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Adsorption of Cu ions onto a 1.10 phenanthroline-grafted Brazilian bentonite
(2003-02-01)The grafting, by chemical adsorption, of molecular 1.10-phenanthroline (OP) onto some Brazilian bentonite (montmorillonites) was studied to improve their adsorptive capacities to remove Cu ions from synthetic wastewater. ... -
Advances in the adsorptive particulate flotation process
(09/18/2003)The removal of contaminants from liquid effluents by the adsorptive particulate flotation (APF) process, including new adsorbents and flotation devices, are reported. Herein, contaminants are adsorbed (and/or absorbed) ... -
Airflow and insulation effects on simultaneous syngas and biochar production in a top-lit updraft biomass gasifier
(2017-10-11)The objective of this study was to understand the effect of airflow and insulation on syngas and biochar generations of rice hulls and woodchips in a top-lit updraft gasifier. Biochar yield decreased with increasing airflow. ... -
Analysis and prediction of welding distortion in complex structures using elastic finite element method
(2012-07)The Elastic Finite Element Method based on the inherent strain theory is used to predict the welding distortion of ship structures. In addition, a method to predict welding distortion of complex structures by using elastic ... -
Application of survey on energy consumption and occupancy in residential buildings. An experience in Southern Italy
(2018-08-01)The aim of the study was to create and administer a questionnaire to collect data and obtain typical occupancy profiles of residential buildings. The survey was developed by considering previous experiences conducted in ... -
The Balance Score Card for the Design and Validation Instrumens to Measure the Academic Teachers´s Achievement and Performance
(2012-07-04)The evaluation of faculty work is critical for the university accreditation. Moreover, particularly sensitive to this related tendency of faculty work evaluation; it is necessary to go beyond the knowledge factor and ... -
The balance store card for the design and validation instruments to measure the academic teacher's achievement and performance
(2012-12)The evaluation of faculty work is critical for the university accreditation. Moreover, particularly sensitive to this related tendency of faculty work evaluation; it is necessary to go beyond the knowledge factor and ... -
Behavioral and Physical Factors Influencing Energy Building Performances in Mediterranean Climate
(2015-11-01)The residential sector is used to test the relative roles of socioeconomic and behavioral variables of occupants as compared with the climate and physical building characteristics. The study is carried out considering a ... -
Bio-Inspired Electricity Storage Alternatives to Support Massive Demand-Side Energy Generation: A Review of Applications at Building Scale
(MDPI, 2021-07-26)This work has its origin in the growing demands of energy regulations to meet future local targets and to propose a global implementation framework. A literature review related to conventional electrical energy storage ... -
Biomass carbonization - Production and characterization of biochar from rice husks
(2019 7th International Engineering, Sciences and Technology Conference (IESTEC)2019 7th International Engineering, Sciences and Technology Conference (IESTEC), 2019-12-30)El presente trabajo consistió en producir y caracterizar carbón vegetal a partir de la cascarilla de arroz. La cascarilla de arroz fue generada en un reactor de flujo ascendente tipo Top-lit. Este proceso fue favorable ... -
Biomimicry-Based Strategies for Urban Heat Island Mitigation: A Numerical Case Study under Tropical Climate
(MDPI, 2021-07-06)In recent years, demographic growth has caused cities to expand their urban areas, increasing the risk of overheating, creating insurmountable microclimatic conditions within the urban area, which is why studies have been ... -
Characterization of Biochar from Rice Hulls and Wood Chips Produced in a Top-Lit Updraft Biomass Gasifier
(2016-01-01)The objective of this study was to characterize biochar produced from rice hulls and wood chips in a top-lit updraft gasifier. Biochar from four airflows (8, 12, 16, or 20 L min-1) and two insulation conditions (not insulated ... -
Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation of Coal Gasification in a Circulating Fluidized Bed Reactor
(2019-10-09)One of the applications of coal as a fuel is the production of gas through circulating fluidized bed technology. The modeling of these systems allows verifying and optimizing the design and operation parameters of gasifiers ... -
A Critical Review onMathematical Descriptions to Study Flux Processes and Environmental-Related Interactions ofMangroves
(MDPI, 2021-06-21)Trees are resources that provide multiple benefits, such as the conservation of fauna, both terrestrial and marine, a source of food and raw material, and offering protection in storms, which makes it practical to understand ... -
Cuadro de mando integral para el diseño y validación de instrumentos para valorar el desempeño académico de docentes
(2009-12-22)La valoración de la labor docente es un pilar de la acreditación universitaria. En un momento, particularmente sensible relacionado a esta tendencia global y a la imagen que emerge de las diferentes unidades académicas y ... -
Cuadro de mando integral para el diseño y validación de instrumentos para valorar el desempeño académico de docentes
(2009-12-22)La valoración de la labor docente es un pilar de la acreditación universitaria. En un momento, particularmente sensible relacionado a esta tendencia global y a la imagen que emerge de las diferentes unidades académicas y ... -
Development of a neural network model to predict distortion during the metal forming process by line heating
(2013-01)In order to achieve automation of the plate forming process by line heating, it is necessary to know in advance the deformation to be obtained under specific heating conditions. Currently, different methods exist to predict ... -
Development of a Prototype for Solar Radiation Exploitation on Galvanized Metal Roofs in Panama
(2019 7th International Engineering, Sciences and Technology Conference (IESTEC)2019 7th International Engineering, Sciences and Technology Conference (IESTEC), 2019-10-09)The solar energy is an inexhaustible resource available in many areas of our planet. The objective of this investigation is to develop a prototype that takes advantage of the incident solar energy on metal roofs of the ... -
The Effect of Biomass Physical Properties on Top-Lit Updraft Gasification of Woodchips
(2016-04-12)The performance of a top-lit updraft gasifier affected by biomass (pine wood) particle size, moisture content and compactness was studied in terms of the biochar yield, biomass burning rate, syngas composition and tar ... -
The Effect of Gasification Conditions on the Surface Properties of Biochar Produced in a Top-Lit Updraft Gasifier
(2020-01-19)The effect of airflow rate, biomass moisture content, particle size, and compactness on the surface properties of biochar produced in a top-lit updraft gasifier was investigated. Pine woodchips were studied as the feedstock. ...