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Medium speed diesel generator sets and hybrid energy technologyassessing the potential reduction of exhaust gases emissions in diesel-electric propulsion systems for PSVs
(SOBENARio de Janeiro, 2014-11-10)
The installation of Diesel-Electric propulsion systems has increased in the marine industry. In Brazil, the number of PSVs with electric propulsion systems is growing, leading to be the standard for most support vessels. ...
Use of vinasse, an ethanol distillery waste, as an amendment to bioremediation of diesel oil contaminated soils
(2006-01-01)
This work investigated the possibility of using vinasse as an amendment in bioremediation processes by supplying nutrients and as an extra labile carbon source that could increase the microorganisms population. Soil samples ...
Use of weathered diesel oil as a low-cost raw material to biosurfactant production
(2006-01-01)
This work aimed to investigate the capability of biosurfactant production by bacteria cultures of Staphylococcus hominis, Kocuria palustris and Pseudomonas aeruginosa LBI, isolated from hydrocarbon contaminated areas, using ...
Meta-heuristic approaches for a soft drink industry problem
(2008-11-24)
The present paper evaluates meta-heuristic approaches to solve a soft drink industry problem. This problem is motivated by a real situation found in soft drink companies, where the lot sizing and scheduling of raw materials ...
Thermoeconomic model considering the environment impacts on thermoelectric power plants: Natural gas versus diesel
(2006-11-14)
In this paper a comparative analysis of the environmental impact caused by the use of natural gas and diesel in thermoelectric power plants utilizing combined cycle is performed. The objective is to apply a thermoeconomical ...