Oliveira Oliveira

Dr. Oliveira Oliveira


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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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9 June 2022 in Applied Sciences
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ASAlex Santos
Alex Santos
PNPaulo Neves
Paulo Neves
OOOliveira Oliveira
Oliveira Oliveira
DNDanielle Devequi Gomes Nunes
Danielle Devequi Gomes Nunes
Bruna MachadoBruna Machado
Bruna Machado
The use of combustion in industrial activity is of paramount importance for economic and social development. However, combustion reactions are the main sources of atmospheric pollutant emissions. Given this reality, it is necessary to study new combustion techniques, such as the application of oxygen in the process, in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the burning process and energy production. In addition, studies have reported the use of acoustic excitation, a low-investment technique that can promote higher rates of heat and mass transfer. Thus, the goal of this study was to bring data on the current scenario related to the application of these two technologies to the combustion process where, through the reported results, they can be used as a guide for companies’ decisions about new technologies and global trends to be identified. For this, a technological prospection was carried out which focused on patents to investigate the use of oxygen-enhanced combustion and acoustic excitation coupled to the combustion process; a total of 88 documents were found. Few documents applied acoustic excitation for process improvement, indicating that its use is recent; however, according to the literature, it is a promising field to be explored. Siemens AG was the main depositor, and ten primary inventors were identified. Germany and the United States were the countries with the highest number of filings. In the prospected documents, it was possible to identify that there is a need for the further investigation of the joint use of both techniques. These investigations may lead to the development of processes and devices that can provide economic and environmental gains for the energy industry.