Search Results - "Moreira, J R"

Research priorities for negative emissions by Fuss, S, Jones, C D, Kraxner, F, Peters, G P, Smith, P, Tavoni, M, van Vuuren, D P, Canadell, J G, Jackson, R B, Milne, J, Moreira, J R, Nakicenovic, N, Sharifi, A, Yamagata, Y

“…Carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere (CDR)-also known as 'negative emissions'-features prominently in most 2 °C scenarios and has been under increased…”
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A Biorefinery for Mobility? by Pacca, S, Moreira, J. R

“…Biofuels are considered as a carbon neutral alternative to hydrocarbons in the transport sector and this approach has triggered concerns about the impact the…”
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Two semi-analytical approaches for solving condensation shocks in supersonic nozzle flows by Bolaños-Acosta, A.F., Restrepo, J.C., Simões-Moreira, J.R.

“…•This paper presents the comparisons of two models for gas condensation in supersonic flow. One is a flow discontinuity based on the solution of the…”
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Performance tests of two small trigeneration pilot plants by Rocha, M.S., Andreos, R., Simões-Moreira, J.R.

“…Trigeneration systems have been used with advantage in the last years in distributed electricity generation systems as a function of a growth of natural gas…”
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Thermal design of a tray-type distillation column of an ammonia/water absorption refrigeration cycle by Zavaleta-Aguilar, E.W., Simões-Moreira, J.R.

“…The goal of this paper is to present an analysis of a segmented weir sieve-tray distillation column for a 17.58 kW (5 TR) ammonia/water absorption…”
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Void Fraction Measurement and Signal Analysis from Multiple-Electrode Impedance Sensors by Rocha, M. S., Simões-Moreira, J. R.

“…Void fraction sensors are important instruments not only for monitoring two-phase flow, but for furnishing an important parameter for obtaining flow map…”
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Energy storage in the energy transition context: A technology review by Gallo, A.B., Simões-Moreira, J.R., Costa, H.K.M., Santos, M.M., Moutinho dos Santos, E.

“…Concerns about climate change as well as fossil fuel usage restrictions motivate the energy transition to a sustainable energy sector requiring very high…”
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Numerical solution of the two-phase expansion of a metastable flashing liquid jet using the dispersion-controlled dissipative scheme by Avila, J. A. J., Pimenta, M. M., Simões-Moreira, J. R.

“…This paper presents a study of the stationary phenomenon of superheated or metastable liquid jets, flashing into a two‐dimensional axisymmetric domain, while…”
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A simple impedance method for determining ethanol and regular gasoline mixtures mass contents by Rocha, M.S., Simões-Moreira, J.R.

“…A simple electric impedance sensor embedded in ethanol and regular gasoline blends for determining mass ratios was built and tested in the present work. It was…”
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Anatomic Variations in Vascular and Collecting Systems of Kidneys From Deceased Donors by Costa, H.C, Moreira, R.J, Fukunaga, P, Fernandes, R.C, Boni, R.C, Matos, A.C

“…Abstract Introduction Nephroureterectomy for transplantation has increased owing to the greater number of deceased donors. Anatomic variations may complicate…”
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Horizontal tube bundle falling film distiller for ammonia–water mixtures by Zavaleta-Aguilar, E.W., Simões-Moreira, J.R.

“…•This paper deals with experiments of a distillation process of ammonia–water mixtures using the falling film technology.•Laboratory tests were carried out and…”
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Fabrication and Hydrodynamic Characterization of a Microfluidic Device for Cell Adhesion Tests in Polymeric Surfaces by Ponmozhi, J, Moreira, J M R, Mergulhão, F J, Campos, J B L M, Miranda, J M

“…A fabrication method is developed to produce a microfluidic device to test cell adhesion to polymeric materials. The process is able to produce channels with…”
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Influence of flow rate variation on the development of Escherichia coli biofilms by Moreira, J. M. R., Teodósio, J. S., Silva, F. C., Simões, M., Melo, L. F., Mergulhão, F. J.

“…This work investigates the effect of flow rate variation on mass transfer and on the development of Escherichia coli biofilms on a flow cell reactor under…”
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A model to search for birth probabilities of mammal populations using fertility data by Moreira, J R, Eagle, M, Gillespie, O J, Davidson, A, Marriott, F H C, Macdonald, D W

“…A model was constructed to predict monthly birth probabilities using mammalian fertility data. We used a sample of 147 female capybaras (Hydrochoerus…”
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Superstimulation prior to the ovum pick-up to improve in vitro embryo production in lactating and non-lactating Holstein cows by Vieira, L.M., Rodrigues, C.A., Castro Netto, A., Guerreiro, B.M., Silveira, C.R.A., Moreira, R.J.C., Sá Filho, M.F., Bó, G.A., Mapletoft, R.J., Baruselli, P.S.

“…The present study evaluated the efficacy of superstimulation with p-FSH (Folltropin) before the ovum pick-up (OPU) on IVP in lactating and nonlactating…”
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The alcohol program by Moreira, Jose R, Goldemberg, Jose

“…The rational for the launching of the Alcohol Program from sugarcane in Brazil in the mid-1970’s is described as an answer to the first “oil crisis” as well as…”
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Hydrodynamic considerations on the performance of chilled water thermal storage tanks in the discharge cycle by Milaré, M. M., Rocha, M. S., Simões-Moreira, J. R.

“…The paper analyzes the effect of hydrodynamic viscous boundary layer growth over the performance of a thermal storage tank during the discharge cycle. As well…”
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The Testis of Capybaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) by Moreira, J. R., Clarke, J. R., MacDonald, D. W.

“…We examined the histology of testes of 134 capybaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) and the relationship among mass of testes, body mass, and the ratio of…”
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The effects of surface properties on Escherichia coli adhesion are modulated by shear stress by Moreira, J M R, Araújo, J D P, Miranda, J M, Simões, M, Melo, L F, Mergulhão, F J

“…The adhesion of Escherichia coli to glass and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) at different flow rates (between 1 and 10 ml s(-1)) was monitored in a parallel plate…”
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Pressure drop and flashing mechanisms in refrigerant expansion devices by Simões-Moreira, J.R, Bullard, C.W

“…This paper examines a novel pressure drop mechanism as well as flow choking conditions that determine mass flow rate in refrigerant expansion devices. For this…”
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