Conservation and reuse of compressed air in latex reservoir

Authors

  • João Carlos de Sousa FATEC- Osasco
  • Robert Duraes Alves FATEC- Osasco
  • Fábio Nascimento Palácio dos Santos FATEC- Osasco
  • Josias Teixeira FATEC- Osasco
  • Luiz Carlos Domingues FATEC- Osasco
  • Wilamy Bezerra Primo FATEC- Osasco
  • André Rosa Ferreira FATEC- Osasco

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21574/remipe.v9i2.434

Keywords:

compressed air, latex reservoir, energy efficiency

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the behavior of a pneumatic circuit using a latex reservoir for air reception and storage, with the aim of proving its functionality and energy efficiency. The goal was to prevent the air from one of the pistons used from being expelled into the atmosphere during operation, but rather collected and stored for subsequent reuse while the system was still operational. The results concluded that by using the latex reservoir, it was possible to reuse the air to actuate one of the actuators, thereby reducing the volume of air required for its operation compared to a system without such implementation. This process is considered uncommon in the industry in general. Consequently, it can be implemented in practice to meet sustainability and energy efficiency goals, resulting in reduced energy costs.

 

Author Biography

André Rosa Ferreira, FATEC- Osasco

Mestre em Engenharia Elétrica.

 

 

 

 

 

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Published

2023-10-01

How to Cite

Sousa, J. C. de, Alves, R. D., Santos, F. N. P. dos, Teixeira, J., Domingues, L. C., Primo, W. B., & Rosa Ferreira, A. (2023). Conservation and reuse of compressed air in latex reservoir. REMIPE - Revista De Micro E Pequenas Empresas E Empreendedorismo Da Fatec Osasco, 9(2), 231–260. https://doi.org/10.21574/remipe.v9i2.434