https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/512 2026-08-09T05:52:57Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8571 Title: Sustem Hidropônico em Desenvolvimento de Alface com Suplementação de LED Vermelho e Azul. Autor: Santos, Raynne Raphaela Rodrigues Primeiro orientador: Siqueira, Jair Antonio Cruz Abstract: The objective of the study was to analyze the growth of lettuce in a hydroponic system, supplemented with red and blue LEDs, under partially controlled climatic conditions. The goal is to obtain results indicating that the use of red and blue light leads to greater efficiency in production, surpassing the growth of lettuce without supplemental lighting. Seedlings were first grown in a nursery for a few days and then transferred to an NFT (Nutrient Film Technique) hydroponic system. The plnts were exposed to natural light, with and without supplemental LED Grow lighting, for 32 days. At the end of this period, several parameters were evaluated: number of leaves (NF), root length (CR), STEM LENGTH (CC), stem diameter (DCA), fresh root mass (MVP), fresh root mass (MVR), fresh stem mass (MVC), dry shoot mass (MSP), dry root mass (MSR), and dry stem mass (MSC). The experiment considered climatic variations into account. Smooth-lettuce stood out for having a higher number of leaves and fresh mass, regardless of the lighting source. Curly lettuce showed better root development under natural light. It is concluded that artificial light is a viable alternative; however, natural light may be more efficient for sensitive cultivars. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Dissertação 2026-02-23T00:00:00Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8568 Title: Desenvolvimento, avaliação técnica e econômica de uma roda d’água flutuante para bombeamento de água. Autor: Rotta, Marcelo Paiva Primeiro orientador: Nogueira, Carlos Eduardo Camargo Abstract: Access to water for irrigation and agricultural activities in remote rural areas often depends on alternative energy solutions, especially in locations without connection to the electric power grid. This study presents the development and experimental investigation of a water pumping system driven by a floating water wheel, designed to operate exclusively through the hydrokinetic energy of a natural watercourse. The system was constructed, installed, and tested along a stretch of the Tormenta River, in the municipality of Catanduvas, in the state of Paraná, Brazil, where measurements of pumped flow rate, manometric head, torque, rotational speed, and current velocity were performed. Based on the experimental data, hydraulic power, mechanical power, and pumping power were determined, as well as the hydraulic, mechanical, and overall efficiencies of the system. The prototype operated continuously, despite the intermittent behavior characteristic of the Wirtz pump, and achieved a maximum hydraulic efficiency of 72%. The maximum mechanical and overall efficiencies were 7.94% and 5.71%, respectively. The pumped flow rates proved to be compatible with the water demands of small family farms. The economic analysis indicated the system’s feasibility, with an implementation cost of R$ 2,500.00. Compared with the avoided cost of conventional water supply, the system presented a discounted payback period shorter than the estimated service life of the equipment and a levelized energy cost of R$ 1.00 per m³ of pumped water. The results demonstrate that floating water wheels constitute a sustainable, low-cost, and technically feasible solution for isolated rural communities. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Dissertação 2026-03-02T00:00:00Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8567 Title: Aproveitamento de Resíduos de Poda Urbana para produção de Biocombustível Sólido integrando Biomassa Sustentável. Autor: Fornazari, Maevi Primeiro orientador: Bariccatti, Reinaldo Aparecido Abstract: The energy crisis is a reality, and the problems arising from it are intensifying every day due to uncontrolled population growth and degrading anthropogenic actions. Therefore, it is essential to search for alternative energy sources to meet global energy needs without compromising future generations. Microalgae are photosynthetic organisms, and their biomass is attractive for energy generation because it is composed of macromolecules with a binding effect. The microalgae species Chlorella vulgaris Benj. can be cultivated in aquaculture wastewater, as it develops by absorbing nutrients from the effluent. The improper disposal of urban pruning waste (RPU), organic material that takes a long time to degrade, is also an environmental challenge that requires attention, with the use of this waste for energy being a sustainable alternative. In floodplain areas, it is possible to observe the massive growth of the aquatic macrophyte Typha domingensis (cattail), a plant that can become invasive and harm the development of other living beings, reducing the biodiversity of the environment. Cattail has an interesting chemical composition and can be used to generate energy in the form of briquettes. In this context, this study sought to produce briquettes from the integration of Chlorella vulgaris, Typha domingensis, and Urban Pruning Waste (UPW) biomass, with subsequent evaluation of the energy and binding potential of each biomass. The experiments were conducted under laboratory conditions. The microalgae were cultivated in aquaculture wastewater and the briquettes were made in a handmade press, without the application of heat. The results obtained were satisfactory, especially with briquettes produced from the integration of biomass (80% RPU + 10% C. vulgaris + Typha domingensis), which presented maximum breaking force (139,80 N), mechanical resistance (1.14 MPa), and higher calorific value (17.179 MJ/kg). The data therefore suggest that the inclusion of organic and natural biomass, especially in an integrated form, is extremely viable in the production of briquettes, resulting in competitive products that represent a sustainable alternative to conventional products of food or chemical origin. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Dissertação 2026-03-10T00:00:00Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8492 Title: Fragilidade ambiental e potencial energético em propriedades de agricultura familiar no Município de Cascavel- PR Autor: Bandeira, Gabriela Primeiro orientador: Prior, Maritane Abstract: Family farming plays a strategic role in food security, environmental sustainability, and socioeconomic development, especially in agro-productive regions such as Cascavel. However, this sector faces significant challenges related to land-use intensification, reduction of vegetation cover, and the need to incorporate sustainable technologies that ensure the productive viability of rural properties. In this context, this study aimed to identify and classify environmental fragility levels and to assess the potential for renewable energy implementation in family farming properties in Cascavel–PR, Brazil, through an integrated geospatial approach. The methodology was based on the environmental fragility framework proposed by Ross (1994), distinguishing potential fragility, associated with natural terrain conditions, and emergent fragility, resulting from the interaction between physical factors and anthropogenic land use. Slope was classified according to technical parameters from EMBRAPA and IBGE; land use and land cover were analyzed using MapBiomas Collection 10; and Permanent Preservation Areas (APPs) were evaluated in accordance with Brazilian Forest Code (Law No. 12,651/2012). A total of 67 rural properties distributed across eight districts of the municipality were analyzed, with six selected for multitemporal analysis of land use and land cover between 2015 and 2023. The results revealed a predominance of moderate (50.7%) and high (40.3%) environmental fragility levels, mainly associated with undulating terrain and intensified agricultural use. The estimated energy potential indicated an average productivity of 1,515 kWh/kWp·year for photovoltaic generation, demonstrating not only the technical feasibility of solar energy in rural contexts, but also its potential as a complementary strategy for income generation and strengthening family farming systems. Unlike conventional approaches that assess energy potential in isolation, the results show that its feasibility is directly related to local environmental conditions, such as slope, vegetation cover, and the presence of protected areas. It is concluded that the integration of environmental planning and energy use allows not only the mitigation of impacts in more sensitive areas, but also the optimization of land use. Furthermore, this integration may contribute to the reorientation of territorial planning in family farming and to the development of public policies aimed at sustainable land use, productive diversification, and the promotion of environmentally suitable energy systems, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Tese 2026-04-07T00:00:00Z