Uma nova estratégia na determinação de macroelementos :'K', 'Ca', e 'Mg em plantas medicinais empregando espectrometria de absorção atômica com fonte contínua e alta resolução

A simple and fast method to determine Ca, K and Mg in a single aliquot of medicinal plants by HR-CS FAAS is proposed. The secondary lines for Ca (239.856 nm) and K (404.414 nm), and the alternate line measured at wing of the secondary line for Mg at (202.588 nm) allowed calibration within the 20 - 500 mg.L-1 Ca and K, and 1.0 - 80 mg.L-1 Mg. Twenty samples and three plant certified materials were analyzed. Results were in agreement at a 95% confidence level with reference values. Limits of detection were 2.4 mg.L-1 Ca, 1.9 mg.L-1 K and 0.3 mg.L-1 Mg. The RSD (n=12) were ≤ 5.1% and recoveries were between 83 and 108% for all analytes.

Análise dosimétrica de perfis de distribuições radiais de doses relativas de um aplicador de betaterapia de 90Sr+90Y utilizando o código MCNP-4C e filmes raiocrômicos

Although they are no longer manufactured, the applicators of 90Sr +90Y acquired in the decades of 1990 are still in use, by having half-life of 28.5 years. These applicators have calibration certificate given by their manufacturers, where few have been recalibrated. Thus it becomes necessary to accomplish thorough dosimetry of these applicators. This paper presents a dosimetric analysis distribution radial dose profiles for emitted by an 90Sr+90Y betatherapy applicator, using the MCNP-4C code to simulate the distribution radial dose profiles and radiochromium films to get them experimentally . The results with the simulated values were compared with the results of experimental measurements, where both curves show similar behavior, which may validate the use of MCNP-4C and radiochromium films for this type of dosimetry

Identificação de bandas espectrais para detecção de cultura de cana-de-açúcar sadia e doente utilizando câmara hiperespectral embarcada em VANT

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Concordância entre o débito cardíaco estimado através das técnicas de termodiluição transpulmonar e de análise de contorno de pulso e a técnica de termodiluição de artéria pulmonar em cães anestesiados com isoflurano

Pós-graduação em Anestesiologia - FMB

Determinação simultânea de biomarcadores de função renal em urina utilizando dispositivo analítico microfluídico em papel

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Consultório odontológico: uma AET utilizando-se da EWA

This work tells the first steps of a larger project, that has for objective to develop the ergonomic evaluation of clinics odontologics installed in the Basic Units of Health of the municipal districts from São Paulo of São José dos Campos and Bauru. It is looked for to the end of the work to have characterized them, making possible like this the analysis in the way as it happens the interface among the users, equipments and atmosphere. For so much some will be used methodologies consecrated in the international scenery. It is told the results obtained with the first developed analysis, as test equal calibration of the chosen methodologies, as well as determination of procedures and worn-out times, for planning of the process.

Modelo mecânico para estruturas lineares em concreto armado - uma abordagem acoplada entre a mecânica do dano e algoritmos de otimização

Modelos escritos através dos conceitos da Mecânica do Dano no Contínuo representam atualmente uma alternativa consistente para a simulação numérica do comportamento de estruturas constituídas por materiais quase frágeis, onde a perda de rigidez em função da fissuração crescente é o fator preponderante da resposta não-linear de seus elementos estruturais. No entanto, modelos de dano apresentam forte dependência de parâmetros internos usados para descrever os critérios e evolução das variáveis de dano, que devem ser calibrados adequadamente para uma resposta mecânica coerente da estrutura. Neste contexto, o artigo mostra um estudo sobre a calibração de parâmetros do modelo de dano de Mazars e sua aplicação na análise numérica de vigas e pórticos planos em concreto armado. O Método dos Mínimos Quadrados é adotado para resolver o problema, em conjunto com a técnica de Gauss-Newton. Em virtude da ausência de resultados experimentais para diversas classes de resistência do concreto, como referência para o processo de calibração, são adotados alguns modelos constitutivos teóricos tanto à tração quanto à compressão. Esse processo de calibração de parâmetros é incorporado a um modelo mecânico em elementos finitos para análise de barras em concreto armado, com a consideração conjunta dos mecanismos complementares de resistência ao cisalhamento, como efeito de pino, armadura transversal e engrenamento de agregados. Uma lei constitutiva exponencial para o decaimento da resistência à tração do concreto é proposta com o objetivo de simular o comportamento do tipo tension softening do material. Testes de simulação envolvendo o modelo proposto foram realizados, comparando-se com resultados experimentais e numéricos mostrando a boa precisão e capacidade de obtenção de cargas últimas em estruturas de barras em concreto armado.

Determinação do teor alcoólico de vodcas: uma abordagem multidisciplinar no ensino da física, química e matemática

In this paper, it is proposed an experimental activity to be developed with high school students, addressing the concepts of density and surface tension from a multidisciplinary approach among Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. In this proposal, students are challenged to determine the alcohol content of vodkas from intensive physical properties of liquids. Two calibration curves were obtained, one for density and another for surface tension as a function of ethanol concentration in water. The alcohol levels obtained from these properties were very close to the values given by manufacturers, due the similarity of these beverages with ethanol-water binary mixtures.

Determinação de sacarose no xarope artificial de groselha por medidas de viscosidade: uma abordagem interdisciplinar

The development of the National Curriculum Parameters for High School (PCN) is established from a logic in which the disciplines are integrated and coordinated in order to promote interdisciplinarity. However, there are few didactic-pedagogic activities that enable teachers in practice to reach this goal. In this paper, we propose an experimental activity to be used with High School students, addressing the concept of viscosity from an interdisciplinary perspective between the disciplines of Physics and Chemistry. For that purpose, flow times of sucrose solutions of different concentrations will be measured in a glass Ford and these data will be used to construct a calibration curve, which will be used to determine the concentration of sucrose in artificial flavor syrup of gooseberry.

Desenvolvimento de dispositivos computacionais para registro de dados pluviométricos e análise operacional de pluviômetros basculantes

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Simulação numérica de fluxo de águas subterrâneas do aquífero Rio Claro, na região do campus da UNESP - Rio Claro, SP

The water management in any area is highly important to the success of many business and also of life and the understanding of your relationship with the environment brings better control to its demand. I.e. hydrogeological studies are needed under better understanding of the behavior of an aquifer, so that its management is done so as not to deplete or harm it. The objective of this work is the numerical modeling in transient regime of a portion of the Rio Claro aquifer formation in order to get answers about its hydrogeological parameters, its main flow direction and also its most sensitive parameters. A literature review and conceptual characterization of the aquifer, combined with field campaigns and monitoring of local water level (NA), enabled the subsequent construction of the mathematical model by finite elements method, using the FEFLOW 6.1 ® computational algorithm. The study site includes the campus of UNESP and residential and industrial areas of Rio Claro city. Its area of 9.73 km ² was divided into 318040 triangular elements spread over six layers, totaling a volume of 0.25 km³. The local topography and geological contacts were obtained from previous geological and geophysical studies as well as profiles of campus wells and SIAGAS / CPRM system. The seven monitoring wells on campus were set up as observation points for calibration and checking of the simulation results. Sampling and characterization of Rio Claro sandstones shows up a high hydrological and lithological heterogeneity for the aquifer formation. The simulation results indicate values of hydraulic conductivity between 10-6 and 10-4 m / s, getting the Recharge/Rainfall simulation in transient ratio at 13%. Even with the simplifications imposed on the model, it was able to represent the fluctuations of local NA over a year of monitoring. The result was the exit of 3774770 m³ of water and the consequently NA fall. The model is considered representative for the...

Qualidade da água no município de Lençóis Paulista-SP e Comparação entre métodos de purificação de água

The purpose of a water treatment plant (WTP) is to provide quality water to the population in the municipality where it is operate, being directly linked to the health of the community. The efficiency of a water treatment is directly related to the quality and reliability of the methods used. The analytical results of any laboratory test or calibration is a critical process for any company today. A tool used to assist in a quality management system process is ISO/IEC 17025:2005. Given the above, the objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of an ETA located in Lençóis Paulista-SP, using the analytical results obtained by physical, chemical and microbiological determinations in the period 1-30 October 2015. Such determinations are grounded in compliance with current Ordinance 2914 the Ministry of Health and the Quality Management System, which is required for all laboratories carrying out laboratory tests for control and surveillance of water quality for human consumption

Qualidade das medidas antropométricas produzidas em unidades de atenção básica à saúde da região de Botucatu-SP, Brasil

The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of weight measurements produced in Primary Health Care Centers in Botucatu and surroundings. 14 Health Care Centers were included, all of them located in four towns in the area of Botucatu (4,555; 5,656; 18,761 and 128,397 inhabitants). General conditions and scale calibration conditions found in those Health Care Centers were evaluated. In order to evaluate the weight accuracy obtained by the local team, 10 adult users of each Center were addressed by the rater during the service routine in order to get a new weight evaluation, immediately after the measurement made by the team. The statistic method applied for checking the weight measurement held in the Heath Care Center and the scales accuracy was the measurement error technique (MET). The results have showed that out of 19 scales, 6 of them overestimated the weight by 50 grams, 1 of them underestimated the weight by 200 grams and the others were accurate. Evaluated as a group, the result of the scale MET was 44.3g. Regarding the conformity of the measures obtained by the MET of the adults weighing in the Health Care Centers compared to the ones obtained by the researcher, the expected result was obtained in only one Center (< 100g). The results have showed data compromise, rather due to lack of health team training than due to the conditions of the equipment used for the measurement.

Inspeção periódica de pulverizadores nas principais regiões de produção de soja no Brasil

The aim of this study was to evaluate the evolution of calibration and maintenance practices for crop sprayers on soybean production areas in Brazil, in the 2006 and 2007 seasons, based on the Project IPP data. Therefore, the evaluation covered issues related to calibration, maintenance condition and the main components of 103 sprayers distributed in the following states: Rio Grande do Sul (35), Paraná (60), and, Mato Grosso do Sul (8). The evaluations were done at the rate of one sprayer per farm. The most frequent problems were related to the pressure gauge, spray leaks and calibration errors greater than 50% of the desired volume rate. The analysis of the application rate showed a tendency for the farmers to apply volume rates below the desired value. In 2006 the errors of the application rate were significant, with 70.4% for Rio Grande do Sul State, 74.5% for Paraná State and 37.5% for Mato Grosso do Sul State. In 2007 there was a reduction of errors, with averages of 50.0% for Rio Grande do Sul and 66.7% for Paraná. In general terms, the results showed improvements on the use, maintenance and calibration processes for crop sprayers on the areas covered by the Project IPP, with reductions on average indexes for calibration errors, leaks and bad tips, among other issues.

Parameterization of bio-optical models for estimating chlorophyll-a concentration in a tropical eutrophic reservoir

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)