Comparação de métodos de estimativa da evapotranspiração de referência para região de Jaboticabal-SP

Pós-graduação em Agronomia (Ciência do Solo) - FCAV

Análise dos métodos de descrição do regime eólico e suas aplicações

A energia dos ventos é uma abundante fonte de energia renovável, limpa e disponível em quase todos os lugares. A geração da eletricidade através de fontes alternativas de energia como a eólica e a solar ganha grande importância diante da situação mundial em relação à preservação do meio ambiente e da necessidade de depender menos dos combustíveis fósseis como fontes de energia. No Brasil, algumas medidas precisas de vento, realizadas recentemente em diversos pontos do território nacional, indicam a existência de um imenso potencial eólico ainda não explorado. Para tanto se faz necessário estudos e revisões bibliográficas dos métodos de descrição e dimensionamento do regime eólico bem como as suas aplicações. Para isso foi feito uma análise do recurso eólico disponível na Região de Botucatu, utilizando os principais métodos de análise estatística e de determinação da energia produzida por um aerogerador.

Aplicação da teoria fuzzy no controle de sistemas de geração de energias alternativas

This paper presents the application and use of a methodology based on fuzzy theory and simulates its use in intelligent control of a hybrid system for generating electricity, using solar energy, photovoltaic and wind. When using a fuzzy control system, it reached the point of maximum generation of energy, thus shifting all energy generated from the alternative sources-solar photovoltaic and wind, cargo and / or batteries when its use not immediately. The model uses three variables used for entry, which are: wind speed, solar radiation and loading the bank of batteries. For output variable has to choose which of the batteries of the battery bank is charged. For the simulations of this work is used MATLAB software. In this environment mathematical computational are analyzed and simulated all mathematical modeling, rules and other variables in the system described fuzzy. This model can be used in a system of control of hybrid systems for generating energy, providing the best use of energy sources, sun and wind, so we can extract the maximum energy possible these alternative sources without any prejudice to the environment.

Caracterização física e química e potencial de deriva de caldas contendo surfatantes em pulverizações agrícolas

The aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of the addition of different surfactants in physical and chemical properties of spray solutions, droplets spectra and drift potential on agricultural spraying. The surfactants and concentrations (v v-1) were: Haiten (0.1%), Antideriva and Intec (0.05% and 0.1%). The following characteristics were analyzed: surface tension, viscosity, density and electric conductivity. The droplet size spectrum was determined by a laser particle analyzer (Mastersizer S®, version 2.15) including measurements of volume medium diameter (VMD), the percent of droplets below 50 and 100 μm (V50 e V100) and index span. In order to estimate the drift potential, a series of wind tunnel tests were performed with a Teejet XR 8003 flat fan nozzle at 200 kPa (medium droplets) used to apply the spray solutions containing water, the adjuvants and a food color dye (Brilliant blue FD & C no 1) at 0,6% m v-1. The drift was collected on nylon strips transversally fixed along the tunnel at different distances from the nozzle and different high from the bottom part of the tunnel. Drift deposits were evaluated by spectrophotometry. The results showed that the addition of adjuvants changed physical and chemical properties of spray solutions in different magnitudes according to the surfactant. Surfactants changed the droplet spectrum and drift potential, indicating that higher VMD and smaller V100 induced higher percentage of drift.

Eficácia do flutriafol e do flutriafol + tiofanato metílico aplicados com gotas finas ou médias no controle da ferrugem asiática da soja

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of fine and medium droplets in the performance of flutriafol and thiophanate methyl + flutriafol for the control of Asian Soybean Rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi Sydow & Sydow). The experiment was a 2 x 2 factorial design (2 droplet sizes x 2 fungicides) resulting in four treatments with six replications. The experimental area was set up with 24 plots (50 x 21 m). In each plot there was a central assessment area with 10 x 20 m. To the each plot there was a non-treated area placed in opposed direction to the wind. The evaluations of rust control were made by of the calculation of incidence (percentage of plants with rust), severity (level of infection), defoliations and soybean yield. The results were analyzed by the calculation of the confidence interval at 90%. The study was set up in curative control conditions with average infestation of 68.6%, average severity in the lower part of the canopy was of 35.9% and on the upper parte it was 4.57%. The results of severity, defoliation and productivity did not show statistical difference among the treatments. However, it was observed that in general there was tendency of better results with the application of flutriafol alone comparing with thiophanate methyl + flutriafol, since there was a small difference between two commercial products in the flutriafol active ingredient content (62.5 g ha-1 to the flutriafol alone and 60 g ha-1 to the thiophanate methyl + flutriafol). There was no statistical difference between fine and medium droplets. This fact can be explained by the characteristics of systemic action of the flutriafol and by the type of control made (curative). The flutriafol, being a systemic fungicide is less sensitive to the better coverage provided by the smaller droplets and, on the curative control, the amount of product deposited can became more import than coverage, mainly on the superior part of the leaves. These leaves are healthier than the inferior leaves that in general are the first to become completely compromised by the rust, losing importance to the plant. By this reason, medium droplets appear to have offered similar performance even not offering advantages in the leaf coverage. This fact may become important because in the practical side of the use of medium droplets, since this may increase the amount of time to spray, mainly because the fine and very fine droplets have more limitations related to drift and evaporation.

Projeto de adaptação do sistema de injeção do túnel transônico para ensaios em bocais de foguete

In this work, the project of a new experimental facility to be installed at the Aerodynamics Division of the Institute of Aeronautics and Space is presented. This new facility will provide means to perform experimental campaigns to analyze the flow behavior at different rocket nozzle concepts using cold gas that will be obtained from a modification of the Pilot Transonic Wind Tunnel air system. The new installation will enable less expensive experiments in a more secure environment, since the cold gas experimental procedures do not demand fuel storage and burn and security procedures are much less severe. Furthermore, experiments can be carried with different types of sensors, commonly used in wind tunnel tests. Also, the optical access is facilitated enabling the use of optical techniques for the characterization of flow properties inside the nozzles, such as pressure and temperature sensitive painting. The full project design and the operation conditions will be showed, as also some technical considerations about the flor behavior in the facility

Considerações sobre a análise de segunda ordem de estais utilizados em torres metálicas e flares

This work is consideration of an analysis of second-order (nonlinear analysis) applied to e metal towers and flares. The analysis is mainly done using the wind efforts and the weight of the structure. The analysis itself is carried out with the aid of a structural analysis software, SAP2000 where two proposes modeling. The first for the linear effects and the second for the nonlinear effects

Projeto estrutural de galpão metálico segundo recomendações da NBR8800

This work deals in a general way, the history and advantages of steel buildings, as well as its increasing usage in Brazil in the last century. This work also generally describes some types and its uses of metal frame. It also demonstrates the use of the NBR 8800: 2008 standard and its calculation methods through the scale out materials regulated in Brazil for an industrial warehouse project small and simple portico metal frame. Given that the construction requirements include a locational influence following the normative indications of the NBR 6123, for the winding scale out, since this effect combined with the permanent loads must be seriously evaluated due to the shape type effort about acting simultaneous axial force and bending moments obeying the limitations applied to the structure according to NBR 8800. As it has been explained the calculations that ensures mechanical stability and suggesting an analysis of the efficiency of the used materials

Projeto de adaptação do sistema de injeção do túnel transônico para ensaios em bocais de foguete

In this work, the project of a new experimental facility to be installed at the Aerodynamics Division of the Institute of Aeronautics and Space is presented. This new facility will provide means to perform experimental campaigns to analyze the flow behavior at different rocket nozzle concepts using cold gas that will be obtained from a modification of the Pilot Transonic Wind Tunnel air system. The new installation will enable less expensive experiments in a more secure environment, since the cold gas experimental procedures do not demand fuel storage and burn and security procedures are much less severe. Furthermore, experiments can be carried with different types of sensors, commonly used in wind tunnel tests. Also, the optical access is facilitated enabling the use of optical techniques for the characterization of flow properties inside the nozzles, such as pressure and temperature sensitive painting. The full project design and the operation conditions will be showed, as also some technical considerations about the flor behavior in the facility

Considerações sobre a análise de segunda ordem de estais utilizados em torres metálicas e flares

This work is consideration of an analysis of second-order (nonlinear analysis) applied to e metal towers and flares. The analysis is mainly done using the wind efforts and the weight of the structure. The analysis itself is carried out with the aid of a structural analysis software, SAP2000 where two proposes modeling. The first for the linear effects and the second for the nonlinear effects

Projeto estrutural de galpão metálico segundo recomendações da NBR8800

This work deals in a general way, the history and advantages of steel buildings, as well as its increasing usage in Brazil in the last century. This work also generally describes some types and its uses of metal frame. It also demonstrates the use of the NBR 8800: 2008 standard and its calculation methods through the scale out materials regulated in Brazil for an industrial warehouse project small and simple portico metal frame. Given that the construction requirements include a locational influence following the normative indications of the NBR 6123, for the winding scale out, since this effect combined with the permanent loads must be seriously evaluated due to the shape type effort about acting simultaneous axial force and bending moments obeying the limitations applied to the structure according to NBR 8800. As it has been explained the calculations that ensures mechanical stability and suggesting an analysis of the efficiency of the used materials

Nitric Oxide in the Exhaled Breath Condensate of Healthy Volunteers Collected With a Reusable Device

Background: The analysis of exhaled breath condensate (EBC) is a non-invasive technique that enables the determination of several volatile and nonvolatile substances produced in the respiratory tract, whose measurement may be useful for the diagnosis and monitoring of several respiratory diseases. Objective: The aim of this study was to produce a low-cost reusable device in order to sample exhaled breath condensate in healthy adult volunteers, and to determine the concentration of nitric oxide in the sample collected. Material and methods: The apparatus was made with a U-shaped tube of borosilicate glass. The tube was placed in a container with ice, and unidirectional respiratory valves were fitted to the distal end. Afterwards, nitric oxide was measured in the exhaled breath condensate (EBC) by chemiluminescence. Results: The total cost of the device was $120.20. EBC samples were obtained from 116 volunteers of both sexes, aged between 20 and 70. The mean volume of exhaled breath condensate collected during 10 minutes was 1.0 +/- 0.6 mL, and the mean level of nitric oxide was 12.99 +/- 14.38 mu M (median 8.72 mu M). There was no correlation between the nitric oxide levels in the exhaled breath condensate and age or gender. Conclusion: We demonstrate that it is possible to fabricate a low-cost, efficient, reusable device in order to collect and determine nitric oxide levels in EBC. We have identified no correlation between the nitric oxide levels present in the EBC obtained with this method with either age or sex. (C) 2011 SEPAR. Published by Elsevier Espana, S.L. All rights reserved.

Changes in phytoplankton composition in response to tides, wind-induced mixing conditions, and freshwater outflows in an urbanised estuarine complex

Recent reports have shown an increase in potentially harmful phytoplankton in Santos bay (Southeastern Brazilian Coast), located in a highly urbanised estuarine complex. Prediction of blooms is, thus, essential but the phytoplankton community structure in very dynamic regions is difficult to determine. In the present work, we discriminate bloom forming microphytoplankton dominance and their relationship to physical and meteorological variables to look for patterns observed in different tides and seasons. Comparing 8 distinct situations, we found five scenarios of dominance that could be related to winds, tides and rainfall: i) Surfers, diatoms occurring during high surf zone energies; ii) Sinkers, represented by larger celled diatoms during spring tide, after periods of high precipitation rates; iii) Opportunistic mixers, composed of chain forming diatoms with small or elongate cells occurring during neap tides; iv) Local mixers, microplanktonic diatoms and dinoflagellates which occurred throughout the 298 sampling stations; and v) Mixotrophic dinoflagellates, after intense estuarine discharges. Results suggest alterations in the temporal patterns for some bloom-forming species, while others appeared in abundances above safe limits for public health. This approach can also illustrate possible impacts of changes in freshwater discharge in highly urbanised estuaries.

Identificação de ondas de Rossby a partir de diagramas de Hovmoller da concentração de clorofila entre as latitudes de 25o S e 45o S do Oceano Atlântico

Ondas de Rossby são ondas planetárias oceânicas de ocorrência quase global com comprimentos de onda da ordem de centenas a milhares de quilômetros, períodos da ordem de meses a anos e amplitudes superficiais da ordem de centímetros, causando anomalia da altura da superfície do mar (AASM). Transportando grandes quantidades de energia e influenciando diretamente a circulação de larga escala e o clima global, sua propagação de fase acontece sempre para oeste e sua velocidade é predominantemente uma função da latitude. É sabido que relações entre AASM e concentração de clorofila (CC) podem ser encontradas em todas as bacias oceânicas, evidenciando uma clara influência de fenômenos físicos em fenômenos biológicos. O presente trabalho visa a identificação de ondas de Rossby através da visualização de dados de CC, que, quando comparados a de AASM, apresentaram comprimento, período e velocidade de fase conforme previsto teoricamente para ondas de Rossby baroclínicas do primeiro modo vertical. A região de estudo, entre as latitudes de 25o S e 45o S, é caracterizada pela presença da Corrente do Atlântico Sul, da convergência subtropical e da faixa de rotacional nulo do vento e é, portanto, sede de importantes fenômenos oceanográficos de larga escala. Ambos os conjuntos de dados foram obtidos por sensoriamento remoto e submetidos a uma cadeia de filtros bidimensionais de resposta impulsiva finita (FIR2D) cujo funcionamento de baseia no princípio de convolução entre a série temporal e uma matriz-filtro. Os sinais filtrados foram decompostos em componentes propagantes e não-propagantes e entre os propagantes foi feita a separação das componentes em diversas bandas espectrais definidas por seus períodos centrais. Diagramas de Hovmoller foram confeccionados e as velocidades de fase foram obtidas através da transformada de Radon. A conclusão do trabalho evidenciou uma clara influência das ondas de Rossby sobre a distribuição de clorofila ao longo da região estudada.

Identificação de ondas de Rossby a partir de diagramas de Hovmoller da concentração de clorofila entre as latitudes de 25o S e 45o S do Oceano Atlântico

Ondas de Rossby são ondas planetárias oceânicas de ocorrência quase global com comprimentos de onda da ordem de centenas a milhares de quilômetros, períodos da ordem de meses a anos e amplitudes superficiais da ordem de centímetros, causando anomalia da altura da superfície do mar (AASM). Transportando grandes quantidades de energia e influenciando diretamente a circulação de larga escala e o clima global, sua propagação de fase acontece sempre para oeste e sua velocidade é predominantemente uma função da latitude. É sabido que relações entre AASM e concentração de clorofila (CC) podem ser encontradas em todas as bacias oceânicas, evidenciando uma clara influência de fenômenos físicos em fenômenos biológicos. O presente trabalho visa a identificação de ondas de Rossby através da visualização de dados de CC, que, quando comparados a de AASM, apresentaram comprimento, período e velocidade de fase conforme previsto teoricamente para ondas de Rossby baroclínicas do primeiro modo vertical. A região de estudo, entre as latitudes de 25o S e 45o S, é caracterizada pela presença da Corrente do Atlântico Sul, da convergência subtropical e da faixa de rotacional nulo do vento e é, portanto, sede de importantes fenômenos oceanográficos de larga escala. Ambos os conjuntos de dados foram obtidos por sensoriamento remoto e submetidos a uma cadeia de filtros bidimensionais de resposta impulsiva finita (FIR2D) cujo funcionamento de baseia no princípio de convolução entre a série temporal e uma matriz-filtro. Os sinais filtrados foram decompostos em componentes propagantes e não-propagantes e entre os propagantes foi feita a separação das componentes em diversas bandas espectrais definidas por seus períodos centrais. Diagramas de Hovmoller foram confeccionados e as velocidades de fase foram obtidas através da transformada de Radon. A conclusão do trabalho evidenciou uma clara influência das ondas de Rossby sobre a distribuição de clorofila ao longo da região estudada