Search Results - "Mesquita, Andre Luiz Amarante"

An extension of the Blade Element Momentum method applied to Diffuser Augmented Wind Turbines by Tavares Dias do Rio Vaz, Déborah Aline, Amarante Mesquita, André Luiz, Pinheiro Vaz, Jerson Rogério, Cavalcante Blanco, Claudio José, Pinho, João Tavares

“…•It is presented an innovative approach to the analysis of Diffuser Augmented Wind Turbines using Blade Element Momentum model.•The model extent of the…”
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A methodology for the transient behavior of horizontal axis hydrokinetic turbines by Amarante Mesquita, André Luiz, Amarante Mesquita, Alexandre Luiz, Palheta, Felipe Coutinho, Pinheiro Vaz, Jerson Rogério, Girão de Morais, Marcus Vinicius, Gonçalves, Carmo

“…•It is developed a methodology for design of horizontal axis hydrokinetic turbines.•The model uses the BEM for determining the power coefficient of the turbine…”
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Prediction method of centrifugal pump running in turbine mode based on losses analysis by Tchada, Abeyo Mayo, Sales E Souza, Davi Edson, Tchoumboué, Nsah-ko, Amarante Mesquita, André Luiz, Hendrick, Patrick

“…Interest of Pump as Turbine (PAT) is growing with diverse applications in engineering. Usually, the data of PATs are not available in the hands of pump…”
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An extension of BEM method applied to horizontal-axis wind turbine design by Vaz, Jerson Rogério Pinheiro, Pinho, João Tavares, Mesquita, André Luiz Amarante

“…A mathematical model is presented in this work, based on the Blade Element Momentum (BEM) theory for the horizontal-axis wind turbine design, taking into…”
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Waste-to-energy effect in municipal solid waste treatment for small cities in Brazil by Luís Padilha, Jessé, Luiz Amarante Mesquita, André

“…•Proposed methodology estimates the rate payers’ contribution for MSW management.•Landfill gas and AD are WTE solutions in MSW management for Brazilian small…”
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MUWOS - Multiple use water optimization system for the power generation and navigation trade-offs analysis by Moura de Figueiredo, Nelio, Cavalcante Blanco, Claudio José, Pinheiro Campos Filho, Lúcio Carlos, Amarante Mesquita, André Luiz

“…This article aimed to develop a model for managing multiple uses of water to minimize conflicts of use related to the operation of reservoir systems in…”
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Assessment of hydrokinetic energy resources downstream of hydropower plants by Holanda, Patrícia da Silva, Blanco, Claudio José Cavalcante, Mesquita, André Luiz Amarante, Brasil Junior, Antônio César Pinho, de Figueiredo, Nelio Moura, Macêdo, Emanuel Negrão, Secretan, Yves

“…Maximizing the performance of hydropower plants by taking advantage of the remaining energy downstream of dams via the installation of hydrokinetic turbines is…”
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Hydropower impact on the river flow of a humid regional climate by Hunt, Julian David, Falchetta, Giacomo, Zakeri, Behnam, Nascimento, Andreas, Schneider, Paulo Smith, Weber, Natália Assis Brasil, Mesquita, André Luiz Amarante, Barbosa, Paulo Sergio Franco, de Castro, Nivalde José

“…Land use and water management have considerable impacts on regional climates. This paper proposes that in humid regions with low wind patterns the construction…”
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Numerical and experimental study on the drying process of iron ore in wagons by Furtado, Maciel da Costa, Silva, Arthur José Cunha da, Fontana, Arthur dos Reis Lemos, Mesquita, André Luiz Amarante, Junior, Ronaldo Menezes dos Santos

“…Dust emissions resulting from handling and transporting particulate materials are a problem in the mining industry. These emissions are more accentuated when…”
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A model for velocity streamlines of airborne dust particles spreading caused by free-falling bulk materials by de Almeida Leão, Rodrigo Xavier, Silva Amorim, Leandro, Ferreira Martins, Marcio, Belich Junior, Humberto, Sarcinelli, Enrico, Amarante Mesquita, André Luiz

“…For a long time, the logistic of transportation of bulk materials, such as iron dust and other minerals, has been of great interest for industrial…”
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Enhancing Pump as Turbine (PAT) performances: A numerical investigation into the impact of impeller leading edge rounding by Tchada, Abeyo Mayo, Tchoumboué, Nsah-ko, Mesquita, André Luiz Amarante, Hendrick, Patrick

“…Pump As Turbine (PAT) utility represents a major advance in the field of hydraulic engineering. This work aims to improve the PAT performance characteristics…”
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Estimation of suspended sediment concentration in Guamá River in the Amazon region by de Oliveira, Pablo Abreu, Blanco, Claudio José Cavalcante, Mesquita, André Luiz Amarante, Lopes, David Franco, Filho, Manoel Domingos Castro Furtado

“…Monitoring of the suspended sediment concentration (SSC) is important for the analysis of morphological processes in watersheds and rivers, river habitats, and…”
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Pump-as-turbine for energy recovery in municipal water supply networks. A review by Souza, Davi Edson Sales e, Mesquita, André Luiz Amarante, Blanco, Claudio José Cavalcante

“…Recent studies recommended the recovery of energy incorporated to water distribution networks (WDNs) of municipal water supply systems (WSS) through systems…”
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Challenges and opportunities for a South America Waterway System by Hunt, Julian David, Pokhrel, Yadu, Chaudhari, Suyog, Mesquita, André Luiz Amarante, Nascimento, Andreas, Leal Filho, Walter, Biato, Marcel Fortuna, Schneider, Paulo Smith, Lopes, Maurício Antônio

“…South America has been developed from its coast to its hinterlands since the beginning of its Western colonization. However, to this point, no significant…”
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Environmental impact index for tidal power plants in amazon region coast by Progênio, Mayke Feitosa, Blanco, Claudio José Cavalcante, da Silva Cruz, Josias, da Costa Filho, Felipe Antônio Melo, Mesquita, André Luiz Amarante

“…In some coastal areas, tidal ranges represent an important energy potential. This energy is harnessed through tidal power plants (TPPs), which cause…”
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Investigation of hardwood/rubber modified asphalt: Experimental track implementation in Macapá-AP by Coelho, Johnny Gilberto Moraes, Amarante Mesquita, André Luiz, Dias, Carmen Gilda Barroso Tavares

“…•Modified asphalt binder with 6 % of H/S/R increase the complex modulus at low frequencies, at 180 °C.•Asphalt modified with H/S/R has better stability…”
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Optimum aerodynamic design for wind turbine blade with a Rankine vortex wake by Tavares Dias do Rio Vaz, Déborah Aline, Vaz, Jerson Rogério Pinheiro, Mesquita, André Luiz Amarante, Pinho, João Tavares, Pinho Brasil Junior, Antonio Cesar

“…This paper presents a model to optimize the distribution of chord and twist angle of horizontal axis wind turbine blades, taking into account the influence of…”
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Using hydropower waterway locks for energy storage and renewable energies integration by Andrade Furtado, Gilton Carlos de, Amarante Mesquita, André Luiz, Morabito, Alessandro, Hendrick, Patrick, Hunt, Julian D.

“…•Use of parallel pumps as turbines for power generation and energy storage.•Harnessing the structure of a lock for hybrid power generation.•Use of the grid as…”
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Contribution to the marine propeller hydrodynamic design for small boats in the Amazon region by FAVACHO, Breno Inglis, VAZ, Jerson Rogério Pinheiro, MESQUITA, André Luiz Amarante, LOPES, Fábio, MOREIRA, Antonio Luciano Seabra, SOEIRO, Newton Sure, ROCHA, Otávio Fernandes Lima da

“…ABSTRACTIn the Amazon, river navigation is very important due to the length of navigable rivers and the lack of alternative road networks. Boats usually…”
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Pressure Regulation in a Water Distribution Network Using Pumps as Turbines at Variable Speed for Energy Recovery by e Souza, Davi Edson Sales, Mesquita, André Luiz Amarante, Blanco, Claudio José Cavalcante

“…Pumps that function as turbines (PATs) are considered an economical solution to control pressure in water distribution networks (WDNs) in place of pressure…”
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