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Introducción: El tema del cambio climático y sus efectos, en la salud, educación y transporte, es un tema emergente, que pretende la optimización del consumo y la eficiencia energética. Esta investigación se plantea como objetivo,la caracterización del uso y aprovechamiento de energías, en establecimientos de atención médica de la región capital durante el año 2022, considerando la distribución energética, eficiencia y fuentes primarias de energía utilizadas en este país. Métodos: Se trata de una investigación descriptiva, transversal y prospectiva,a través del análisis cuali-cuantitativo, con el uso de informantes clave quienes consideran importante la iluminación natural en los espacios y el mayor aprovechamiento energético en áreas como la quirúrgica y consulta externa. Resultados: Surge el uso de la energía solar, eólica e hidráulica como recursos energéticos aprovechables, así como la sostenibilidad y la mantenibilidad en el diseño y rediseño de infraestructuras hospitalarias. Los tipos de energías utilizados en Venezuela, siguen correspondiendo ala hidráulica y combustibles fósiles, se conoce la tecnología e implementación de paneles solares para la mejoría del cambio climático, la huella del carbono, el uso de energías verdes y reducción de combustibles fósiles. Su aceptación depende de regulaciones y la concientización energética como elementos fundamentales para el cambio.
Introduction: The issue of climate change and itseffects, in health, education and transportation, is an emergingissue, which aims at the optimization of energy consumption andefficiency. îe objective of this research is to characterize the useand exploitation of energy in health care facilities in the capitalregion during the year 2022, considering the energy distribution,efficiency and primary energy sources used in this country.Methods: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional and prospectiveresearch, through qualitative-quantitative analysis, with the useof key informants who consider important the natural lightingin the spaces and the greater use of energy in areas such assurgery and outpatient care. Results: The use of solar, windand hydraulic energy emerged as usable energy resources, aswell as sustainability and maintainability in the design andredesign of hospital infrastructures. The types of energy used inVenezuela continue to correspond to hydraulics and fossil fuels; the technology and implementation of solar panels is known forthe improvement of climate change, the carbon footprint, theuse of green energy and reduction of fossil fuels. Their acceptancedepends on regulations and energy awareness as fundamental elements for change.
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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Climate Change/statistics & numerical data , Energy-Generating Resources , Energy Consumption , Solar Energy , Medical Care , Health PolicyABSTRACT
RESUMO Neste trabalho foi desenvolvido um modelo multiobjetivo para otimização da operação de sistemas de distribuição de água (SDAs), visando alcançar a eficiência hidroenergética considerando três objetivos: redução das perdas por vazamento; redução do custo de energia elétrica no bombeamento; e maximização da confiabilidade do sistema. O modelo de otimização foi concebido pela implementação de uma rotina computacional entre os algoritmos genéticos NSGAII e SPEA e o simulador hidráulico EPANET. O modelo foi aplicado a um SDA hipotético e demonstrou ser adequado para gerar um conjunto ótimo de regras operacionais. Dentre as soluções geradas pelos dois algoritmos, constatou-se que a diminuição do custo de energia elétrica no bombeamento não implicou, necessariamente, redução das perdas por vazamentos, ou seja, os dois objetivos podem ser conflitantes em SDAs caracterizados pela presença de reservatórios internos.
ABSTRACT In this work, a multi-objective model for operational optimization of water distribution systems has been developed in order to achieve hydro energy efficiency. Three objectives were considered: minimizing of leakage, minimizing of pumping energy costs, and maximizing system reliability. The optimization model was conceived by the implementation of a computational routine between a dyhraulic simulator (EPANET) and by genetic algorithms NSGAII and SPEA. The proposed model has been applied to the optimization of a hypothetical water distribution network to generate an optimal set of operational rules. Some solutions obtained by the two algorithms showed that a decrease in pumping energy costs did not necessarily imply in leakage reduction. This means that both objectives can be conflicting in water distribution systems with internal tanks.
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RESUMO A falta de água é um problema que afeta muitas regiões do nosso planeta, especialmente ilhas e locais de clima muito seco. Especialistas dizem que essa situação irá se agravar e que, em 2025, cerca de 1,8 bilhão de pessoas sofrerão com essa escassez. Embora métodos tradicionais de dessalinização sejam alternativas bem conhecidas e implantadas para obtenção de água potável, eles não são sustentáveis ambientalmente, porque são geralmente supridos por combustíveis não renováveis, cuja queima intensifica o efeito estufa, trazendo desequilíbrios ao meio ambiente. Outra opção que vem sendo desenvolvida ao longo dos anos é a dessalinização por energia solar. Como se trata de uma forma de energia limpa, abundante e renovável, esse método já é muito indicado em regiões isoladas, de baixa e média demanda. Algumas técnicas são apresentadas neste trabalho, que foca o método de dessalinização por umidificação e desumidificação (DSUD). Essa técnica tem se mostrado a mais eficiente, devido ao seu reaproveitamento de energia. Há ainda muito o que melhorar para viabilizar a sua implantação em grande escala, principalmente em termos de produção de água, energia específica requerida e custo específico de produção de água. Entretanto, a DSUD já se mostrou uma técnica sustentável, promissora, de custo razoável e funcionamento simples. Dessa forma, os autores incentivam maiores investimentos em pesquisas no Brasil na área de dessalinização solar e aproveitamento dos rejeitos do processo, visando à produção de água purificada nas regiões brasileiras que têm deficiência em água potável.
ABSTRACT The lack of water is a problem that affects many regions in our planet, specially in very dry places and isles. Experts say that this situation will worsen, and that by 2025 about 1.8 billion people will suffer with water scarcity. Although traditional desalination methods are well-known and implemented alternatives to obtain fresh drinking water, they are not environmentally sustainable, because they are generally supplied by non-renewable fuels, whose combustion intensifies the greenhouse effect, causing disequilibrium to the environment. Another option that has been developed along the years is the desalination by solar energy. Since it is a clean, abundant and renewable type of energy, it is already a good option to isolated regions, whose demand is low or medium. Some technics are shown in this work, which focuses on the humidification-dehumidification desalination method. This technique has shown to be the most efficient one, due to its energy reuse. There is still a long way to go in order to make it viable in large scale, especially in terms of water production, specific energy requirement and specific cost of water production. However, solar desalination by humidification-dehumidification has proven to be a sustainable, promising technic which is reasonably costly and simple to operate. Therefore, the authors encourage more investments in researches in Brazil in the area of solar desalination and use of its rejects, aiming at the production of fresh water in Brazilian regions lacking it.
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In this paper, consumption of energy by the sensor nodes in Wireless Sensor Nodes (WSNs) is been handled effectively using light weighted tree shaped dynamic routing protocol. The main objective is to improve the network lifetime with higher rate of energy consumption. The proposed network routing protocol is utilized to fix the routing problems related to mobile base stations in infrastructural network. The protocol is designed in such a way that it avoids centralized router or mobile base station to control the entire mobile sensor nodes access. The evaluation of proposed method is tested against various result metrics over conventional energy efficient algorithms. The results prove the effectiveness of proposed algorithm against conventional routing algorithm over WSNs.
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Objective: To explore the factors affecting energy efficiency factor (EEF) in high intensity focused ultrasound for adenomyosis. Methods: Data of 130 patients with adenomyosis treated with high intensity focused ultrasound were retrospectively analyzed. The factors affecting EEF in high intensity focused ultrasound were identified with difference and correlation analyses. And a multiple linear regression equation was obtained by multivariate analysis. Results: The course of disease (X1), abdominal wall scar (X2), gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) pretreatment (X3), blood flow grade (X4), abdominal wall thickness (X5) and target-skin distance (X6) were the influencing factors of EEF in high intensity focused ultrasound with the multiple linear regression equation as Y=-17.742+1.153X1+14.927X2-13.846X3+4.713X4+1.422X5+0.227X6. Conclusion: High intensity focused ultrasound treatment presents lower EEF and higher ablation efficiency in patients with adenomyosis who have short course of disease, no abdominal wall scar, GnRH-a pretreatment, little blood flow in the lesion, thin abdominal wall and short target-skin distance.
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Abstract Governments and private companies have increased efforts to identify effective actions for improving energy efficiency in manufacturing processes. The objective of this work is to improve the decision-making process by increasing the quality of information related to energy indicators in the food industry. This research involves developing a systematic literature review (SLR) to identify energy efficiency indicators in the food industry, which serve as inputs for a sectoral evaluation based on multicriteria techniques. The SLR identified six criteria evaluated by food industry experts, which form the proposed basis for evaluating the performance of related sectors. These criteria are: benchmarks, key performance indicators, framework, monitoring, ISO 50001, and information communication technologies (ICTs) in sectoral evaluations. The criteria were evaluated by experts using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), which prioritizes the most important food industry issues using an evaluation scale. Weights were attributed to each issue and positioned according to the Preference Ranking Organization Method for Enrichment Evaluations (PROMETHEE) to evaluate each sector by the identified criteria. The evaluated criteria are applicable to the three sectors surveyed, with emphasis on the beverage sector. Among the evaluated criteria, ICTs were highlighted by Industry 4.0 as a concern for the food sector.
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ABSTRACT: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the energy balance and energy efficiency of the silage maize crop in the Center for Research, Development and Technology Transfer of the Universidade Federal de Lavras (CDTT-UFLA). The crop was irrigated by center pivot and the stages of maize cultivation and energy inputs were monitored for the 1st and 2nd crops of the 2014/2015 harvest. Results from the energy analysis showed the crop had a total energy input of 45,643.85 MJ ha-1 and 47,303.60 MJ ha-1 for the 1st and 2nd crops and a significant predominance of direct energy type (about 92% of the matrix). Regarding direct energy inputs, the diesel oil was the most representative, contributing with approximately 38% of the total energy demand. Conversely, the irrigation system contribute with 3.92% e 5.97% in the 1st and 2nd crops, representing the largest indirect energy input. Nevertheless, irrigation and crop management allowed the system achieving high levels of productivity, resulting in an energy efficiency of 25.1 and 28.1 for the first and second crops respectively.
RESUMO: Este trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar o balanço energético e a eficiência energética da cultura milho para silagem implantada no Centro de Desenvolvimento e Transferência de Tecnologia da Universidade Federal de Lavras (CDTT-UFLA). A cultura foi irrigada por pivô central sendo que as etapas de cultivo do milho e entradas de energia foram acompanhadas para 1ª e 2ª safras do ano agrícola de 2014/2015. Os resultados da análise energética mostraram que a cultura teve uma entrada total de energia de 45.643,85MJ ha-1 e 47.303,60MJ ha-1 para a 1ª e 2ª safra, com uma predominância significativa de energia do tipo direta (cerca de 92% da matriz). O óleo diesel foi a fonte de energia direta que mais impactou na matriz, com uma participação de aproximadamente 38%. Já a irrigação teve uma participação de 3,92% e 5,97% na 1ª e 2ª safra respectivamente, representando a maior fonte de energia indireta. Apesar disso, a irrigação e o manejo da cultura permitiram que o sistema alcançasse altos níveis de produtividade, resultando em uma eficiência energética de 25,1 e 28,1 para a 1ª e 2ª safra.
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ABSTRACT This study shows, through several analyses, ways to reduce costs with electric power in supermarkets. For this purpose, one of those establishments was visited and several data were collected for subsequent analysis. The results have shown that the combinations of several actions of energy efficiency can be applied when the objective is the reduction of costs with electric power.
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Electricity , Energy Consumption/economics , Supermarkets , Electric Wiring/economicsABSTRACT
ABSTRACT The present work presents the development of a system of measurement of electric energy consumption. This system shows the consumer the amount of energy consumed and its respective monetary value in real time. The prototype was used in a case study to validate its operation. Data were collected to discuss the results obtained. In order to verify if the results obtained in the prototype were correct, several measurements of energy consumption were made in different residential equipment. The consumption values measured by the prototype were compared with the values obtained by the certified and calibrated energy meter provided by COPEL and were satisfactory.
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Risk Measurement Equipment , Electricity , Energy Supply/methods , Energy ConsumptionABSTRACT
RESUMO Os encargos energéticos decorrentes do Sistema Integrado de Abastecimento de Água de Feira de Santana (SIAA-FSA) foram analisados utilizando o método de avaliação do ciclo de vida. Foram identificadas, na cadeia de abastecimento de água, as etapas do sistema com maiores encargos energéticos, e propostos cenários de melhoria. Cadeias de produção dos insumos químicos, transporte dos insumos, energia elétrica e substituição dos tubos na rede para a manutenção do SIAA-FSA foram consideradas. A demanda energética acumulada do SIAA-FSA foi de 3,51 kWh.m-3 de água consumida. As etapas de captação e distribuição de água apresentaram os maiores consumos energéticos, e a eletricidade do bombeamento representou 86% da demanda energética acumulada. Os cenários propostos para o SIAA-FSA apresentaram melhorias significativas em relação ao cenário atual, com usos mais racionais de insumos químicos, eletricidade e água.
ABSTRACT The energy burdens of the Feira de Santana Integrated Water Supply System (SIAA-FSA) were analyzed using the life cycle assessment method. The higher energy burdens in the water supply chain were identified and scenarios for improvement were proposed. The supply chain of chemicals, transportation, electricity and replacement of pipes were considered for SIAA-FSA. The cumulative energy demand of SIAA-FSA was 3.51 kWh.m-3 of consumed water. The water uptake and distribution steps presented the highest energy demands, and the electricity for pumping represented 86% of the cumulative energy demand. The SIAA-FSA proposed scenarios showed significant improvements over the current one, with rational use of chemicals, electricity and water.
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RESUMO No Brasil, os sistemas de abastecimento de água ainda apresentam perdas de água e baixa eficiência energética. O presente trabalho objetiva analisar os fatores que têm influenciado na efetividade da gestão das perdas de água e energia em sistemas de abastecimento operados pela Empresa Baiana de Águas e Saneamento (Embasa) na região metropolitana de Salvador (RMS). A pesquisa documental e a avaliação dos dados permitiram verificar o comportamento dos indicadores e os resultados dos programas implementados. Os dados evidenciaram que, apesar dos programas, as perdas de água se mantiveram elevadas, e as ações de eficiência energética foram mais eficazes. Os programas implementados foram pontuais, voltados prioritariamente para ações técnico-operacionais, carecendo de um planejamento mais estratégico por parte da empresa. Do estudo, concluiu-se que o sucesso das ações para o uso eficiente da água e energia, obrigatoriamente, exige a superação das abordagens parciais e voltadas para a dimensão técnico-operacional, devendo-se incorporar a noção da complexidade e o caráter intersetorial e integrado.
ABSTRACT In Brazil, water supply systems still present water losses and low energy efficiency. The study aimed to analyze the factors that have influenced the effectiveness of the management of water losses and energy supply systems operated by Empresa Baiana de Águas e Saneamento (Embasa) in metropolitan region of Salvador (RMS). The research and the evaluation of the data allowed us to verify the behavior of the indicators and the results of the implemented programs. The data showed that, despite the programs, water losses remained high, and the energy efficiency actions were more effective. The implemented programs were timely, targeted primarily for technical and operational actions, lacking a more strategic planning for the company. The study concluded that the success of the actions for the efficient use of water and energy necessarily requires the overcoming of partial and focused approaches to technical and operational dimension and to incorporate the notion of complexity, intersectoral and integrated character .
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ABSTRACT: Performance indices can be used as indices of energy use in irrigation systems. Pumping stations (PSs) are elements that require energy for irrigation of rice fields by conventional flood irrigation. Interplay of physical, hydraulic, and electrical parameters generates indices that determine the performance in the diagnosis of PSs, operation, and projects for new sets. In this study, it was proposed and classified performance indices for PSs in rice fields, focusing on the efficient use of energy. The study was carried out through an investigation of 160 PSs in operation, located at the western border of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, which constituted an actual field situation. Next, PSs were optimized in relation to the selection of a piping system, using the lowest total cost, the choice of pump, and motors with better performance for the necessary situation as criteria. Results provided nine indices that classified the performance as "excellent", "very good", "good", "poor", and "very poor", which allowed the assessment of projects and the diagnosis of PSs.
RESUMO: Índices de desempenho podem ser usados como indicadores do uso da energia em sistemas de irrigação. Estações de bombeamento (EB) são os elementos que demandam energia no processo de irrigação de lavouras de arroz irrigado por inundação convencional. A associação de grandezas físicas, hidráulicas e elétricas geram índices que determinam o desempenho auxiliando no diagnóstico de EB, tanto em funcionamento, quanto em projetos de novos conjuntos. Este trabalho teve como objetivo propor e classificar índices de desempenho para EB de lavouras de arroz, com foco no uso eficiente da energia.O trabalho foi conduzido a partir do levantamento de dados de 160 EB em funcionamento, localizadas na fronteira oeste do Rio Grande do Sul, que caracterizou a situação real de campo. Posteriormente, as EB foram otimizadas em relação à seleção de tubulação- usando como critério o menor custo total e escolha da bomba e motor de melhor rendimento para a necessidade de projeto. Os resultados apresentam nove índices e propõem categorias que classificam o desempenho em "excelente", "muito bom", "bom", "ruim" e "muito ruim", permitindo a avaliação de projetos e o diagnóstico de EB.
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RESUMO Os Diodos Emissores de Luz, mais conhecidos como LED's, são componentes eletrônicos semicondutores que conseguem transformar a energia elétrica em luz, diferente das lâmpadas convencionais. O LED é um componente bipolar, que quando passa corrente elétrica, a luz é gerada. As lâmpadas modernas utilizam LED em sua formação, as quais liberam menos calor e utilizam menos energia, sendo assim mais econômicas que as incandescentes e as fluorescentes. Além de apresentarem maior durabilidade que as demais, as lâmpadas LED não promovem o aquecimento dos ambientes internos e seu descarte tem reduzido impacto ambiental. A associação de vantagens ambientais e econômicas torna esta tecnologia atrativa ao consumidor, embora o custo para sua aquisição seja superior aos demais modelos de lâmpadas disponíveis no mercado. Neste estudo foram realizados testes de verificação do fluxo luminoso e eficiência energética, além de análise ambiental das lâmpadas domésticas. Os resultados obtidos comprovaram o potencial da tecnologia LED em relação às demais lâmpadas analisadas, especialmente quanto à questão econômica e ambiental conforme estudos prévios analisados.
ABSTRACT Light Emitter Diode, more commonly known as LED´s, are semiconductor electronic components that can transform electrical energy into light, unlike conventional lamps. LED has a bipolar component, when polarized, allows the passage of electric current creating light. Modern lamps use LED in their formation, which release less heat, use less energy, and are more economic than incandescent and fluorescent. Besides present more durability than the others, LED lamps do not heat up the environment and their disposals do not attack the environment. The association of environmental and economic advantages makes this technology attractive to consumer, although the cost of acquisition is higher than the other lamps models available in market. The verification of luminous flux and energy efficiency tests were realized in this study, beyond an environmental analysis. The obtained results proved the potential of LED technology due to other analyzed lamps, especially economic and environmental issue as previous studies analyzed.
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RESUMOEsta pesquisa objetivou projetar um sistema de controle adaptativo para o modelamento e controle, em tempo real, de um sistema de distribuição de água. Os controladores atuaram no controle da pressão por meio da variação da velocidade de rotação do sistema de bombeamento e do ângulo de abertura de válvulas de controle. O sistema de controle é do tipo Variância Mínima Generalizado (GMV) autoajustável, cujos parâmetros foram estimados em tempo real pelo método dos mínimos quadrados recursivo (MQR). Os ensaios realizados na bancada experimental apresentaram resultados satisfatórios, com um erro máximo no controle de pressão de 2,12% (0,42 mca) e uma redução de 19,2% no consumo de energia elétrica para o sistema atuando na condição mais desfavorável.
ABSTRACTThis research aimed to design an adaptive control system for modeling and real-time control of a water distribution system. Air traffic controllers acted on pressure control by varying the rotational speed of the pumping system and opening angle control valve. The system of control is of type Generalized Minimum Variance self-tuning, whose parameters were estimated in real time by the recursive least squares method. The tests performed on experimental workbench presented satisfactory results, with a maximum error on pressure control of 2.12% (0.42 mca) and a decrease of 19.2% in the consumption of electrical energy to the system in the most unfavorable condition.
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Objective To investigate whether the percutaneous ethanol injection (PEI)under sedation and analgesia can in-crease the energy deposition and curative efficiency of the high intensity focused ultrsound(HIFU)in treating unresectable middle and advanced stages of primary liver cancer.Methods Thirty-six cases of clinically diagnosed unresectable middle and advanced sta-ges of primary liver cancer were randomly divided into the PEI+ HIFU group(combination group,n = 23)and the simple HIFU group (HIFU group,n=13);10mL of the mixture of 99.7% ethanol and iodized oil (9:1)was given by intratumoral injection at 30 min before ablation in the PEI+HIFU group,while 0.9% physiological saline 10mL was replaced in the simple HIFU group.The ablation energy efficiency factor(EEF)and irradiation time were compared between the two groups.Results The ablation EEF in the PEI+HIFU group and the simple HIFU group were (13.82+4.26)J/mm3 and (25.63+6.31)J/mm3 respectively,the PEI+HIFU group was significantly lower than the simple HIFU group (P <0.05);the irradiation time were (1 468.28+253.21)s and (2 352.56+463.34)s respectively;which in the PEI+ HIFU group was significantly shortened (P <0.05).Conclusion PEI can enhance the HIFU ablation energy deposition and improve the efficiency of HIFU for treating unresectable primary liver cancer.
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A presente análise tem a finalidade de comparar o desempenho entre unidades e atividades produtivas, interligando os parâmetros energéticos aos econômicos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar a relação entre a energia produzida e consumida durante o processo de produção das principais culturas de cereais do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul, a saber, trigo, arroz e soja, em contraposição aos resultados econômicos das respectivas atividades. A pesquisa foi do tipo exploratória, a partir de estudos de multicaso, com uso de pesquisa bibliográfica, análises de laboratório e entrevistas. Para determinar os resultados de análises energéticas, foram realizados os balanços energéticos e as eficiências culturais e energéticas das culturas. Para determinar os resultados econômicos das atividades estudadas, foi utilizada a Teoria do Valor Agregado. Os resultados demonstram que a atividade da soja, em sistema de plantio direto com rotação de culturas, alcançou a maior eficiência energética, entre 25,58MJ ha-1 a 38,39MJ ha-1, sendo que a relação de menor eficiência foi a cultura do trigo, com 3,13MJ ha-1. Em relação ao desempenho econômico das culturas, a soja igualmente mostrou a melhor eficiência econômica igual a 2,47 e a do trigo foi de 1,14 a menor. Cabe destacar os significativos resultados econômicos obtidos pela cultura do arroz, expressos pelo alto valor agregado, obtido por unidade de área (VAL/ha de R$ 3.802,00) em função de sua alta produtividade física. Apesar dos indicadores energéticos serem positivos, houve significativos gastos com fertilizantes, combustíveis e agrotóxicos em todas as propriedades estudadas. Dessa forma, reforça-se a importância do debate sobre a sustentabilidade socioambiental dos sistemas estudados, principalmente quando analisados sob a ótica dos gastos energéticos de bens não-renováveis e da problemática social atribuída à mão-de-obra.
The energy analysis aims to compare the performance between productive units and activities, searching an approach to link the energy with the economic. Objectives is the analysis of the energy produced and consumed during the production process of major crops in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, namely, rice, soybeans and wheat, opposed to the economic results of such activities. The research was exploratory and based on multi-case studies with the use of literature review, laboratory analysis and interviews. To determine the results of energy analyzes were performed energy audits and energy efficiencies and cultural crops, while for the economic results we used the theory of Earned Value. The results demonstrate that the activity of soybean in no-tillage system with crop rotation achieved the highest energy efficiency between 25.58MJ ha-1 and 38.39MJ ha-1, whereas wheat culture showed the lowest efficiency with 3.13MJ ha-1. Regarding the economic performance of crops, soybeans showed the highest economic efficiency 2.47 and wheat the lowest 1.14. It is worth mentioning the significant economic results achieved by the rice crop, expressed by the high added-value obtained per unit area (VAL/ha R$ 3,802.00) due to its high physical productivity. In spite of having positive energy indicators, significant expenses on fertilizer, fuel and pesticides were observed in all properties studied. Thus, we reinforce the importance of the debate on social and environmental sustainability of the systems studied, especially when analyzed from the perspective of energy expenses of non-renewable resources and social problems attributed to workforce.
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Objetivou-se avaliar indicadores energéticos de um novo sistema de produção do maracujá amarelo na região de Marília-SP. Foram analisadas as "entradas" de energia de origem biológica, fóssil e industrial e a "saída" energética na forma de frutos produzidos por unidade de área, bem como cinco indicadores energéticos. A entrada energética totalizou 155.810,13 MJ/ha. Os adubos químicos e defensivos responderam por 71% e 24% da energia indireta industrial, respectivamente. A atividade gerou, por ciclo/ha, 587.700,00MJ, sendo a produtividade cultural 0,19MJ kg-1. A eficiência cultural foi de 3,77. A energia cultural líquida totalizou 431.889,87 MJ/ha. A eficiência energética (4.17) e o balanço energético (550.312,91MJ ha-1) foram positivos. Concluiu-se que o consumo de energia direta de origem fóssil, mesmo que significativo, ainda permite a produção do fruto de maneira ambientalmente sustentável. Os adubos químicos e defensivos foram os itens mais representativos da energia indireta industrial, em decorrência da intensificação da adubação como forma de prevenção de doenças.
The study aimed to evaluate energy indicators of a new production system of yellow passion fruit in Marília-SP. Analyzed the "inputs" of the biological energy, fossil and industrial and "output" energy in the form of fruits produced per unit area as well as five energy indicators. The input energy amounted 155,810.13MJ ha-1. Chemical fertilizers and pesticides accounted for 71% and 24% of indirect energy industry, respectively. The activity generated per cycle / ha, 587.700.00MJ, and cultural productivity 0.19MJ kg-1. The efficiency culture was 3.77. The cultural energy net totaled 431,889.87MJ ha-1. The energy efficiency (4.17) and energy balance (550,312.91MJ ha-1) was favorable. It was concluded that the direct energy consumption from fossil fuels, even though significant, yet permits the production of the fruit of an environmentally sustainable manner. Chemical fertilizers and pesticides were the most representative of indirect energy industry due to the intensification of fertilization as a means of disease prevention.
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Objective To assess the influence of pre-exposure to non-ablating ultrasound on the effect of high intensity focused ultrasound(HIFU)ablation.Methods Forty rabbits with transplanted VX2 tumors on their livers were divided into three pre-exposure groups(60 W,80 W and 100 W)and a control group(O W),with 10 rabbits in each group.Each group was pre-exposed to lower intensity focused ultrasound at the corresponding power.From each group,5 rabbits were randomly selected to be exposed to HIFU on the next day.Each group received 14scans.The rabbits were sacrificed 24 h later to take tissue samples for tfipheny tetrazolium chloride(TTC)staining to measure the amount of coagulative necrosis.Hematoxylin and eosin(HE)staining and succinate dehydrogenase (SDH)were also measured to observe the structure and activation of pre-exposed tumors.Results After HIFU exposure,the ablated volumes increased with pre-exposure acoustic intensity,and all volumes were larger than those in the control group.The ablating efficiency in the 100 W group was the highest.The pre-exposure did not itself ablate tumor tissue,but in the 80 W and 100 W groups the structure and activation of the tissues changed.Those in the 60 W group were not obviously altered.Conclusion Prior exposure to non-ablating ultrasound can highly enhance the efficacy of HIFU ablation.
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Se comparó, desde un enfoque autopoiético, el grado de sustentabilidad del desarrollo rural en el distrito de Desarrollo Rural 006, La Antigua, Veracruz, México. El estudio se realizó en agosto 2007, mediante entrevistas a 30 productores de subsistencia, 30 transicionales y 20 empresarios, definidos heurísticamente. Los criterios específicos para la selección de productores fueron: Nivel de interacción con las instituciones, diversificación de sus agroecosistemas e innovación de prácticas de manejo. El análisis de eficiencia energética por tipo de productor, mostró diferencias estadísticas (P<0,01), donde el grupo transicional, que son productores de caña de azúcar, fue el más eficiente (4,62 ± 1,4); en comparación con el de subsistencia (2,01 ± 0,7) y empresarial (2,56 ± 0,8). Los empresarios mostraron mayor grado de cognición ecológica (3,01 ± 0,1), en relación (P<0,01) con el grupo de subsistencia (2,65 ± 0,1) y transicional (2,77 ± 0,1), siendo los empresarios los productores más jóvenes y con mayor nivel educativo. El mayor índice de bienestar económico racional correspondió a los empresarios (1,61 ± 0,1) en relación con los grupos subsistencia (1,46 ± 0,09) y transicional (1,52 ± 0,1) (P<0,01). El índice de manejo agrícola sustentable, resultó igual para los empresarios (1,46 ± 0,2) y para el grupo transicional (1,42 ± 0,1). El grado de sustentabilidad del desarrollo rural, fue diferente (P<0,01) y más alto en los transicionales (2,58 ± 0,3), en comparación con los de subsistencia (1,85 ± 0,1) y empresarios (2,16 ± 0,2), lo cual muestra el gran peso del indicador de eficiencia energética en el análisis. Se demostró que hubo procesos autopoiéticos en los tres grupos, solo que la reproducción socio cultural en ninguno de los sistemas está dirigida a lograr autopoiésis para la sustentabilidad. El grupo de subsistencia reprodujo procesos para poder subsistir, el transicional reprodujo su obediencia al esquema agroindustrial y los empresarios...
The degree of sustainable rural development in Rural Development District 006, La Antigua, Veracruz, Mexico was compared under an autopoietic view point. During August 2007, 30 subsistence farmers, 20 commercial farmers, and 30 farmers managing operations having both objectives (intermediate to the two extremes) were interviewed. Farmers were selected using three predetermined criteria: level of interaction with institutions, diversity of farm production, and innovation of management practices. The energy efficiency statistical analysis showed differences (P<0.01) among groups, the intermediate group, which are sugar cane growers, was the most efficient (4.62 ± 1.4) than subsistence (2.01 ± 0.7) and commercial operations growers (2.56 ± 0.8). On the other hand, commercial operations growers showed high ecological cognition (3.01 ± 0.1) compared to subsistence (2.65 ± 0.1) and intermediate (2.77 ± 0.1); commercial operations growers were youngest and with higher educational level compared to other groups. The well-being economic index was higher (P<0.01) in the commercial operations growers (1.61 ± 0.1) than in subsistence (1.46 ± 0.09) and intermediate (1.52 ± 0.1). The sustainable agricultural management index was similar between commercial operations (1.46 ± 0.2) and intermediate growers (1.42 ± 0.1). Degree of sustainable rural development, was different (P<0.01) among the three groups, with the intermediate group achieving the most (2.58 ± 0.3), followed by those from commercial operations (2.16 ± 0.2), and subsistence farming (1.85 ± 0.1); this showed the high influence of energy efficiency index. It was found autopoietic process in the three groups; however, none of the socio-cultural reproduction is intended for achieving autopoietic process for sustainability. The subsistence farming group repeat process to survive, the intermediate group reproduced the submission to agroindustry plan, and the commercial operations farmers followed...
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Foi avaliado o desempenho em confinamento de vacas de descarte recebendo dietas sem ou com (200mg animal-1 dia-1) monensina sódica. A dieta continha 12,5 por cento de proteína bruta e 2,99Mcal de energia digestível kg-1 de matéria seca, composta de 48 por cento de volumoso e 52 por cento de concentrado. Os consumos de matéria seca e energia digestível sofreram redução com a presença de monensina sódica na dieta, representando uma queda de 20,9 por cento. Esta redução no consumo de energia digestível por parte dos animais alimentados com monensina afetou negativamente o desempenho dos mesmos, demonstrando redução no ganho de peso de 22,6 por cento. Com maior consumo de alimento e, conseqüentemente, desempenho superior, os animais-controle apresentaram maior peso vivo ao abate (527,49 vs 498,00kg), sendo 5,8 por cento mais pesados em relação aos animais alimentados com monensina. Quanto à conversão alimentar e eficiência energética, ambas as características não sofreram efeito significativo quando da presença de monensina na dieta (médias de 7,78 e 23,24; respectivamente). A presença de monensina sódica na dieta resultou em decréscimo do consumo de matéria seca e no ganho de peso, porém não alterou a conversão alimentar.
The feedlot performance of beef cull cows receiving diets without or with monensin (200mg animal-1 day-1), was evaluated. The diet, 48 percent of roughage and 52 percent of concentrated, contained 12.5 percent of crude protein and 2.99Mcal of digestible energy kg-1 of dry matter. The intake of dry matter and digestible energy was reduced 20.9 percent with the presence of monensin in the diet. The reduction in digestible energy intake by the animals fed with monensin affected negatively their performance, causing a decrease of 22.6 percent in their weight gain. With higher food intake and consequently superior performance, the control animals presented higher live weight at slaughter (527.49 vs 498.00kg), being 5.8 percent heavier in relation to the animals fed with monensin. The feed:gain ratio and energy efficiency, were not affected significantly by the presence of monensin in the diet (being the averages 7.78 and 23.24, respectively). The presence of monensin in diet resulted in reductions of dry matter intake and weight gain, however, it did not alter the feed:gain ratio.