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Purpose: Solutions to increase the security of generation assets.

Objectives

Development of a cement-based deformation sensor structured with carbon nanotubes, which could be used as a monitoring tool during the construction and operation of concrete structures for dams.

Key Results

  • Técnico: Deformation transducer equipment
  • Estratégico: Generation asset safety 
  • Economic: Reduction in maintenance costs

Main information

Scope

Carbon nanotube transducers in cement paste for monitoring static and dynamic deformations in concrete dams

Partners / Entities of support

COPPE/UFRJ

Investment (contract)

R$ 3,5MM

Scalable?

Yes

Stages

Design

January/2020

Kickoff

May/2020

Prototype

May/2022

Calibration

January/2023

Tests

January/2024

Technology Transfer

February/2024

Deadline for implementation (in months)

44 months

P.S.:

Deadline: February/2024