Technical Articles
Alomir Helio Favero Neto; Patricia Del Gaudio Orlando; Ronaldo Rocha
Alomir Helio Favero Neto; Patricia Del Gaudio Orlando; Ronaldo Rocha
Fuel quality in Brazil is defined by a set of chemical and physicochemical characteristics, listed in the Resolutions and Regulations of the National Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency – ANP. These specifications establish limits for each characteristic in order to ensure the quality of all fuels sold in Brazil. Read more…
Determination of the flammability of products enables companies to ensure adequate handling, storage and transport conditions. Flammability is determined by a flash point test, which is the lowest temperature at which a flammable or combustible liquid releases vapor in sufficient quantify to cause the air-vapor mixture above its surface to Read more…
With the worldwide increase in energy consumption, the search for alternative energy sources has become more intense. The use of industrial residues, particularly agroindustrial residues, is a very attractive alternative since these are renewable products with low environmental impact. To verify the energy potential of these residues, IPT has the Read more…
Alessandro Santiago Santos; Luis Gustavo Faccini; Icaro Gonçales; C.L. Marte; J.P. Cintra