Feasibility of solar heating systems composed of recyclable packaging for low-income rural communities

Solar heaters are an appropriate technology in tropical and sub-tropical climates to heat bath water by solar energy. Low-cost solar heaters meet the demand of low-income rural communities which currently do not have access to this technology. Current research analyzes the economic viability of solar heaters, built with recyclable materials, to reduce electric energy bill. A solar heating system was built consisting of recyclable materials in accordance with the manuals provided by the Secretariat of Environment of the state of Paraná (SEMA). Duration of use of electric showers by families of rural properties was determined to calculate expenses and billing of electricity. Simulation and material costs showed that the system was feasible. Commercial solar heaters could be replaced at a cost of R$ 22.61 per month during 13 months.

Características Físico-Químicas, energéticas e desempenho da fibra de coco na sorção de óleo diesel e biodiesel

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

Cana-de-açúcar e álcool combustível: histórico, sustentabilidade e segurança energética

The cane sugar is important since the early days in the history of the country, following the discovery of Brazil since the colonial period, therefore, the culture has an important role in the Brazilian economy, being one of the main products. In the 1970s with the advent of the economic crisis, geopolitical and the possibility of depletion of oil, countries dependent on imported fuel, sought new energy alternatives. In Brazil, it was decreed in 1975 the creation of the National Alcohol Program - PROALCOOL, who had several years of rising, the increase of distilleries and marketing of cars powered with ethanol blend. Due to the decrease in the price of oil the importance of the program significantly reduced, returning to peak only in 1979, ie, the second phase of the program. Conceived as one of the vectors of the national response to the crisis in oil prices '70s, the program persisted at times rising in others not reaching for more than three decades. Brazil is the second largest ethanol producer, second only to the U.S., where the raw material comes from corn, which becomes a bottleneck biodiesel production because it competes with food production. New technologies developed to increase ethanol production combined with sustainability and economic viability are being held, the principal is the second generation ethanol, known as cellulosic ethanol, ethanol plus third and fourth generation.

Design Participativo para a Sustentabilidade: desenvolvimento de painéis modulares para fechamentos, utilizando bambu associado com terra e resíduos

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Desempenho operacional de transplante manual e mecanizado da cultura da alface

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Biomassa do fungo filamentoso Lasiodiplodia theobromae: composição química e utilização como nutriente para bioprocesso

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Avaliação da eficiência nutricional e economica de dietas para papagaios verdadeiros (Amazona aestiva) em cativeiro

Pós-graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia Animal - FEIS

Projeto preliminar de cogeração aplicado a um forno de produção de vidro plano

The objective of this paper is to realize the preliminary cogeneration project, to be applied on the output of a float glass furnace, aiming the energetic use of the furnace's by-products in other relevant applications on the site. It was analyzed the main points where the cycle could be installed and also the available technologies to energy recovery. After, it was chosen the installation point and the technology to be projected, evaluated the electric power generated and the cycle efficiency. Finally it was evaluated economical indicators in order to verify the project's economical feasibility

Proposta de captação de água de chuva de para fins não potáveis em projetos residenciais

Water is an economic, strategic and social valuable resource of the utmost importance to society. This renewable natural resource is increasingly scarce with the growing of populations, industries and agriculture, in addition to the pollution surface and underground water and the waste have aggravated this situation. Investments in the sector of water resources so that this resource meets in quantity and quality the demand from its multiple uses, represent a significant portion of national and regional budgets. Therefore, the use of alternative sources of water capture can reduce the pressure on conventional public water supply systems. In this work was designed and executed a rain water collection system to a residence in the city of Barueri (SP), which can be applied to other residences. In this system, the rooftop of the residence was used as the waterproof and capture area. The gutter and the PVC conductors were used for driving the water to two connected reservoirs. The stored water was designed to address activities that are not potable, such as washing clothes and external areas and garden irrigation. The system showed economic viability, with 34-month return of investment time, wherein after that period, in addition to environmental and social benefits derived from the implementation of the project, the economy made with the payment of public supply rates should be considered. This rainwater capture system is inexpensive and uses materials available in the market. Therefore, its application to a greater number of households should be encouraged as a measure of sustainable water management

Projeto preliminar de cogeração aplicado a um forno de produção de vidro plano

The objective of this paper is to realize the preliminary cogeneration project, to be applied on the output of a float glass furnace, aiming the energetic use of the furnace's by-products in other relevant applications on the site. It was analyzed the main points where the cycle could be installed and also the available technologies to energy recovery. After, it was chosen the installation point and the technology to be projected, evaluated the electric power generated and the cycle efficiency. Finally it was evaluated economical indicators in order to verify the project's economical feasibility

Proposta de captação de água de chuva de para fins não potáveis em projetos residenciais

Water is an economic, strategic and social valuable resource of the utmost importance to society. This renewable natural resource is increasingly scarce with the growing of populations, industries and agriculture, in addition to the pollution surface and underground water and the waste have aggravated this situation. Investments in the sector of water resources so that this resource meets in quantity and quality the demand from its multiple uses, represent a significant portion of national and regional budgets. Therefore, the use of alternative sources of water capture can reduce the pressure on conventional public water supply systems. In this work was designed and executed a rain water collection system to a residence in the city of Barueri (SP), which can be applied to other residences. In this system, the rooftop of the residence was used as the waterproof and capture area. The gutter and the PVC conductors were used for driving the water to two connected reservoirs. The stored water was designed to address activities that are not potable, such as washing clothes and external areas and garden irrigation. The system showed economic viability, with 34-month return of investment time, wherein after that period, in addition to environmental and social benefits derived from the implementation of the project, the economy made with the payment of public supply rates should be considered. This rainwater capture system is inexpensive and uses materials available in the market. Therefore, its application to a greater number of households should be encouraged as a measure of sustainable water management

Economic viability of retrofiting emitters in center pivot irrigation systems

Although several studies have been conducted to evaluate the uniformity of water application under center pivot irrigation systems, there are few studies concerning the economic perspective of such coefficient. The aim of this study is to present a methodology to accomplish an economic analysis as support for the decision-making to retrofit emitters in center pivot irrigation systems, and to attribute an economic meaning to the uniformity coefficient of water application taking into account the response function productivity to the amount of water applied and the sale price of the crops. In the hypothetic calculation example considering the variation of revenue of potato crop under center pivot irrigation system, it was verified that the area with uniformity coefficient of water application of 90% brought an income increase of BR$ 1,992.00, considering an area about 1,0 ha. Thus, it can be concluded that the methodology presented has met the objectives proposed in the study and made it possible to attribute an economical meaning to the coefficient of water uniformity application.

Economic analysis for oregano under irrigation considering economic risk factors

The oregano is a plant, rich in essential oil and very used as spice in the preparation of foods. The objective of this paper was to analyze the viability of irrigation for oregano in Presidente Prudente, São Paulo state, Brazil, including economic risk factors, their effect on irrigation total cost, as well as the different pumping kinds. The Monte Carlo simulation was utilized to study the economic factors: fixed cost, labor, maintenance, pumping and water. The use of irrigation for the oregano in the region of Presidente Prudente is indicated because of its economic feasibility and the reduced risks. The average values of the benefit/cost for all water depths tested were higher than 1, indicating viability. The use of irrigation promoted lower risks compared to the non irrigated crop. The micro irrigation system presented greater sensitivity to changes of prices of the equipment associated to the variation of the useful life of the system. The oregano selling price was the most important factor involved in annual net profit. The water cost was the factor of lesser influence on the total cost. Due to the characteristic of high drip irrigation frequency there was no difference between the tariffs based in use hour of electric energy classified as green and blue, which are characterized by applying different rates on the energy consumption and demand according to the hours of day and times of the year. For the studied region it was recommended drip irrigation water management of oregano with the daily application of 100% of pan evaporation Class A using electric motor with tariffs blue or green.

Desenvolvimento e implantação de transferência de manufatura para terceiros: estudo de caso

A presente dissertação tem por objetivo investigar os aspectos do processo de terceirização da atividade industrial em suas diversas etapas. São estudadas todas as fases, iniciando-se pelo planejamento das atividades e segue com o estudo da viabilidade econômica, com o levantamento dos benefícios potenciais (identificados e separados). Identificação dos fornecedores potenciais, desenvolvimento dos produtos, aprovação dos produtos, estudo da estrutura de custo e do preço a ser praticado, finalizando com o início dos fornecimentos. Para tanto, foi realizado o estudo de um caso de terceirização da produção em uma indústria de produtos para iluminação. O objetivo desta terceirização foi otimizar a variedade dos produtos fabricados sem entretanto, alterar o portifólio dos produtos comercializados . Para tanto, decidiu-se por desenvolver novas fontes de fornecimento para os produtos com menor volume de produção e com maior complexidade em suas construções. A planta de produção da empresa "Alfa" está localizada no estado de Nuevo Leon no México e tem como objetivo fornecer produtos de iluminação (lâmpadas incandescentes e fluorescentes) para os países da área do NAFTA (México, Canadá e Estados Unidos). O trabalho foi conduzido por uma equipe multidisciplinar, operando em estrutura matricial, localizada em pontos geograficamente distintos em função da atividade requerida de cada um dos membros da equipe. O trabalho mostra que este processo é viável, mas que envolve um significativo grau de complexidade para que se possa obter os resultados finais alinhados com as expectativas das partes envolvidas no início do processo. Observa-se que o comprometimento da alta administração é fundamental para garantir os meios e alinhamento da equipecom as estratégias definidas, bem como suportar a aderência da atividade aos preceitos estabelecidos. Conclui-se que a estruturação deste processo pode garantir melhores resultados nos aspectos de custo dos produtos, tempo de realização do processo e qualidade dos produtos em conformidade com as especificações.(AU)

Desenvolvimento e implantação de transferência de manufatura para terceiros: estudo de caso

A presente dissertação tem por objetivo investigar os aspectos do processo de terceirização da atividade industrial em suas diversas etapas. São estudadas todas as fases, iniciando-se pelo planejamento das atividades e segue com o estudo da viabilidade econômica, com o levantamento dos benefícios potenciais (identificados e separados). Identificação dos fornecedores potenciais, desenvolvimento dos produtos, aprovação dos produtos, estudo da estrutura de custo e do preço a ser praticado, finalizando com o início dos fornecimentos. Para tanto, foi realizado o estudo de um caso de terceirização da produção em uma indústria de produtos para iluminação. O objetivo desta terceirização foi otimizar a variedade dos produtos fabricados sem entretanto, alterar o portifólio dos produtos comercializados . Para tanto, decidiu-se por desenvolver novas fontes de fornecimento para os produtos com menor volume de produção e com maior complexidade em suas construções. A planta de produção da empresa "Alfa" está localizada no estado de Nuevo Leon no México e tem como objetivo fornecer produtos de iluminação (lâmpadas incandescentes e fluorescentes) para os países da área do NAFTA (México, Canadá e Estados Unidos). O trabalho foi conduzido por uma equipe multidisciplinar, operando em estrutura matricial, localizada em pontos geograficamente distintos em função da atividade requerida de cada um dos membros da equipe. O trabalho mostra que este processo é viável, mas que envolve um significativo grau de complexidade para que se possa obter os resultados finais alinhados com as expectativas das partes envolvidas no início do processo. Observa-se que o comprometimento da alta administração é fundamental para garantir os meios e alinhamento da equipecom as estratégias definidas, bem como suportar a aderência da atividade aos preceitos estabelecidos. Conclui-se que a estruturação deste processo pode garantir melhores resultados nos aspectos de custo dos produtos, tempo de realização do processo e qualidade dos produtos em conformidade com as especificações.(AU)