Using SEM and EDS for material’s analysis of the small hydroelectric power plant: case study/ Utilizando MEV e EDS para análise do material de uma pequena central hidrelétrica: estudo de caso

Authors

  • Gláucia Nolasco de Almeida Mello Brazilian Journals Publicações de Periódicos, São José dos Pinhais, Paraná
  • Cynara Fiedler Bremer
  • Fernanda Gallotti Costa
  • Raissa Pinheiro Dutra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34117/bjdv7n7-262

Keywords:

Pathological manifestations, Semi-destructive testing, Scanning Electron Microscope, Energy Dispersive Spectrometer.

Abstract

Small Hydroelectric Power Plants (SHPPs) are hydroelectric of reduced size and power, i.e., less than thirteen square kilometres of reservoir area and power less than 30 MW (megawatts). SHPPs account for about 3.7% of all installed capacity of the Brazilian power generation system, which demonstrates their relevance in the national scenario. In addition to this function, SHPPs also influence the socioeconomic development of the region by helping to create direct and indirect jobs. In this context, the goal of this work was the microstructural analysis of the concrete of the dam of SHPP Ponte Queimada, installed in Rio Casca, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Ponte Queimada was built in 1936; over the years it underwent some interventions and, currently, it undergoes a new intervention for maintenance and repairs. By means of visual inspection, the sites for collecting the samples were identified. The samples were analysed regarding the morphology and chemical composition of the concrete using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS). Based on the collected samples, isolated points of occurrence of alkali-aggregate reaction (AAR) were identified. The observed samples, besides possessing chemical elements compatible with manifestations of AAR, also presented shapes that visually resemble to them. It was concluded that the use of SEM is an effective and relatively simple alternative for the identification of pathological manifestations that could compromise the durability of the structures, often allowing the determination of repair measures in anticipation of the prevention of future problems.

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2021-07-11

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Mello, G. N. de A., Bremer, C. F., Costa, F. G., & Dutra, R. P. (2021). Using SEM and EDS for material’s analysis of the small hydroelectric power plant: case study/ Utilizando MEV e EDS para análise do material de uma pequena central hidrelétrica: estudo de caso. Brazilian Journal of Development, 7(7), 70032–70050. https://doi.org/10.34117/bjdv7n7-262

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