Protótipo de uma unidade com tri-geração de energia para utilizações remotas: aplicação de módulo secondutivo gerador termoelétrico

The generation for termoeletricity is characterized as a solid process of conversion of thermal energy (heat) in electric without the necessity of mobile parts. Although the conversion process is of low efficiency the system presents high degree of trustworthiness and low requisite of maintenance and durability. Its principle is based on the studies of termogeneration carried through by Thomas Seebeck in 1800. The frank development of the technologies of solid state for termoeletricity generation, the necessity of the best exploitation of the energy, also with incentive the cogeneration processes, the reduction of the ambient impact allies to the development of modules semiconductors of high efficiency, converge to the use of the thermoeletric generation through components of solid state in remote applications. The work presents the development, construction and performance evaluation of an prototype, in pilot scale, for energy tri-generation aiming at application in remote areas. The unit is composed of a gas lamp as primary source of energy, a module commercial semiconductor for thermoelectric generation and a shirt for production of the luminosity. The project of the device made compatible a headstock for adaptation in the gas lamp, a hot source for adaptation of the module, an exchanger of to be used heat as cold source and to compose first stage of cogeneration, an exchanger of tubular heat to compose second stage of cogeneration, the elaboration of a converter dc-dc type push pull, adequacy of a system of acquisition of temperature. It was become fullfilled assembly of the prototype in group of benches for tests and assay in the full load condition in order to evaluate its efficiency, had been carried through energy balance of the unit. The prototype presented an electric efficiency of 0,73%, thermal of 56,55%, illumination of 1,35% and global of 58,62%. The developed prototype, as the adopted methodology of assay had also taken care of to the considered objectives, making possible the attainment of conclusive results concerning to the experiment. Optimization in the system of setting of the semicondutor module, improvement in the thermal insulation and design of the prototype and system of protection to the user are suggestions to become it a commercial product

Implementação da técnica de difração de elétrons de baixa energia

The purpose of this study is to describe the implementation of the Low Energy Electron Diffaction (LEED) technique in the Laboratory of Magnetic Nanostructures and Semiconductors of the Department of Theoretical and Experimental Physics of the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, Brazil. During this work experimental apparatus were implemented for a complete LEED set-up. A new vacuum system was also set up. This was composed of a mechanical pump, turbomolecular pump and ionic pump for ultra-high vacuum and their respective pressure measurement sensors (Pirani gauge for low vacuum measures and the wide range gauge -WRG); ion cannon maintenance, which is basically mini-sputtering, whose function is sample cleaning; and set-up, maintenance and handling of the quadrupole mass spectrometer, whose main purpose is to investigate gas contamination inside the ultra-high vacuum chamber. It should be pointed out that the main contribution of this Master's thesis was the set-up of the sample heating system; that is, a new sample holder. In addition to the function of sample holder and heater, it was necessary to implement the function of sustaining the ultra-high vacuum environment. This set of actions is essential for the complete functioning of the LEED technique

Energia de briquetes produzidos com rejeitos de resíduos sólidos urbanos e madeira de Eucalyptus grandis

The incentive for consumption and production in large quantity in modern society generates enormous amounts of urban solid residues in the form of municipal solid waste (MSW). With the intention of reducing these residues of the municipal waste tips and to generate energy, briquettes with mixtures of MSW and residues of Eucalyptus grandis were produced. The briquettes were manufactured with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25% of MSW in the mixture with wood waste and 12% of moisture content. The analyzed parameters used to choose the best treatments were combustion analysis versus ash content, mechanical strength and energy content. The briquettes up to 10% of MSW showed low resistance, and above 15% showed large increase in ash content. Therefore, the treatment that fulfilled the requirements for combustion versus ash content and mechanical resistance was of at least 15% of MSW, since the source of the ash is unidentified. Considering the net energy content, the best treatment was 25% of MSW, with 17,175 kJ kg-1. Nevertheless, it is strongly advised that further studies related to gas emissions are necessary.

Microgeração de energia elétrica (Abaixo de 100 kW) utilizando turbina Tesla modificada

An economical electricity generating system is developed, i.e., a boiler and turbine with a capacity ≤ 100 kw, to occupy a niche market where the existing steam systems are not economically viable. A Tesla turbine is used. It has been modified to provide greater torque, outperforming the deficiency inherent in the original Tesla turbine. It can operate with saturated steam produced by a boiler heated by biomass, gas, biodiesel, etc. The microgenerator consumes locally available fuel and can bring energy to millions of rural living Brazilians, where some kind of biomass is abundant. The Tesla turbine is compact, has no moving parts, and has endless application possibilities. A prototype system is also created to produce electricity with a boiler and generator.

Desenvolvimento de sistema de aquisição e processamento para aplicações em qualidade de energia

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Uma contribuição para o estudo da estrutura de bandas de energia em filmes finos de 'SNO IND.2'

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Análise termodinâmica e termoeconômica do aproveitamento do gás natural em sistemas de cogeração de energia de usinas de açúcar e álcool

Pós-graduação em Engenharia Mecânica - FEIS

Análise do aproveitamento do gás natural em plantas de cogeração e trigeração de energia em indústrias frigoríficas

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Participação da energia fóssil na produção dos fertilizantes industriais nitrogenados com ênfase na uréia

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Consumo de energia elétrica e desenvolvimento sócio-econômico nas regiões de Botucatu e Avaré

Pós-graduação em Agronomia (Energia na Agricultura) - FCA

Alternativas para a cogeração de energia em uma indústria de chapas de fibra de madeira

Pós-graduação em Agronomia (Energia na Agricultura) - FCA

Atendimento de energia elétrica domiciliar para comunidades isoladas de baixa potência do interior do estado do Pará através de um gaseificador de 1kw

No Pará, quase 21% de sua população, não tem acesso ao uso da energia elétrica na sua residência. Neste universo está o público alvo deste trabalho que são as comunidades isoladas. Dado a extensão territorial e a extensa bacia hidrográfica do Estado do Pará, estas comunidades dificilmente serão atendidas por extensão da rede de distribuição. A proposta deste trabalho consiste na sugestão de uso do caroço de Açaí como biomassa para um gaseificador indiano de 1 Kg/hora, co-corrente e topo aberto, adaptado e adequado às especificidades da região; o sistema de gaseificação é acoplado a um gerador de 2 KVA (Diesel ou Gasolina), para suprir com energia elétrica as comunidades isoladas, onde já existe a biomassa como resultado do processamento do Açaí e que vem sendo tratada como lixo. Neste contexto, foram pesquisados os programas governamentais que podem respaldar esta proposta, utilizando-a como uma das muitas opções de atendimento de energia elétrica através das fontes alternativas.

Modelagem e simulação de sistemas de geração de energia para o setor de petróleo e gás

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Lógica Fuzzy aplicada ao controle de um sistema híbrido de geração de energia elétrica: eólica, fotovoltaica e biogás

Pós-graduação em Engenharia Mecânica - FEG

Desenvolvimento e avaliação de uma miniestação ecoeficiente de tratamento de esgoto e reuso de águas, com sistemas registrador queimador, para baixa vazões de biogás e cogeração de energia

Pós-graduação em Engenharia Mecânica - FEG