Research & Academic Work

Selected work in modeling, simulation, and applied research—bridging engineering and interactive technologies.

Visualization related to gPROMS-based dynamic modeling workflows

Undergraduate Thesis & Scientific Initiation – Poli-USP

gPROMS Modeling Simulation ODEs

Dynamic modeling and simulation of systems of ordinary differential equations using the gPROMS modeling environment. The work focused on model formulation, numerical stability, parameter estimation, and developing reusable components for engineering workflows.

Abstract – Scientific Initiation / Pasteurization Model

Pasteurization is a continuum heating process to slow microorganisms and enzymes in liquid food, proportioning food health and amplifying the shelf life. The process is made in heat exchangers interconnected to heating, cooling and regeneration of heat. Usually, it is used plate heat exchanger because the advantage of thermo efficiency, maintenance and hygienization. The process control is fundamental for maintenance of pasteurization temperature; the dynamic model is necessary in upgrades and tests in controllers. The schedule of operation and cleanness of equipment also can be optimized with this model. The objective of this work is the developing of dynamic model of pasteurization in a plate heat exchanger of three sections to study your operation, monitoring the temperature in diversified points in the product trajectory.

O objetivo deste trabalho é o desenvolvimento da modelagem dinâmica de um pasteurizador a placas de três seções para estudar sua operação em regime transiente, monitorando a temperatura em diversos pontos ao longo do trajeto do produto. A modelagem consiste dos balanços diferenciais de energia nos canais e placas do trocador e respectivas condições iniciais e de contorno. É incluído também, o modelo do tubo de retenção com troca térmica com o ambiente. Considera-se que a temperatura varia apenas axialmente nos canais e no tubo. Para simulação do modelo são adotados métodos de diferenças finitas para discretização espacial e a resolução matemática é feita através do software gPROMS. O modelo foi aplicado para representar a operação de um pasteurizador a placas de escala laboratorial (Armfield) para processamento de leite (20 L/h) a 72 ºC. O equipamento possui circuitos fechados para água de aquecimento e resfriamento (vazões de 1,0 L/min). Foram feitas três experiências, sendo que a primeira considera a partida do pasteurizador e os outros dois experimentos são desvios de processo. Como resultado tem-se o histórico de temperatura do produto a cada instante até atingir-se o regime estacionário de operação. A modelagem ainda pode ser melhorada pela inclusão dos controladores dos circuitos de aquecimento e resfriamento de água e pela representação da distribuição de fluido nos canais de um passe.

Augmented Reality study—visualization of interaction design and workflow constraints

Augmented Reality Study – Professional Research

AR XR Research Publication

Applied Augmented Reality study developed in a multidisciplinary team, focusing on interaction design, usability, and deployment constraints for real-world workflows. Published in the Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences (BJRS).

Abstract – Use of Augmented Reality in the Design of Land Facilities Supporting Nuclear-Powered Submarines

Abstract: This paper addresses the potential applications of Augmented Reality (AR) in the design and operation of nuclear facilities, focusing on terrestrial support facilities for nuclear-powered submarines. The inherent complexity in developing these submarinesdemands continuous innovations, including the design of their land-based support facilities. AR emerges as a promising perspective, allowing high-tech approaches to specific challenges in the design and operation of these facilities. The study presents aninitial application of AR aimed at evaluating the integration and functionality of the proposed setup (computer, AR smart glasses, application, file conversion and transfer processes, etc.). Once the operability of this setup is validated, a list of applications (in development) is proposed to highlight the potential contributions of AR in the development of land-based support for nuclear-powered submarines. To validate the exploratory approach methodology, the proposed initial AR application includes the demonstration and display of three-dimensional models and their integration into the physical environment using commercial AR smart glasses and application. The results of this initial application suggest promising prospects for future applications. The list of AR applications under development ranges from the design phase to operation, including nuclear licensing, construction phase, operation, safeguards, physical protection, and quality assurance. It is concluded that the use of AR has potential to contribute to the development of land-based support facilities for nuclear-powered submarines, although further studies are needed to confirm its practical application and effectiveness.