat transfer in corrugated wall channels. The flow is considered laminar, incompressible, and two-dimensional involving a Newtonian fluid with temperature-independent physical properties, while wall temperatures are kept constant along the length of the channel. The streamfunction formulation is adopted, which eliminates the pressure field and automatically satisfies the continuity equation. Extensive convergence analyses are performed for the streamfunction and temperature fields, as well as for the product of friction factor by the Reynolds number and the local Nusselt number to demonstrate the robustness of the method. Verification of GITT results is also performed by comparing the centerline velocity, product of friction factor by the Reynolds number, average temperature, and local Nusselt number with those results obtained with the commercial COMSOL Multiphysics simulation software showing good agreement. The influence of parameters such as Reynolds number, wavy wall amplitude, number of waves, and phase between wall corrugations on the fields of velocity, temperature, and entropy generation are also analyzed, demonstrating their importance for convective heat transfer intensification and energy optimization.
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Análise das distorções e tensões residuais em painéis enrijecidos soldados com FCAW robotizado e CW-FCAW
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2022-04-22) RODRIGUES, Lino Alberto Soares; BRAGA, Eduardo de Magalhães; http://lattes.cnpq.br/4783553888547500
Once the influence of welding imperfections in the form of distortions and residual stresses on the resistance of stiffened panels has been proven, monitoring the levels of these imperfections becomes a safety criterion, in view of the uncertainty of the real resistance losses of the panel, without having to measure the magnitudes of these welding imperfections. Thus, this work deals with the measurement of distortion levels and residual stresses by X-ray diffraction and ultrasonic birefringence in stiffened panels. First, the best of three welding sequences were selected using robotic FCAW welding. Sequence 03 showed distortion levels up to 10 times less and a residual stress level closer to neutrality (±100 MPa) compared to sequences 01 and 02. Then, using sequence 03, panels were welded using the CW-FCAW process with 40% cold wire and welding speeds of 100 m/min and 120 m/min. The results showed that the percentage of cold wire with high welding speeds did not reduce distortions, but influenced the level of residual stresses, leading to stresses closer to the neutral line (±100 MPa) on average.
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Análise de vibrações mecânicas em estruturas esbeltas e flexíveis, como cordas e vigas, sujeitas à movimentação axial utilizando a técnica da transformada integral generalizada
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2024-05-28) PORFÍRIO, Rogilson Nazaré da Silva; MACÊDO, Emanuel Negrão; http://lattes.cnpq.br/8718370108324505; QUARESMA, João Nazareno Nonato; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7826389991864785; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9365-7498
The dynamic analysis of vibrations on flexible structures is of an extreme importance in engineering and its solution represents a significant challenge to be tackled. This study has the objective to investigate thin and flexible structures such as beams and ropes, that oscillate in supports clamped-clamped and clamped-concentrated mass, which determine the boundary conditions of the analysis problem. Using the generalized integral transformation technique (GITT) that converts the partial differential equation (PDE) developed by the Hamiltonian method in an Ordinary Differential Equation (ODE), it optimizes the numerical process andcontrols efficiently the relative error of the calculations. In this study, it was developed and applied an innovative method that treats the boundary conditions without the use of filters to homogenize the equations. The calculations methodology was implemented in Fortran, utilizing a sub-routine DIVPAG of IMSL. As reference, a thorough analysis of convergence and stableness was applied, considering the behavior of four different models of ropes and two models of beams. The validation of methodology was approached comparing functional aspects such as transversal displacement, system velocities, frequencies, and damping, with results obtained by GITT and other studies that applied the same simulation conditions. The results of this study were found to be satisfactory, which highlights the relevancy of application of this vibration analysis method. It was also assessed the application of this method in different vibration configurations in each model, which exemplifies its broad potential in problems involving the structures analyzed. Therefore, this study represents a significant contribution to the advance of knowledge in dynamic modeling of thin and flexible structures and highlights the influence of boundary conditions in vibrational characteristics of these structures.Furthermore, it introduces an innovative methodology for treating boundary conditions without the use of filters, expanding the analysis possibilities in this field of engineering.
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Análise do escoamento magnetohidrodinâmico micropolar de sangue e da captura magnética de nanopartículas em vasos sanguíneos
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2025-05-09) PONTES, Fábio de Andrade; MIYAGAWA, Helder Kiyoshi; http://lattes.cnpq.br/5848592858919971; MACÊDO, Emanuel Negrão; http://lattes.cnpq.br/8718370108324505
The aim of this work is to numerically analyze the transient two-dimensional magnetohydrodynamic pulsatile flow of micropolar blood considering the heat, mass and momentum transfers through a blood vessel in the presence of a magnetic field applied in the region of a symmetrical stenosis. The flow is considered laminar and incompressible and the magnetic nanoparticles are injected into the blood vessel and captured by the action of the magnetic field in the stenosis. The Method of Lines (MOL) was applied in the spatial discretization of the radial variable of the original 2D-transient model transforming it into a system of 1D-transient PDEs, which was solved numerically by the NDSolve subroutine of the Mathematica 13.1 software. The results of the converged MOL are verified with the results generated by the NDSolve subroutine applied directly to the original 2D-transient model and both are also compared with an analytical solution obtained for the limiting case, obtaining a good agreement between them. The effects of physical model parameters such as Lewis, Hartmann and Womersley numbers, the nanoparticle death kinetic constant and the mass Biot number are studied. The results show that in stenosis the flow is decelerated due to the magnetic field, as well as the microrotation velocity. The nanoparticle fraction field is also affected by the presence of the magnetic field, with concentration being increased in the stenosis region. The average velocity and microrotation increase in stenosis due to the narrowing of the arterial lumen. The average temperature and volumetric nanoparticles fraction are also elevated in the stenotic region due to the action of the magnetic field.
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Análise do processo de despolimerização de resíduos de resinas dentárias à base de pmma em diferentes escalas de produção
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2024-06-26) RIBEIRO, Haroldo Jorge da Silva; MACHADO, Nélio Teixeira; http://lattes.cnpq.br/5698208558551065; BORGES, Luiz Eduardo Pizarro; http://lattes.cnpq.br/8756886156388456; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2337-4238
In recent years, the increasing use of plastics has brought economic and industrial benefits but has also led to a significant rise in waste, representing a global environmental challenge. In this context, pyrolysis emerges as a promising technology, offering potential solutions to address the growing problem of plastic waste and promote a more sustainable circular economy. This study investigated the thermal decomposition of dental waste based on poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), focusing on the thermodynamic characterization and optimization of pyrolysis processes at different production scales. Thermogravimetric analysis (TG) showed that PMMA waste remains stable up to 200 ºC, with degradation starting as mass loss occurs beyond this temperature. Thermal decomposition was observed to occur in a single stage, with a decomposition peak at 366 ºC, within the range of 327 ºC to 405 ºC, primarily due to radical depolymerization under inert nitrogen and argon atmospheres. Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) analysis revealed an endothermic peak between 370 ºC and 433 ºC, highlighting the complexity of the pyrolysis processes. The energy characterization showed specific values of 423 J/g for total heat, 1748 J/g for gasification heat, and approximately 820 J/g for decomposition heat, indicating discrepancies that require further investigation for a more complete understanding. In studies using semi-batch fixed-bed reactors, a temperature gradient along the bed was observed to have an adverse impact on the liquid yield and MMA concentration, especially in technical and pilot scales, where the gradient was more pronounced due to the thicker bed. Two critical variables were identified: reactor load and power load, both of which decreased as the process scale increased, leading to lower pyrolysis temperatures and negatively affecting MMA production. Additionally, higher temperatures were found at the edges of the fixed bed, which increased gas production and reduced liquid yield. The liquid fraction analysis revealed a predominance of MMA at the beginning of the reaction, with a gradual transition to aromatic hydrocarbons in the final stages, associated with the pyrolysis of residual char, which increased with the scale of production. The results highlight the effectiveness of temperatures below 450 ºC in producing MMA-rich liquid fractions, even under temperature gradient conditions, emphasizing the importance of moderate heating rates for efficient PMMA depolymerization in semi-batch systems. These findings provide valuable insights for reactor design and are essential for the economic evaluation and optimization of PMMA recycling processes through pyrolysis at various production scales.
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Análise dos impactos da dinâmica de sólidos e de nutrientes na qualidade da água de ambiente lêntico utilizado no abastecimento de comunidades amazônicas
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2012-08) SARAIVA, André Luis de Lima; PEREIRA, José Almir Rodrigues; http://lattes.cnpq.br/9918600634569244
The springs of Utinga, formed by the Bolonha and Água Preta lakes, are contained in an Área de Proteção Ambiental - APA and are used by the Companhia de Saneamento do Pará - COSANPA, to supply the population of the Região Metropolitana de Belém - RMB. These springs are formed by Guamá River, where water is captured and sent to the Água Preta lake by pumping, which in an artificial channel with gravity flow, feeds the Bolonha lake, and since it is pumped to the Estação de Tratamento de Água - ETA. The main problems of pollution / contamination of water sources appeared to advancing urban disordered, giving rise to the improper release of sewage and solid waste from neighborhoods, slums and housing estates close to the main springs. The objective of this study was to use tools to support monitoring and knowledge of water quality in the Água Preta lake, to prevent and / or correct degradation processes. These tools are multivariate analysis of abiotic parameters and chlorophyll a, nutrient balance and hydrodynamic modeling aiming to observe the dispersion of sediment transport. Samples were collected in surface water at three points strategically chosen to assess the anthropogenic influence in the Água Preta lake and sediments that are suspended matter carried into the lake. The sampling points were georeferenced using GPS (GARMIN Model) and the sampling of surface water were performed with the Van Dorn bottle 2.5 L and transported to the Laboratório de Química Ambiental (LQA), located at the Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia, for further analysis. Samples were collected during the months of March, May, June, August, September and October in 2010, coinciding with periods of higher and lower rainfall. The data of abiotic parameters and chlorophyll a were analyzed by methods of descriptive statistics and principal component analysis. Analyses were also carried out analysis of the mass balance of water and nutrients and adopted the use of hydrodynamic model of the modeling program SisBAHIA (Sistema Base de Hidrodinâmica Ambiental), aimed to mimic the hydrodynamic conditions of the Água Preta lake during a year. Through these simulations were generated maps of surface currents to observe the different patterns of movement, since the use of models have played an important role in planning and development of alternative scenarios that include the proper diagnosis of the water systems in its structure, process and dynamics. The parameters studied showed variations during periods of lower and higher rainfall, higher contribution being found in point 2 in respect of turbidity, color, DO, nitrate, NT, chlorophyll a and suspended solids were found larger contribution in points 2. The other parameters (N -ammonia, BOD and PT) had contribution in points 1 and 3, indicating a source of organic pollution, due to domestic sewage, since there are nearby dumping of sewage. In the mass balance was found that both the PT and NID were influenced by the load of water river Guamá during the lower rainfall. While with high rainfall total phosphorus load was higher due to higher contribution from dewatering of sewage released into the reservoir. The retention time for the PT was 180 days and 536 days was NID. Through this balance could quantify the entry, retention and export of nutrients as well as to evaluate the potential for eutrophication of reservoirs. In the hydrodynamic model showed that the distribution of the module speed was identical for each month of the year, regardless of wind direction, with the riparian vegetation around that water environment this important role in reducing the speed modular surface of the water. However near the output channel of pond water was observed a change of speed 0.32 m /s in the rainy season and 0.28 m / s during the dry period that can be related to the precipitation. Furthermore, the input of water in the tank forms a vortex tending to sedimentation process, a fact observed in the bathymetry. The sedimentation at this point be given especially in periods with lower precipitation, because COSANPA increases the flow of water intake to maintain the level of the reservoir to supply the Região Metropolitana de Belém, providing the greatest contribution of suspended sediment, a fact observed with the parameters of turbidity, color and suspended solids, which have higher concentrations at this point and a decrease as they move away to step 3 (water outlet channel for the connection). These tools are of great importance for maintenance of the spring, since they will allow diagnosing the lake capacity tends of retain and remove nutrients as well as the process of the hydrodynamic circulation allowing check sites that can have a major and minor deposition of materials suspended in water column. Through this study will provide data that subsidizes the competent authorities the future and help in the conservation of other sources used to supply water to cities.
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Análise energética, exergética e tecnoeconômica de um sistema de condicionamento de ar baseado na regulação natural da energia solar em condições climáticas da Amazônia
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2023-09-01) SANTOS, Elson Costa dos; MACÊDO, Wilson Negrão; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3386249951714088
This work investigates the behavior of a photovoltaic air conditioning system, without batteries or connection to the electrical grid, operating according to the natural regulation of solar energy, in climatic conditions in the Amazon, a region with significant energy challenges, where in many locations, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly live without one of the main inputs for the development of productive, educational, leisure and even subsistence activities. The simulation results indicate that a system powered by a 1400 Wp photovoltaic generator can maintain thermal comfort conditions, with temperatures between 20 °C and 26 °C and relative humidity between 40% and 80%, for almost half of the operating time. and without any active control. Exergy analyses reveal variations in efficiency and irreversibility of components throughout the day, with the greatest impact on the photovoltaic system, followed by the compressor, condenser, evaporator, and expansion valve. Furthermore, the economic analysis shows that the implementation of these systems in parallel to systems powered by the conventional electrical grid can reduce grid energy consumption by 60.76%, and is strongly related to the tariff charged by the energy concessionaire. Finally, the research demonstrates the use of photovoltaic air conditioning systems as a sustainable solution for cooling, showing its effectiveness with the natural regulation of solar energy and its economic contribution to reducing the consumption of non-renewable energy
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Análise experimental do processo de extração do óleo essencial de Puxuri [Licaria puchury-major (Mart.), Kosterm., Lauraceae] por arraste com vapor
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2014-04-30) MAFRA, Eduardo de Souza; FARIA, Lênio José Guerreiro de; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7428609361678173
Analyse experimentally the extraction process of the essential oil of seeds and aerial parts of puxuri for drag with steam. The puxuri, [Licaria puchury-major (Mart.)] Kosterm., Lauraceae], is a species of the Amazon forest with great potential for the Bioproducts Industry (pharmaceu-ticals, cosmetics, food and natural pesticide) due to the presence of safrole in its essential oil. This work is an anatomical study and physical and chemical characterization of plant parts used for oil extraction. Studying the kinetics of drying of seeds, thin branches and leaves of puxuri and quantifies the influence of convective drying in fixed bed in safrole content and moisture content. Through statistically designed experiments, identify levels of process variables: mois-ture content, particle size and extraction time of samples of seed of puxuri, that optimize both answers the responses: in essential oil yield and content of safrole, its major component, within the experimental domain adopted and 90% confidence (α = 0.10) in the extraction process of the essential oil by steam drag. Chemically analyzed the essential oil of puxuri by GC-MS and iden-tifies the chemical composition in terms of their senior constituents. Using the gravimetric ap-proximation method static with concentrated solutions, desorption isotherms are obtained for puxuri seeds powder, in temperatures 15, 25 and 35ºC. The experimental data hygroscopic equi-librium, fits very well the GAB model, being estimated the heats of sorption liquid and inte-grals, in addition to the equilibrium moisture content in monolayer and other constants in the equation. Noted low toxicity of essential oil of puxuri and the solid residue of extraction can be used as material for the production of saponifiable transparent soaps to cold.
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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 microestrutural e de propriedades mecânicas de revestimentos soldados por SAW e GMAW-CW
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2016-01) CARVALHO, Márcio Corrêa; SOUZA, José Antônio da Silva; http://lattes.cnpq.br/6157348947425968; BRAGA, Eduardo de Magalhães; http://lattes.cnpq.br/4783553888547500
Welded deposited overlays have been widely used in various areas of the mining industry reltaed to wear. The welding processes as Metal Inert/Active Gas (MIG/MAG) or Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding with Cold Wire (GMAW-CW) and Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) have been studied focusing on the application of wear resistant overlay's. The use of processes with high productivity and exibility that allow changes in chemical composition as SAW is viable, and promising in the case of GMAW-CW. The present study investigated the microstructure and mechanical properties of wear resistant overlays obtained by the SAW and GMAW-CW processes on primary chromium carbides overlay's (CCO's) and ferritic second phase overlays (Fe-SF). Conventional techniques of structural characterization as optical microscopy and optical emisson spectroscopy (OES) and advanced as X ray di raction (XRD) and electron backscatter di raction (EBSD), identied the main phase and defect formation mechanisms in these overlays. Characterization techniques of mechanical property such as microhardness and unconventional as the compact impact abrasion test (CIAT), were also presented as important tools, in the study of welded deposited wear resistant overlays. The Fe-SF and CCO showed an increase in mass loss over time CIAT testing. The CCO had the lowest mass loss rate, 48.1 % less than the Fe-SF higher cold wire rate (rAF) and 61.4 % less than the Fe-SF lower rAF. The mass loss rate raised as rAF increased. The mass loss rate for Fe-SF lower rAF is 34.6 % higher than the largest rAF Fe-SF. The mass loss rate compared to rAF, behaved in an inverse manner with respect to hardness, i.e. the higher the hardness the lower mass loss rate.
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Análise quase-estacionária de pequena turbina eólica com pás curvadas
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2023-10-20) VELOSO, Mauro José Guerreiro; CHAVES NETO, Antônio Maia de Jesus; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3507474637884699; VAZ, Jerson Rogério Pinheiro; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1623983294183975
The installed power generation capacity in renewable energy has stood out in Brazil lately. The Anuário Estatístico Energético Nacional 2023 reported that wind energy improved by 14.3% from 2021 to 2022. Despite the wind energy potential generation in Brazil, there are still obstacles to overcome, including challenges in research and development. So, researchers have conducted investigations on renewable energy, focusing on studying wind turbines' design and performance evaluation and other efforts to alleviate that task. Hence, research has not been conducted on the dynamic starting behavior of small wind turbines with different blade curvatures in wind power systems. In this sense, the main objective of this work is to analyze the influence of different angles of blade curvature on the dynamic response on starting the coupled turbine-generator set. Newton's second law, the blade element theory, and the extension of the Palmgren method are applied to obtain the wind turbine behavior at the start. The dynamic behavior measurements available in the literature at the start of the straight-blade wind turbine is been applied as a reference baseline to validate the methodology. Numerical simulations demonstrate that during start-up, turbines with straight blades and forward-swept blades start in less time, are approximately 19.9% faster at starting, and require 10.7% less wind speed than turbines with backward-swept blades. Compared to straight-blade turbines, backward-swept blade turbines increase the dissipative torque up to 5.86% and the dynamic efforts by 22%. These results indicate the significance of blade geometry on turbine performance and the existence of a swept angle at which the turbine performs better than other angles of the swept blade.
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Análise teórico-experimental da biotransferência de calor em tecidos sintéticos aquecidos por ultrassom
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2016-04-14) AMORIM, Nelson de Souza; COTTA, Renato Machado; QUARESMA, João Nazareno Nonato; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7826389991864785
The inverse problem of parameter estimation for the bioheat transfer problem in sintetic tissue was analyzed. Initially an experimental analysis was developed by heating a synthetic tissue using a ultrasound transducer. Different temperature profiles were obtained for 3 cases involving intensity variations: 1W/cm2, 1.5W/cm2 and 2W/cm2 for 3 thermocouples positioned along the sintetic tissue. A mathematical model was develeped to represent the experimental problem. The solution of this model was obtained using the Classical Integral Transform Technique (CITT). The Levenberg-Marquardt Method was used to solve the parameter estimation for the attenuation of sintetic tissue. A comparison between experimental solution and the mathematical model was performed.
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Aplicação da transformada integral generalizada em mancais radiais operando com fluidos não-newtonianos tipo lei da potência
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2016-02-29) MAGNO, Rui Nelson Otoni; MACÊDO, Emanuel Negrão; http://lattes.cnpq.br/8718370108324505; QUARESMA, João Nazareno Nonato; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7826389991864785
This work present a study of the hydrodynamic lubrication of full journal bearings with non-Newtonian lubricants, obeying the power-law model. The formulation of the problem is obtained from the general equations of motion, after being taken over some simplifying assumptions inherent of the problem were taken. The regular perturbation method is applied on the governing equations for determining velocity profiles, and on generalized Reynolds Equation for Non-Newtonian lubricant. Solutions for borderline cases were obtained analytically. Then the generalized Reynolds equation is resolved through the Generalized Integral Transform Technique (GITT). For the calculation a computer code was developed in FORTRAN 90/95 which used the BVPFD subroutine from IMSL Library (2014). Numerical results for operational performance parameters such as pressure field, load capacity, Sommerfeld number, attitude angle, friction coefficient and axial flow rate were established and showed excellent agreement when compared with results available in the literature, for different eccentricities, aspect ratios "" and power-law index "n". Also it was studied the influence of surface texture, using sinusoidal, positive full and half wave roughness (transversal roughness). The transversal positive full wave is best for increasing the pressure, load carrying capacity and axial flow, again the results are excelente agreement with data available in the literature.
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Aplicação de destilados provenientes do bio- óleo de pirólise de resíduos de gordura animal no asfalto diluído de petróleo
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2024-08-12) VALENTE, Alex Lopes; MACHADO, Nélio Teixeira; http://lattes.cnpq.bhttp://lattes.cnpq.br/1500327307736428r/5698208558551065; https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4461-7611; BERNAR, Lucas Pinto
Waste animal fats (WAF) can be converted into distillate fractions similar to petroleum solvents and used as biofuels or in other applications through pyrolysis and fractional distillation. The distillate fractions from the pyrolysis of triglycerides exhibit adequate viscosity and volatility compared to petroleum-derived fuels but show acid values between 60-140 mg KOH/g, preventing their direct use as biofuels without considerable purification of the distilled fractions. Diluted petroleum asphalt (DPA), used for priming soil in the construction of flexible pavement, requires adequate viscosity, volatility, and penetration, and the distillate fractions from WAF pyrolysis oil can be used as partial or full substitutes for the standard solvent (kerosene) in DPA production. The aim of this study was to test the compliance of DPAs prepared by substituting kerosene with bio-oil fractions from WAF according to DPA standards. First, WAF is obtained from meat waste through the rendering process. Then, WAF is subjected to pyrolysis in a semi-batch fixed-bed reactor (2L), and the resulting bio-oil is fractionally distilled into gasoline, kerosene, and diesel fractions. The pyrolysis process is analyzed concerning the type of reactor used, with a focus on the influence of temperature and reaction time, as well as the distillation profile. The distilled fractions are characterized by density, viscosity, and acid value before being used in the preparation of DPAs by partial and/or total (0-40% by weight) substitution of standard kerosene. The mixtures were tested for kinematic and Saybolt-Furol viscosity, flash point, and penetration, according to road pavement standards. The results showed that the kerosene and diesel fractions from WAF can be adequately used in the preparation of DPAs as a total substitute for the petroleum kerosene typically used.
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Avalanche como rede de percolação não homogênea
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2019-09-13) SOUZA, Raimundo Nonato Carneiro de; TAVARES, Heliton Ribeiro; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1313373547379006; MESQUITA, André Luiz Amarante; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1331279630816662
Avalanches can be considered as a percolation process. This hypothesis will be posted to evaluate if this approach is possible and what are its advantages. Some literature speculates that there is the possibility of considering avalanches as a percolation event. However, there is no clear distinction from the percolation model that these events describe, either a homogeneous or non-homogeneous process. This work deals with avalanche simulations as physical cases of percolation. To characterize the avalanches, two percolation models were simulated: homogeneous and heterogeneous. Simulations were developed to compare avalanches in both models. To perform these simulations, the probability of a site being open equal to 0:5 was used. The sizes and transients were measured for each avalanche in the different models. To close the work, experiments were carried out to create avalanches, in order to better calibrate the simulations using real avalanche data. For when comparing the simulated results with existing data in the literature, a typical behavior of a probability function was perceived. Given this behavior one can make predictions about the size of the avalanches. Analyzing the results obtained, it is possible that the behavior of avalanches created with non-homogeneous probability presented well defined characteristics, having larger values of size and transient. It was concluded that the non-homogeneous model has a high stability and is better in the evolution aspect of the avalanche, so with some adjustments the heterogeneous model can approach a real avalanche with greater accuracy.