Adaptation of Leopold Matrix for Assessment of Environmental Impacts Caused by the Flower Avenue Project in Manaus City - Amazonas

This study aims to describe the effects generated by the construction of Avenida das Flores, has the objective of evaluating the effects caused by an urban mobility project, located in Manaus-AM, and the use of some neighborhoods of the city is prohibited. . Through this process of urban expansion, it is necessary to search for alternatives to urban problems, in addition to seeking solutions for the traffic disorder, a lack of urban mobility due to the difficulty of movement of people living in the more remote neighborhoods of central Manaus. . In this context, formulate the Matrix method of use based and adapted in the Leopold Interaction, which par excellence is dedicated to making relationships, noting the most relevant impacts. The survey allowed to obtain results that could indicate the negative effects caused by the environment in compartments such as: alteration (soil quality, area and microclimate), biotic reduction (reduction of endemic species and forest areas) and social (increase of vehicle circulation, attraction of new constructions and services, serving as a source of decision making, allowing to identify the most relevant effects for the use of instrument in decision making

Feasibility Study on the Use of Cold Premixed Asphalt in Coari - AM

As road transport is the predominant type of transport for the traffic of people, vehicles and cargo, it is extremely important to ensure the quality of the country\u27s road pavement. Good pavement ensures comfort, safety and economy to road users. There are several types of coatings to be used depending on the project, the traffic demand of the road to be paved and others. Thus, the main objective of this research is to show the feasibility of using cold premixed asphalt in the city of Coari, municipality of the interior of Amazonas. For this, an investigation was conducted in bibliographies, in order to support the study. A budget based on DNIT unit cost compositions was made to compare the costs required to apply this asphalt mix with hot-machined concrete, as this is the most commonly used for pavement construction. Checking the advantages and disadvantages of its use to evaluate its application in the municipality in question. As the cold premix showed to meet most of the requirements for good paving, having a better cost-benefit ratio, it was found that it can be used on low and medium traffic roads, bringing several positive aspects in operational issues. and economical

How to Reduce Motorcycle Theft in Parking at a Manaus Shopping?

According to a survey conducted by the Brazilian Association of Shopping Centers in 2016, every nine days, a mall is robbed in Brazil. Faced with this scenario, shopping malls are increasingly concerned with customer safety, as they sell to consumers the idea of safety, convenience and comfort. In mall X, located in one of the busiest Manaus (Amazon capital in Brazil) city avenues, it was found that expenses with robberies and theft reimbursement in parking areas increased considerably in 2015. Thus, this article aims to propose low cost actions to reduce robberies and theft in the parking areas of this mall with the highest incidence of claims. Data were collected through spreadsheets and reports from the Customer Service System (CSS) and the outsourced contractor to operate the parking service. After data collection and analysis, it was concluded that motorcycle parking is the part of parking most affected by the problem, and possible solutions such as control by labels and helmet locks are suggested, and it is up to the mall managers to choose which of the improvement proposals are more feasible

Testing an Internal Supply System in a PIM`s company

This article analyzes the implementation of an internal material supply system in an electronics industry installed at the Manaus Industrial Pole (PIM). This system is a lean internal logistics model with the leveled replacement of materials and defined frequency, facilitating the communication of the people involved and ensuring the efficient use of the productive area. The method used was a practical application adapted from the one proposed by Harris et al. (2004) to control the internal movement of materials. As a result, this paper surveyed the key advantages of adopting the new supply system and identified potential opportunities for improvement

Application of Energy Efficiency in A Company Through A Photovoltaic Energy System on Grid

Energy consumption is a major factor in relation to an organization\u27s costs and expenses, determining the need to apply methods that can minimize or reduce these expenses as much as possible. Having these factors in context, the present work aims to present the technical feasibility of implementing a project that uses solar energy through the on-grid solar system to supply the energy demand of a company. The methodology used was the descriptive, in which several data were collected and documentations were analyzed that supported and justified the elaboration of a photovoltaic project and development of the budget and analysis of the costs of a solar energy system. Through the results obtained, it was possible to arrive at a solar project that would be able to establish the necessary power for the company for a cost of R $ 20,916.96 and a payback of 5 years and 5 months. Thus, it is possible to conclude that the photovoltaic system is viable in its use and application, not only because of the advantages associated with the environment, but taking into account its self-sustainability over time and with a useful life of up to 25 years

Briquetting as an Alternative for the Use of Urban Wood Waste as a Mitigation Process on Environmental Impacts in Manaus

Waste generation has become one of the most important issues of the century, every production process has significant losses due to the lack of proper management, especially wood waste, which becomes environmental liabilities, given the search for low environmental impact solutions, such as Microusina. Briquettes The scenario for initial investments that would be R $63,706.62 in fixed costs for implementation purposes and R$ 109,274.02 in variable costs for the first month, added up to R $ 792,980.64 (20%) of the amount spent in the year. 2018. The results of this research reflected that briquetting is an economically viable technological alternative that sets precedents for sustainable development in the Amazon, and may prove to be a powerful instrument for environmental compensation and cooperation among generating agents, collectors and the public authorities. , where it successfully fulfills its social function, generating cultural change and change and attitude towards waste disposal, reduction of generation, reduction of pressure under native forests, and minimization of environmental liabilities

Quantification of CO2 Emissions by Top-down Method of Manaus Public and Private Transport Fleet

Air pollutants emitted by motor vehicles make a major contribution to air pollution in large urban centers, accounting for about 75% of emissions. The estimation of GHG emissions by the “Top-down” method used in the National Energy Balance - BEN, provides for the conversion of all fuel consumption measures to a common unit. Thus, the study aimed to guide the monitoring and monitoring of the concentrations of pollutant gases emitted by diesel combustion vehicles, comparing CO2 emissions in 2018, in two public and private transport fleets in the city of Manaus. - AM Based on the application of the Top-Down methodology generating the data in the comparative table of public and private transport companies, it is evident that CO2 emissions for both fleets present a high air pollution index suggesting the adaptation of the vehicle fleet. by adopting similar fuel with lower pollutant content. The data obtained in the study show that fuels with low emission factors should be used in urban public transport vehicles

Waste Reuse in a food establishment for the production of organic fertilizer in Manaus - Amazonas

Organic waste has been a threat to society and the environment, both by the amount generated and the inadequate treatment. Seeking solutions to these wastes, composting becomes an efficient process through accelerated biodegradation. The present study aimed to analyze the reuse of organic waste generated in a food establishment in Manaus-AM. The quantitative methodology presented two steps, weighing for three (3) weeks daily, (i) the waste generated in the kitchen and (ii) discarded by consumers, in addition to the total compost generated by the compost, as a basis for treatment of this material, as way of minimizing the amount of these wastes, analyzing the productive activities of this establishment. Given the results obtained it was observed a disposal of almost 30 kg / week, which if estimated, can reach a value of 0.5 tons / year, for each type of disposal evaluated, totaling a value that can reach 1 ton of organic waste disposed of by this small food establishment. Analyzing the composting process, the data show that there is a reduction in the amount of materials generated, due to their transformation into organic fertilizer, obtaining 50% of the total value produced from the waste, thus indicating a solution to the problems arising from the incorrect disposal of waste. organic matter, which is close to 54% of this waste generated in Brazil. In addition, currently about 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted and there are on average about 815 million hungry people in the world, proving to be an alternative of economic, social and ecological viability

Proposal of LPS Implementation in Popular Buildings in Manaus City

This research proposes a study about a lightning protection system - LPS applied to popular buildings in the city of Manaus-AM, considering its importance for the protection of the whole structure, as well as the people who circulate in it. Atmospheric discharge is a force of nature, so it is almost impossible to stop this process from occurring or flowing with you. However, measures can be taken to avoid damage to the population, such as risk of death to living beings, as well as problems with electronic equipment and compromise of the building structure, with the adoption of lightning protection system in the most efficient way. . In addition, an atmospheric discharge, when it hits a structure, can cause internal systems to fail, considering that each structure is subject to damage determined by certain factors, such as: type of construction, function of the structure, power lines and metal pipes, among others. . The region and its intrinsic characteristics should also be considered as an indicator of climate change, indicating an increase in the region\u27s occurrence

Analysis of the Off-Grid Solar Energy Implementation in the Aracari Community in Novo Airão - Amazonas

The challenges of bringing electricity to isolated communities in the Amazon are extremely complex, especially due to their large territorial extension. However, photovoltaic solar energy technology becomes a viable alternative for electrification of isolated regions. In view of this possibility, the concessionaire responsible for the distribution of electricity in the state of Amazonas, Amazonas Energia, prepared a project and implemented photovoltaic generation and distribution systems in twelve communities, located in six municipalities in the Amazon. Therefore, this research aimed to present the analysis of the off-grid photovoltaic system project, which aims at serving the Aracari community in Novo Airão - AM, as well as its positive and negative impacts after the project implementation, considering the tripod variables. of sustainability. The analysis of the results showed that the installed system presents major problems in relation to maintenance, a situation attributed to the lack of resources forecasting and disarticulation of this initiative with public policies aimed at social, economic and environmental sustainability. Consequently, the installed system cannot meet the potential demand of the community, since due to the lack of maintenance and operation services, it caused the system to be interrupted, in which there was a power outage in the mini plant, rendering it inoperative