IPT performs research on oil derivative fuels and alternative fuels (biodiesel, light ethanol, biodigestion gases and gasification of solid and liquid fuels, etc.) for the development of innovative applications for stationary and automotive internal combustion engines. This research includes studies and tests for proper use of fuels, involving aspects such Read more…
Biomasses are renewable energy sources that can be used as substitutes for fossil fuels. They consist of agricultural residues (straw, bagasse and husks from different plants, e.g., rice) or of plants cultivated specifically for this purpose. However, in its original state, biomass has characteristics that make it difficult, if not Read more…
In the chemical industry, the transformation reactor is usually at the core of the productive process in which important chemical phenomena take place, often based on catalysts. IPT has been actively developing and evaluating catalysts (homogenous and heterogeneous) and adsorbents for over 20 years, and has developed, patented and transferred Read more…
IPT executes tests to verify the performance of the components of electrical installations in buildings, such as electric wiring ducts, distribution boxes and distribution panels, enabling evaluation of product conformity to standards issued by official bodies, ABNT or foreign technical entities. The results of these tests are used by industry Read more…
The public and private sectors need technological solutions for critical problems resulting from interventions in the physical environment, which may affect the quality of soil, surface and underground waters and of the environment in general. Engineering works such as airports, agribusinesses, sanitary landfills, roads, ports, urban projects and industrial units, Read more…
IPT’s activities in the area of building pathology aim to identify pathological problems in constructive elements, such as fissures or cracks, delamination of overlays, water infiltration in building façades, roofs and floors, and problems related to deterioration of construction materials. Over time, such problems in buildings may affect performance-related aspects Read more…
Hydraulic components used in building installations often present problems such as leakages, producing noises in the environment, safety risks to users and excessive water consumption. IPT checks devices used in hydraulic water and sewage installations such as taps, toilet bowls, siphons, pipes, etc. to see if their technical performance is Read more…
Geophysical methods consists of a set of investigative tools applied especially to the study of shallow submerged areas (coastal areas, rivers, lakes and reservoirs) considering the natural inaccessibility of these environments to conventional investigative methods. IPT uses mainly seismic methods called echo-sounding (double frequency), sonography (100 and 500 kHz) and Read more…
Dam maintenance and structural safety are fundamental for energy and sewage companies responsible for these important civil engineering works. These processes can also be optimized using Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) tools. IPT develops web-based systems for dam management and safety analysis, which allow safety situations to be analyzed by Read more…
The occurrence of geological and geotechnical processes (landslides, erosion, washout, silting, flooding, collapse and subsidence) affect practically all Brazilian regions, in both urban and rural areas and at enterprises. These processes may lead to loss of human life, as well as the evident economic and environmental damages. IPT has a Read more…
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