Development of the first Brazilian analyzer for combustion gases and environmental emissions

• Grant number: 02/12948-4
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Innovative Research in Small Business - PIPE
• Start date: November 01, 2003
• End date: June 30, 2010
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Chemistry - Physical-Chemistry
• Principal Investigator: Enio Carneiro de Medeiros
• Grantee: Enio Carneiro de Medeiros
• Company: Tecnovip Instrumentos de Medição Ltda
• City: Valinhos

Abstract

The objective of this project is to develop the first Brazilian combustion gas analyzer to determine concentrations of contaminants in the air. This equipment will make it possible to adjust to the maximum efficiency of industrial combustion processes (boilers, heaters and heat generation processes) thus reducing the costs of electricity and fuels by means of adjustment in the burning systems. In addition, the analyzer will be useful in the control of gas emission pollutants, reducing environmental effects which are harmful to human beings and the environment, such as the formation of polluting smog, acid rain and the occurrence of allergic diseases. The following steps are envisaged in the development of the project: 1) Development of two different types of electrochemical cells for the measurement of gases (O2 and CO); 2) Development of a gas probe, for sampling, with integrated temperature measurement; 3) Development of a micro-controlled circuit board for the digitalization of data, processing of signal and calculation of the efficiency of combustion; and 4) Development of the plastic casing and plastic accessory for conducting the gas into the electrochemical cells. For the second phase, the intention is to make the product available to potential business customers. (AU)