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Laboratories:

Signal and Pattern Analysis Laboratory - LASP

Computer Laboratory for the purpose of developing research in the area of data science and pattern analysis.

Equipment:
  • 06 Dell Optiplex 3020 computers;
  • Dell data show.
Coordinator:
  • Prof. Marcio Magini

Mathematics and Applications Laboratory - LabMAp

LabMAp aims to develop Mathematics at the UFRJ Multidisciplinary Center – Macaé at its most diverse levels, being a space aimed at actions that implement teaching, research and extension.

Coordinator:
  • Prof. Roberto Mamud Guedes da Silva

Scientific and Industrial Metrology Laboratory. Partnership between UFR and Macaé City Hall;

Goals:

  1. Support in practical Teaching, Research and Extension activities in the discipline Techniques and Methods of Measurement offered at the undergraduate level of the Engineering Course and support in practical activities in other disciplines of undergraduate courses at UFRJ-Centro Macaé;
  2. Dissemination of metrological culture and measurement studies with courses for higher and secondary education;
  3. Practical measurement activities for high school students. Performed activities: Calibration and Testing of measuring instruments and materials in the fields of linear measurements, Mass, Pressure, Electrical Quantities, Temperature, Density and Volume.
Coordinator:
  • Prof. João Carlos Sant’Anna da Silva
Equipment:

Linear measurements:

  • Set of standard blocks; – Stepped pattern for caliper;
  •  Calibrator for dial indicator and probe;
  • Conventional caliper;
  • Digital caliper;
  • Centesimal and Milesimal micrometer.

Mass:

  • Standard dough games;
  • Mechanical scale;
  • Digital scales.

Pressure:

  • Pressure Scale;
  • Comparator pump;
  • Standard Bourdon tube pressure gauges.

Electrical Quantities:

  • Multicalibrator of electrical quantities;
  • Digital multimeter. Temperature:
  • Glass liquid thermometers;
  • Thermocouples.

Density:

  • Set of bulb hydrometers.

Volume:

  • Beaker;
  • Beaker;
  • Volumetric flask.

Laboratório Experimental de Tecnologias Ecológicas - LETE

GOALS:

The Experimental Laboratory of Ecological Technologies (LETE) is an open-air laboratory intended for testing and experimenting with technologies developed in the engineering course at UFRJ/Macaé. LETE includes different ecological technologies related to water, sanitation, energy and food. Additionally, it relates research, teaching and extension, through its activities.

MISSION:

LETE's mission is to develop technologies with ecological and sustainable appeal. As an example, the first project to be installed in the area, WC&WC, aims to ecologically treat sewage through filter gardens. In this laboratory, academic research will be conducted on ecological sanitation, alternative energy and rational use of water. Extension activities are also planned to be carried out through the PlantAção project, in which a dialogue with the community will be established. Regarding teaching, information will be produced that will serve to boost engineering learning on the UFRJ Macaé campus.

JUSTIFICATION:

The idea of creating the Experimental Laboratory of Ecological Technologies arose during the construction of the ecological bathroom (WC&WC project). Based on the participation of several students, both in physical and intellectual activities, some of which resulted in Course Completion Work (TCC), there were developments in projects installed in that area. The area of approximately 400 m², where LETE is located, is located close to the engineering modules, where the laboratories operate. The transfer of the mentioned area and creation of LETE were approved by the Macaé/UFRJ Campus Deliberative Council in the meetings of 07/2017 and 12/2019 and are recorded in the minutes. This allocated area has been used to install other ecological technologies, such as the CSP (Concentrated Solar Power) and the Savonius wind turbine for irrigation, both projects developed by the mechanical engineering course. There is synergy between the WC&WC, Irrigasol and Water Farms projects, as they align with the themes of wastewater treatment, rational use of water and food production. The effluent treated by the WC&WC project will be accumulated in a cistern and will serve as irrigation water through photovoltaic panels (Irrigasol project) aimed at growing vegetable gardens and planting in beds around the land. The beds will be shared between the engineering, pharmacy and nutrition courses. Both technologies mentioned are aligned with the Water Farms project and are sponsored by it.

OTHER INITIATIVES:

Other initiatives are being explored as a TCC theme for the engineering course, such as the solar heater and boiler system for baths, the accumulation and reuse of rainwater, biogas generated in septic tanks, etc.

Equipment:
  • Pilot plant for ecological sewage treatment using filter gardens;
  • Solar heater for hot baths;
  • Photovoltaic panels;
  • Wind turbine;
  • Garden with solar irrigation;
  • Weather station.
Coordinator:
  • Prof. Rafael Malheiro da Silva do Amaral Ferreira

Integrated Production Engineering Laboratory - LIEP

LIEP – Integrated Production Engineering Laboratory is a laboratory linked to the Production Engineering course at UFRJ (Campus Macaé). LIEP has a multidisciplinary character, covering several theoretical and practical disciplines from the seven thematic axes: Quantitative Methods, Quality Management, Organizational Engineering, Product Engineering, Work Engineering, Economic Management, Operations Management and Production Processes. The objective of the laboratory is to encourage practical action in the teaching-learning process of Engineering disciplines, as well as to facilitate other teaching, research and extension activities that are aligned with the strategic objectives of the course.

Equipment:
  • 1 Epson H855A Projector;
  • 1 Smart TV LED 49, brand Philco PH49F30DSGWA HDMI, FULL HD, Wi-fi;
  • 12 Dell Inspiron 15 5000 P75F001 Notebooks;
  • 1 MOLY BOARD 84 Interactive Whiteboard;
  • 6 cabinets, 12 tables and 12 swivel chairs with operating arms, upholstered, Starflex blue;
  • 12 ABNT2 Max standard keyboards;
  • White board;
  • 12 Dell65W LA65NS2-01 chargers;
  • HP LASERJET PRO MFP M176n printer.
Coordinator:
  • Prof. Juliana Damaris Candido de Lima

Experimental Physics Laboratory III

The Experimental Physics III Laboratory aims to contribute to the didactic activities of the engineering course and the postgraduate program in physics education (PPG-EF), in particular for carrying out practical classes, as well as for the development of activities related to research and extension of the engineering course and the postgraduate program in physics teaching.

Equipment:
  • Oscilloscopes;
  • Continuous power supplies;
  • Signal generators;
  • Breadboards;
  • Multimeters and resistors;
  • Capacitors;
  • Inductors;
  • Potentiometers.
Coordinator:
  • Profª Marcela Campista Borges de Carvalho

Fluids and Thermosciences Laboratory

The equipment is used for undergraduate classes and also research simulations developed by IC and TCC students in the thermal and fluids area; They are also used to carry out extension activities.

Equipment:
  • 4 computers;
  • Flow systems;
  • High performance muffle furnace.
Coordinator:
  • Profª Maira Regina Rodrigues Magini

Research (and Development) Laboratory in Exact Sciences Teaching - LAPECE

LAPECE (Laboratory for Research and Development in Teaching Exact Sciences) was created in 2014 to support the UFRJ-Macaé Pole of the National Professional Master's Degree in Physics Teaching (MNPEF), linked to our Postgraduate Program in Physics Teaching (PPG-EF) from IPoli. It is a space dedicated to postgraduate teaching, research and the development of educational products in general. We have a robust infrastructure so that master's students can carry out their dissertation research on site. We also have a sector library and the storage of PPG-EF dissertations at LAPECE. It's worth mentioning that. Due to lack of physical space, LAPECE is also hosting the activities of the Interactive Scientific Dissemination Center (CIDC) and the Aerospace Systems Laboratory (LASA) associated with the GESAM competition team – Macaé Aerospace Systems Group.

Equipment:
  • 2 tables for 6 people each;
  • Bench for “light” work (such as electronics soldering);
  • Bench for carrying out “heavy” work (using saws and drills);
  • Glass whiteboard;
  • Cabinets designed for storing equipment;
  • Soldering Iron;
  • Hot glue pistol;
  • Miscellaneous tools (hammer, saw, screwdrivers, saw arc, etc.);
  • various Arduinos and electronic components;
  • 4 Renewable energy kits (containing mini wind turbine, photovoltaic plate and hydrogen electrolysis plate);
  • 1 desktop computer;
  • Optical demonstration kits;
  • Electromagnetism demonstration kits;
  • Mechanics demonstration kits;
  • 1 Tripod;
  • 1 HD camera;
  • 1 Data show.D21
Coordinator:
  • Profª Prof. Bernardo Mattos Tavares

Aerospace Systems Laboratory - LASA

THE AEROSPACE SYSTEMS LABORATORY (LASA) was created in 2022 as a multi-user and multidisciplinary laboratory at IPoli at CM UFRJ-Macaé, dedicated to research and technological development in the aerospace area, in particular involving the development of rockets (in a complete space mission ), cube sats and drones. Our laboratory is the first in the interior of the state of Rio de Janeiro and aims to train human resources in the aerospace sector, teaching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at all levels; and the attraction of young talents from basic education to the aerospace area. Our activities involve:
1 - Provide technical support to university-level competition teams, such as GESAM GESAM (Macaé Aerospace Systems Group) and others in the aerospace sector in the vicinity;
2- Provide technical support for the creation and/or consolidation of model rocketry groups in primary schools, such as CEB-RD in Casemiro de Abreu;
3 -Collaborate with the training of human resources for the aerospace industry in the state of Rio de Janeiro;
4- Carry out research and technological development, aimed at the aerospace industry, especially rocket, cube sats and drone technologies;
5- Carry out university extension activities, in particular scientific dissemination on aerospace topics.
6 -Provision of services involving expertise in aerospace engineering for the public and private sector.

Equipment:
  • Nylon threads and bearings for model rocket parachutes;
  • 1/2” pipes for the rocket engine;
  • Fertilizer (KNSO4) for propellant production;
  • Commercial model rocket engines;
  • Infrared thermometer;
  • Heating plate.
  • The laboratory received funding from Edtial FAPERJ, with the acquisition of the following equipment planned:
  • Wind tunnel;
  • Static test bed for rocket engines;
  • Propellant testing chamber;
  • Impact drill;
  • Screwdriver;
  • Grinder;
  • Hydrostatic test pump;
  • Bench circular saw;
  • Digital oscilloscope;
  • Tablets and notebooks.
Coordinator:
  • Profª Prof. Bernardo Mattos Tavares

Center for Studies in Management, Ergonomics and Projects - NEGEP

Coordinator:
  • Profª Prof. Thiago Gomes de Lima

The Center for Studies in Management, Ergonomics and Projects aims to develop research, extension, teaching and consultancy activities. It is a laboratory linked to the Polytechnic Institute – UFRJ Macaé Multidisciplinary Center.

NEGEP has a high level of engagement with Executive Education. In recent years, three editions of the university extension course in “Strategic Business Management” were held, the first editions of the courses “Circular Economy and Sustainable Business” and Innovation and Energy Transition were launched”, which executives, engineers, managers, researchers and other social actors from Macaé and the region.

Two books were launched with interinstitutional partnerships (UFF/UFRJ): Society and Organizations – Volume I and II.

This study center provides guidance to students on Engineering courses in research projects (monographs and scientific initiation) on the following topics: Management Engineering; Work Systems, Human Factors and Ergonomics Projects; Development and Operation of Product and Service Systems; Sustainable Transition and Circular Systems Projects (Circular Economy and Sustainable Design); Innovation in Places/Organizations; and Participatory Systems Projects (Participatory Ergonomics, Co-creation, Co-design and Open Innovation).

Urban Analysis and Geoprocessing Laboratory - LAUG

The line of research and action of this Laboratory considers the systemic, dynamic and complex nature of the city and we strive to study urban areas from a holistic, multi-scale and multi-layered (or multi-system) view. It is assumed that cities are complex self-organized systems with properties and standards. The physical form of the city can be considered a subsystem that interacts with other subsystems such as technical and social infrastructure networks. The Laboratory has a multidisciplinary characteristic since when studying cities it incorporates knowledge from different areas so that a more accurate diagnosis can be constructed. It aims to carry out specific analyzes in medium-sized cities, with a focus on cities in the State of Rio de Janeiro, prioritizing issues related to microclimate, urban infrastructure and services, multi-criteria analyzes aimed at helping urban decision-making and reducing the carbon footprint through research and actions to replant green areas with the aid of geoprocessing. It is worth noting that it brings together knowledge from the area of urban planning and energy planning, which will be important in the development of the project, and knowledge from the area of geoprocessing.


Areas of expertise:
– Urban and Environmental Diagnosis and Analysis (assistance in municipal decision-making);
– Microclimatic Analysis;
– Geoprocessing of urban and rural data;
– Reduction of the Carbon footprint.

Equipment:
  • Desktop Computers and Notebooks.
Coordinator:
  • Profª Gisele Silva Barbosa

Soil Mechanics and Geotechnics Laboratory

The laboratory aims to develop Teaching, Research and Extension activities in the areas of Soil Mechanics, Geotechnics and Foundations, supporting the Undergraduate Course in Civil Engineering at the Polytechnic Institute of UFRJ/Macaé.
In the laboratory, practical classes, scientific initiation work, course completion work, internal curricular internships, research and extension courses are carried out.
Nowadays, in addition to the internal area where there is various modern equipment, the laboratory has an attached, covered and ventilated space (without walls) intended for the manufacture of soil-cement bricks and storage of more robust materials, such as: soil, cement, lime , sand, pipes, wood, etc.

Equipment:
  • Material for removing deformed samples (shovel, hoe, pickaxe, diggers, etc.);
  • Soil characterization tests (granulometry, real grain density, and Atterberg limits);
  • Greenhouse for determining moisture in soil samples;
  • Electronic microscope (1000x);
  • Proctor-type compaction test;
  • Press for carrying out the California Support Index (ISC) test;
  • Constant charge permeameter (Permeability in granular samples);
  • Press to carry out density testing;
  • Press for carrying out direct shear testing;
  • Press for carrying out simple compression tests;
  • Manufacture and testing of soil-cement bricks (mechanical crusher and manual press);
  • Auger surveying (manual and mechanical);
  • Probing tripod with NSPT and NSPT-T measurement.
Coordinator:
  • Prof. Gustavo Vaz de Mello Guimarães

Composites Technology and Application Center - CETAC

Develop studies, training, research and provision of services in the areas of composite materials, glued joints, numerical modeling and related areas.

Coordinator:
  • Prof. Ranulfo Martins Carneiro Neto
Equipment:
  • Pneumatic Fluency Equipment;
  • Industrial Compressor;
  • 6 computers;
  • Ansys and Abaqus Software License.

Manufacturing and Mechanical Testing Laboratory - LABFEM

The laboratory has manufacturing equipment for wood, steel, polymers and composites. The equipment includes manual cutting, welding and bending tools. In addition to equipment such as: 3D printers, lathes and milling machines. This equipment allows all teachers and researchers in the experimental area to manufacture parts, equipment and supports for their experiments. In addition, it works with a Maker laboratory for the university, contributing to teaching activities to support the manufacture of subject work and to support competition teams and extension projects in the construction of the baja team car, the solar team boat and for the LITS extension projects in the construction of flour mill machines.

The laboratory has manufacturing equipment for wood, steel, polymers and composites. The equipment includes manual cutting, welding and bending tools. In addition to equipment such as: 3D printers, lathes and milling machines. This equipment allows all teachers and researchers in the experimental area to manufacture parts, equipment and supports for their experiments. In addition, it works with a Maker laboratory for the university, contributing to teaching activities to support the manufacture of subject work and to support competition teams and extension projects in the construction of the baja team car, the solar team boat and for the LITS extension projects in the construction of flour mill machines.

Coordinator:
  • Prof. Maurício Aguilar Nepomuceno de Oliveira
  • 3d printer -Lathe with 1 meter bus
  • tool milling machine
  • Universal testing machine
  • Durometer
  • Drill;
  • Screwdriver;
  • Jigsaw;
  • Grinder;
  • Grinding motor;
  • Welding machine (tig and MIG electrode).

Urban Sustainability Laboratory - LASU

This laboratory aims to bring together researchers linked to the Polytechnic Institute – IPoli, at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, working in various lines of research directly related to the study of urban sustainability, such as energy efficiency of buildings, urban water management, development of smart cities, planning and urban mobility. The objective is to hold theoretical discussions about the state of the art on the topic and propose technical solutions based on field experiments and computer simulations, in order to contribute to the formulation of concrete strategies that favor the sustainable development of cities. Therefore, its main purpose is to generate technical knowledge that supports the construction of effective public policies, with a high potential for impact on the urban environment.

Coordinator:
  • Prof. Bruno Barzellay Ferreira da Costa
  • Thermal Stress Meter with Anemometer TGD-400 INSTRUTHERM;
  • Thermal Stress Meter (IBUTG) – AK887;
  • Notebook Expert VF3BR Intel Core I7 8GB (Geforce MX110 with 2GB) 1TB HD LED 15.6″ W10 – Samsung;
  • 150M Wireless Digital Weather Station | WTH600;
  • Portable Digital Multimeter Model MDR-400;
  • Solar Energy Meter Model MES-200;
  • Ender 3 MAX 3D printer – Useful volume of 300x300x340mm;
  • Datalogger for Temperature and Humidity Measurement Model HT-900;
  • Digital lux meter with datalogger and USB Model KR852 – With Calibration Certificate;
  • Datalogger for Temperature and Humidity Measurement Model KR420;
  • UPS XNB 720va 4 sockets 120v 4822000 Intelbras;
  • Digital Thermoanemometer Model TAR-176;
  • Thermal Imager 19200 Pixels with Case – TESTO-865;
  • Arduino KIT.

Startup Lab

The Startup Lab is a Laboratory linked to the CRIOS-UFRJ Innovation Center, under the terms of MCTI Ordinance No. 6,762/2019, being responsible for planning, executing and coordinating the Management and Development Framework for New technology-based businesses (startups). Currently, it has partnerships and agreements established with SEBRAE – Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service, with Anprotec – National Association of Entities Promoting Innovative Enterprises, with Abstartups – Brazilian Association of Startups, and with Faperj. Like SEBRAE Nacional and Anprotec, the laboratory works in partnership and collaboration with the Sebraetec Innovative Business Program. This program was developed by SEBRAE, in partnership with Anprotec, and seeks to connect potential entrepreneurs and innovative businesses to incubators and accelerators across the country, through Sebraetec's technical sheets. The Program has five areas of action: (1) Mobilization and qualification of mechanisms; (2) Prospecting and attracting entrepreneurs; (3) Monitoring and support for services; (4) Monitoring and evaluation of results; and (5) Program development and operation. 

In partnership with SEBRAE/RJ, the laboratory is qualified to provide technological services in three technical forms carried out through the Sebraetec/RJ Accreditation – Notice 01/2023 – 1st Call, namely: Form 1 – Business validation; Sheet 2 – Operation in the market; and Sheet 3: Traction and scale. In partnership with Abstartups, the Laboratory works together with the association, helping to map the startup ecosystem in the region of Macaé and northern Rio de Janeiro. In partnership with Faperj – Fundação Carlos Chagas Filho de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, we host startups in the Startup Rio Program and are responsible for coordinating and implementing the Startup Macaé Program. In addition, we received two startups through the notice aimed at Doctor Entrepreneurs (BioCorp Soluções Ambientais and Sucellus Agritech). We currently coordinate the cooperation agreement with the Economic Development Secretariat of the Municipality of Macaé (partnership with Petrobras, Vibra Energia, Ocyan, SLB, Aker Solutions, ANP, Finep, MCTI, Abstartups, among other relevant actors in the innovation ecosystem). This laboratory is responsible for executing and coordinating programs aimed at startups, in partnerships outside UFRJ as well. It has joint actions to foster the innovation environment in the interior of the State of Rio de Janeiro, aiming to create a favorable environment for the development of startups oriented to the demands of the market and society.

Coordinator:
  • Prof. Allan Cormack
  • Notebooks and computers with software with a complete office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project, Visio)
  • Notebooks with Process Modeling software (Bizagi, ARIS Express)
  • Notebooks with software for prototyping and software/app development (Bubble, Outsystem)
  • Tablets for operational testing of applications/software
  • Digital whiteboard for applying agile project management and business modeling methodologies (Design Thinking, CANVAS, Lean Canvas, MVP, etc.)
  • HDMI image projectors, with video and sound transmission, full HD
  • Samsung 65K Full HD TV – Coworking spaces in the CRIOS Co.Lab space

Tech Lab 4.0

Tech Lab 4.0 is a Laboratory linked to the CRIOS-UFRJ Innovation Center, under the terms of MCTI Ordinance No. 6,762/2019, with its central objective being the study, prospecting, development and dissemination of industry 4.0 technologies, focusing special in virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, drones, IoT, data analytics, robotics and additive manufacturing. The Laboratory is dedicated to research related to the topic of 4.0 technologies and their potential practical applications in the digitalization of organizational production chains and systems. Tech Lab 4.0 seeks to support projects in the initial stages of development and prototyping, as well as supporting initial tests to validate products and/or services with the adoption of one or more combined 4.0 technologies. It works in partnership with large companies, technology-based companies, competence and technology centers, other laboratories associated with universities (which have equipment and items for testing and co-development), and partner startups that have know-how and expertise for development of new technological solutions. Tech Lab 4.0 works with the aim of understanding the challenges posed by industry 4.0 and its technological challenges, and seeks to explore how these disruptive technologies can be applied efficiently and effectively in organizations' production processes. Furthermore, we seek to identify opportunities for digital transformation and optimization of existing systems, improving the productivity, efficiency and competitiveness of companies. Through research and experiments, the laboratory aims to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in relation to industry 4.0, as well as disseminating the discoveries and learning achieved. This includes disseminating best practices, success stories and guidance for implementing 4.0 technologies in different organizational contexts. This laboratory is responsible for executing and coordinating programs aimed at startups, in partnerships outside UFRJ as well. It has joint actions to foster the innovation environment in the interior of the State of Rio de Janeiro, aiming to create a favorable environment for the development of startups oriented to the demands of the market and society.

Coordinator:
  • Prof. Allan Cormack
  • Tablets for operational testing of applications/software
  • Digital whiteboard for applying agile project management and business modeling methodologies (Design Thinking, CANVAS, Lean Canvas, MVP, etc.)
  • LEGO and robotics kits for operational pre-tests
  • HDMI image projectors, with video and sound transmission, full HD
  • TV 50K Full HD Samsung
  • Notebooks and computers with software with a complete office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project, Visio)
  • Notebooks with Process Modeling software (Bizagi, ARIS Express)
  • Notebooks with software for 3D polygonal modeling (drones)

LABRIC (Laboratory of Robotics Artificial intelligence and Computing)

LABRIC is a space dedicated to research and extension activities in computing, robotics and artificial intelligence. The research carried out in this laboratory includes: applications of machine learning and computational intelligence in engineering problems, educational robotics, Itinerant school of games and robotics. In addition to research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), creating computational solutions in an integrated way to these areas and applying active methodologies with support from programming to
high school students. Extension projects aim to disseminate computing and
robotics for children and young people in Macaé and the region through events, short courses and workshops, teaching games and robotics.

Coordinator:
  • Prof. Anselmo Pestana
  • Impressora 3D, desktops e dispositivos de robótica.