Banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO: EDUARDO HENRIQUE NUNES CAETANO

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STUDENT : EDUARDO HENRIQUE NUNES CAETANO
DATE: 02/07/2026
TIME: 14:00
LOCAL: Banca Remota
TITLE:

Feasibility Analysis of Implementing a District Cooling System at Brazilian Universities

KEY WORDS:

District Cooling. Urban Cooling. Air Conditioning System. Environmental Climate Control. Global Warming.

PAGES: 34
BIG AREA: Engenharias
AREA: Engenharia Mecânica
SUBÁREA: Engenharia Térmica
SPECIALTY: Controle Ambiental
SUMMARY:

In the face of global warming, climate control has become essential for thermal comfort and public health.
However, the widespread use of conventional air conditioners is placing increasing pressure on electrical grids, often accounting for the largest share of energy consumption. Projections indicate that the current electrical infrastructure may not be able to meet future demand, posing risks to energy security. In this context, District Cooling (DC) emerges as a highly efficient alternative, capable of reducing dependence on the power grid and even promoting a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. DC consists of centralized systems that cool multiple buildings and urban districts, achieving energy consumption reductions of between 40% and 90%, depending on the model used. The implementation of these systems requires technical rigor regarding current standards, simulation tools, and the selection of industrial equipment. This study proposes the design of a DC network for the State University of Maringá (UEM), integrating computer simulation and economic feasibility analysis.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Presidente - 1472 - MARCIO HIGA
Interno - 250477 - CASSIO RODOLFO AVEIRO DA SILVA
Interna - 202062 - MONICA RONOBO COUTINHO
Interno - ***.790.848-** - ROBSON LEAL DA SILVA - ITA