This master thesis was conducted during the spring of 2024 at Väderstad AB. Väderstad manufactures agricultural machines, including two types of seed drills used to plant seeds: conventional seed drills and precision planters. The primary difference lies in the seed dispensing unit, which distributes the seeds from storage before planting. Conventional seed drills utilize randomness to distribute seeds, while precision planters use a complex unit that dispenses seeds one by one. The precision seed dispensing unit comes at a higher cost and requires more space, resulting in wider row spacing compared to conventionalseed drills. A low row distance is desired to maximize crop yield. This master thesis aims to develop a seed dispensing unit which can be used for a new type of seed drill. The seed dispensing unit intends to be smaller and less costly than the ones for precision planters, while achieving a better seed distribution than the conventional seed drills. The product development was carried out through a tailored process for this project, incorporating methods such as Blackbox, Brainwriting, and Pugh’s concept selection matrix. The process generated three concepts which were modeled in CAD and printed using a 3D printer. The models underwent functional assessment and seeding capacity testing, followed by redesign, reprinting, and testing in an iterative process. The master thesis resulted in two concepts which were presented for Väderstad. The first prototype consisted of a wheel with indentations. As the wheel rotated, the indentations picked up seeds and then released them into an airflow-assisted seed transport which sent the seeds into the ground. The second prototype featured a vertical screw that rotated upwards, distributing seeds evenly against the wall. This prototype also used an airflow-assisted seed transport. Presently, Väderstad has submitted a patent application for the screw concept and will continue its development within the company. / Detta examensarbete utfördes under våren 2024 hos Väderstad AB. På Väderstadtillverkas två typer av såmaskiner som används till fröplantering: konventionella såmaskiner samt precisionssåmaskiner. Den primära skillnaden mellan såmaskinerna är fröutmatningsenheten som används till fördelning av utsäde från sålådan innan plantering. I konventionella såmaskiner används slumpen till fördelningen, medan i precisionssåmaskiner används en komplex enhet där fröna matas ut ett i taget. Precisionssåmaskinens fröutmatningsenhet är dyrare samt större. Dess storlek begränsar avståndet mellan raderna där fröna planteras. Således blir radavståndet för precisionssåmaskinen större än för konventionella såmaskinen. Egentligen eftersträvas låga radavstånd för maximal avkastning på skörden. Examensarbetet syftades till att utveckla en fröutmatningsenhet som kan användas i en ny typ av såmaskin. Fröutmatningsenheten ämnades att vara mindre och billigare än den i precisionssåmaskinen, samtidigt som den uppnår en bättre fröfördelning än den konventionella såmaskinen. Produktutvecklingsmetoden anpassades efter projektet, den använde metoder som Blackbox, Brainwriting och Pughs konceptvalsmatris. Processen genererade tre koncept som modellerades i CAD och skrevs ut med en 3D-skrivare. Modellerna genomgick funktionellbedömning och testning av utmatningskapacitet, följt av omkonstruktion, ny 3D-utskrift och testning i en iterativ process. Utifrån produktutvecklingsprocessen genererades två koncept med prototyper. Den förstaprototypen bestod av ett hjul med fack. När hjulet roteras förbi fröbehållaren fångasutsädet i facken. Därefter släpps utsädet i en luftassisterad frötransport som transporterardet till marken. Den andra prototypen bestod av vertikal skruv som drivs uppåt. Utsädettrycks då ut mot skruvens vägg vilket gör att det fördelas jämnt. När fröna matas ut ur skruven plockas de upp av en luftassisterad frötransport som för dem till marken. Idag har Väderstad patentansökt den sistnämnda idéen och kommer fortsätta utveckla den inomföretaget.

Zielstellung: Die Ruptur des vorderen Kreuzbandes (VkB) ist die häufigste Ursache einer Lahmheit beim Hund. Im Gegensatz zu der Humanmedizin, wo die anatomische intraartikuläre Rekonstruktion des vorderen Kreuzbandes als Therapie der Wahl gilt, wird die intraartikuläre Rekonstruktion beim Hund nur selten durchgeführt und hat bis jetzt nicht dauerhaften Erfolg. Die anatomische Platzierung der Bohrkanäle ist bei Menschen für den Erfolg der Operation bei Menschen entscheidend. Erstes Ziel der Studie war die Bestimmung der radiologischen Lage des Zentrums des femoralen vorderen Kreuzbandursprungs beim Hund. Zweites Ziel war die Entwicklung und Erprobung eines Zielgerätes für die arthroskopisch-assistierte, anatomische vordere Kreuzbandrekonstruktion beim Hund. Material und Methode: A. Radiologische Studie: Die kraniale Begrenzung des femoralen Ursprungs des vorderen Kreuzbandes (VK) wurde mit einem röntgendichten Draht bei 49 Femora orthopädisch gesunder Hunde (KM > 20 kg) markiert. Anschließend wurde eine Computertomographie und 3D- Rekonstruktion jedes Femurs angerfertigt, anhand derer der Ursprung manuell segmentiert und das Zentrum berechnet wurde. Schließlich wurden, basierend auf den 3D-Modellen, virtuelle Röntgenbilder in zwei Ebenen berechnet. An diesen wurde die Position des berechneten Zentrums mit drei unterschiedlichen Methoden bestimmt (4x4-Gitterbox-Methode und prozentuale Position für die medio-laterale Projektion; Ziffernblattmethode für die disto-proximale Projektion). B. Zielgerät: Hintergliedmaßen (n = 12) von 6 Hundekadavern (KM ≥20 kg) wurden verwendet. Eine Gliedmaße jedes Kadavers wurde zufällig ausgewählt und die kaudo-kraniale Lage des Zentrums des vorderen Kreuzbandansatzes (vKBA) in medio-lateralen Röntgenbildern berechnet und anschließend auf ein justierbares Zielgerät übertragen. Unter arthroskopischer Kontrolle wurde das Zielgerät hinter der lateralen Kondyle eingehakt und ein Steinmann Pin von extra nach intraartikulär platziert. Die Position der resultierenden Bohrkanäle wurde sowohl röntgenologisch bestimmt als auch dreidimensional mit dem anatomischen Zentrum des vKBA der kontralateralen Hintergliedmaßen verglichen. Ergebnisse: A. Radiologische Studie: In der medio-lateralen Projektion befand sich das Zentrum des femoralen Kreuzbandursprungs im zweiten Rechteck von proximal in der kaudalen Spalte. Die mittlere prozentuale kaudo-kraniale und proximo-distale Position war 20,2 % (± 2,2), beziehungsweise 33,8% (± 3,7). Im disto-proximalen Röntgenbild lag in 97,6 % der Femora das Zentrum des femoralen Kreuzbandursprungs zwischen 14:00 und 15:00 Uhr. B. Zielgerät: In allen postoperativen Röntgenaufnahmen lagen die sechs Bohrkanäle im bzw. nahe dem Zentrum des vKBA. Die 3D- Messungen ergaben eine mediane Abweichung der Bohrkanalposition im Vergleich zum anatomischen Zentrum der kontralateralen Seite von 0,6 mm (Bereich:0,2– 0,9 mm). Schlussfolgerung: Die erarbeiteten Referenzwerte können für die Planung sowie die intra- und postoperative Kontrolle der femoralen Bohrung verwendet werden. Die Verwendung eines justierbaren Zielgerätes ermöglicht die präzise anatomische Platzierung des femoralen Bohrkanals für die intraartikuläre Rekonstruktion des vorderen Kreuzbandes. Die beschriebene Methode wird helfen, eine Fehlplatzierung des femoralen Bohrkanals im Zuge der intraartikulären vorderen Kreuzbandplastik zu reduzieren. In Kombination mit dem bereits beschriebenen tibialen Zielgerät sind nun die technischen Voraussetzungen für die arthroskopisch-assistierte anatomische vordere Kreuzbandplastik in der Tiermedizin gegeben. / Objective: Cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) pathology is the most frequent cause of lameness in dogs. In contrast to human medicine, where anatomic reconstruction of the ACL is considered the treatment of choice, intra-articular repair in dogs is not commonly performed and until now has not met with enduring success. Accurate tunnel placement has been shown to be crucial in obtaining a successful outcome after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in humans. The first aim of our study was to define the radiographic location of the center of the femoral attachment of the CrCL in dogs, for the pre- operative planning as well as post-operative control of anatomical placement of the femoral tunnel. Second aim of the study was to develop and validate an aiming device for arthroscopic femoral tunnel placement. Materials and Methods: A. Radiographic study: Using femora from 49 adult, orthopedically sound dogs (BW ≥ 20 kg), a radiopaque marker was placed on the cranial border of the femoral footprint of the CrCL. Computed tomography and 3D reconstruction of each femur was performed subsequently, followed by manual segmentation of the footprint on the 3D models and calculation of its center. Finally, virtual digital radiographs in two planes were produced and the location of the calculated center of the CrCL was expressed using three different methods (4x4 box grid method and percentage position for the medio-lateral projection; o’clock position for the disto-proximal projection). B. Aiming device: Hindlimbs (n=12) of 6 cadaveric dogs weighing ≥20 kg were used. One hindlimb from each cadaver was randomly chosen and the caudo- cranial position of the CrCL center was calculated, on standard medio-lateral stifle radiographs, and transferred onto to an adjustable aiming device. During stifle arthroscopy the aiming device was inserted and guide pin placed from extra-to-intra-articular. The position of the resulting bone tunnel was evaluated on stifle radiographs and also compared with the anatomic center of each contralateral hindlimb, in the three dimensional (3D) space. Results: A. Radiographic study: In the medio-lateral radiographs the center of the femoral footprint was consistently located in the second rectangle from the top of the most caudal column of the 4x4 grid. The mean percentage caudo- cranial and proximo-distal location was 20.2% (± 2.2) and 33.8% (± 3.7), respectively. In the disto-proximal radiograph, the o’clock position of the CrCL center was between 2 and 3 o’clock in 97.6% of the femora. B. Aiming device: According to the postoperative radiographs, the location of all 6 intra-articular tunnel openings was consistent with the results of the radiographic study. In 3D space, arthroscopic femoral drilling resulted in a median deviation of the drill tunnels of 0.6 mm around the CrCL center. All tunnel openings were located within the CrCL insertion. Conclusions: The reported data can be used to plan and verify the placement of the femoral tunnel opening during intra-articular anatomic CrCL repair. The use of the aiming device suggests that arthroscopic femoral tunnel placement can be achieved with high precision. The measurement for the device can be derived from a standard medio-lateral radiograph of the stifle, which is part of the diagnostic work up of every dog with lameness localized in the stifle. The proposed technique may reduce femoral tunnel misplacement when performing intra-articular CrCL repair in dogs. In combination with the described technique for arthroscopic tibial tunnel drilling, arthroscopic assisted anatomic reconstruction of the CrCL in dogs can be achieved.

Sweden's population is increasing every year, which means that cities must adapt their infrastructure to be able to follow the demographic trend. In the current situation, Stockholm plans a major expansion of its metro network where evaluating the bedrock quality is of paramount importance. For the new SL metro connection project Gula linjen that stretches between Odenplan and Arenastaden in Solna, the company WSP has previously done quality surveys of the bedrock in the area and dimensioning of the reinforcements in the planned tunnels. Previous survey of the lineaments and weakness zones in the area has been done by means of core drilling and observations in the field. This study examines if the lineaments in the area are associated to any structures below ground surface in the bedrock by examining rock samples from drill cores. A digital presentation tool called Astrock hyperdata report is evaluated in this study by comparing manual measurements of the orientation of the joints in drill cores and the software´s measurements. The studied bedrock in the drill cores varies in quality from very poor to very good. Further examinations of zones of particularly poor rock quality done in this study suggest that the two identified lineaments have different characteristics. The north-west/south-east lineament which runs parallel to the planned metro route is indicated to represent the surface trace of a water-bearing fracture zone in the bedrock. The lineament with the E/W direction is dominated by structures and fault rocks, such as fault gouge and crushed rock in the drill cores, which indicates a brittle deformation zone. For the Gula linjen project, this information becomes useful as the underground reinforcements such as bolting and grouting have to / Sveriges befolkning ökar varje år, vilket gör att städer måste anpassas och expandera för att kunna följa den demografiska utvecklingen. I Stockholm planeras i dagsläget en stor utbyggnad av dess tunnelbanenätverk där det sker mycket arbete kring utvärdering av berggrunden för att göra detta möjligt. För Stockholms lokaltrafiks (SL) tunnelbaneprojektet Gula linjen som ska gå mellan Odenplan och Solna har företaget WSP tidigare gjort kvalitetsundersökningar av berggrunden i området samt dimensioneringar av förstärkningar i de planerade tunnlarna. Studier av svaghetzoner och lineamenten i området har gjorts med hjälp av kärnborrning och fältobservationer. Denna studie undersöker om lineamenten som finns i området är kopplade till strukturer längre ner i berggrunden genom att undersöka bergprov i form av borrkärnor. Som komplement har det digitala redovisningsverktyget Astrock hyperdata report använts för att kunna jämföra strukturer i berget med de egna mätningarna i studien. Programmet kommer även att utvärderas i studien. De erhållna värdena från undersökningen på borrkärnorna varierar i kvalitet från väldigt dålig till väldigt bra. Närmare studier på zoner av särskilt dålig kvalitet tyder på att de båda lineamenten karaktäriseras av olika typer av strukturer. Det nordväst-/sydöstliga lineamentet, som går parallellt med den planerade tunnelbanesträckan, domineras av strukturer som tyder på att lineamentet representerar en vattenförande sprickzon under markytan. I lineamentet med öst-västlig riktning dominerar strukturer som tyder på förekomsten av en förkastningszon. För projektet Gula linjen blir denna information användbar då den vattenförande sprickzonen kan innebära att tunnelförstärkning med injektering måste göras för ytterligare skydd mot vatteninträngning.

On fait l'analyse de la dynamique nonlinéaire d'une colonne de forage avec modélisation d'incertitudes. Une colonne de forage est une structure flexible mince qui tourne et fore des roches en cherchant du pétrole. Un modèle mathématique-mécanique est développeé pour cette structure en incluant de l'interaction fluide-structure, des impact, des nonlinéarités géométriques, et de l'interaction tête de la colonne-roche. Les équations de mouvement sont déduites, puis le système est discretisé par la méthode des éléments finis, et un code numérique est développeé pour les simulations numériques avec le logiciel MATLAB. Les modes normaux de la dynamique à la configuration précontrainte sont utilisés pour construire un modèle reduit pour le système. L'approche probabiliste nonparamétrique, qui est capable de prendre en compte les incertitude des paramètres du système et aussi les incertitude de modèle, est utilisée. Les fonctions densités de probabilité liées aux variables aléatoire sont construites par la méthode du Maximum d'Entropie et la réponse stochastique du système est calculée en utilisant la méthode de Monte Carlo. Une nouvelle approche pour prendre en compte des incertitudes de modèle dans une équation constitutive nonlinéaire (interaction tête de la colonne-roche) est développeé avec l'approche probabiliste nonparamétrique. La méthode du maximum de vraisemblance et la réduction statistique dans le domaine de la fréquence (Analyse de composantes principales) sont utilisés pour identifier le modèle probabiliste de l'interaction tête de la colonne-roche. Finalement, un problème d'optimisation robuste est analysé de façon à trouver les paramètres opérationnels du système qui maximise sa performance et respectent les limites d'intégrités du système, comme fatigue et instabilitée / This thesis analyzes the nonlinear dynamics of a drill-string including uncertainty modeling. A drill-string is a slender flexible structure that rotates and digs into the rock in search of oil. A mathematical-mechanical model is developed for this structure including fluid-structure interaction, impact, geometrical nonlinearities and bit-rock interaction. After the derivation of the equations of motion, the system is discretized by means of the finite element method and a computer code is developed for the numerical computations using the software MATLAB. The normal modes of the dynamical system in the prestressed configuration are used to construct a reduced order model for the system. To take into account uncertainties, the nonparametric probabilistic approach, which is able to take into account both system-parameter and model uncertainties, is used. The probability density functions related to the random variables are constructed using the maximum entropy principle and the stochastic response of the system is calculated using the Monte Carlo method. A novel approach to take into account model uncertainties in a nonlinear constitutive equation (bit-rock interaction model) is developed using the nonparametric probabilistic approach. To identify the probabilistic model of the bit-rock interaction model, the maximum likelihood method together with a statistical reduction in the frequency domain (using the Principal Component Analysis) is applied. Finally, a robust optimization problem is performed to find the operational parameters of the system that maximizes its performance, respecting the integrity limits of the system, such as fatigue and instability

O presente trabalho visou a caracterização dos cascalhos de perfuração de um poço de petróleo pertencente à Bacia de Santos, utilizando diferentes técnicas analíticas instrumentais. O enfoque foi dado a aplicação da difração de raios X como alternativa às práticas de estudo rotineiramente aplicadas na cabine de mud-logging, onde essencialmente são efetuadas classificações visuais das unidades litológicas do poço e geralmente em amostras de granulação fina, conferindo incertezas às descrições. Um total de 164 amostras de cascalhos foram analisadas quimicamente por espectroscopia por fluorescência de raios X e classificadas de acordo com suas similaridades mineralógicas utilizando o recurso de análise estatística multivariada de dados de difração de raios X. Esse recurso permitiu minimizar o conjunto de amostras para os estudos seguintes de caracterização. A definição e a quantificação dos minerais constituintes das amostras, assim como a determinação dos tamanhos e das formas das partículas por análise dinâmica de imagens foram efetuadas apenas em amostras representativas de cada um dos grupos de similaridades definidos. Os resultados foram comparados com os dados do perfil de acompanhamento geológico (dados de perfuração) e com as interpretações realizadas na cabine de mud-logging pelo geólogo, sendo identificada uma elevada correlação entre esses dados. A avaliação da viabilidade de utilização de difratômetros de bancada durante a etapa de perfuração de um poço de petróleo foi também verificada considerando o levantamento de procedimentos de preparação amostras viáveis de serem aplicados no local (tempo adequado de pulverização e eventuais erros de amostragem) e a qualidade das respostas obtidas por diferentes equipamentos de difração de raios X (condições de análise e resolução de picos). O uso de difratômetros de bancada no estudo de cascalhos de perfuração se mostrou viável do ponto de vista operacional, trazendo diversas vantagens para a correta caracterização dos fragmentos, com melhor acurácia nos resultados, diminuição das incertezas e se mostrando uma ferramenta muito ágil. / The present research aimed at characterization of the drill cuttings of an oil well belonging to the Santos Basin, using different instrumental analytical techniques. The main focus was given to the application of X-ray diffraction as an alternative to the routinely applied mud-logging study practices, where essentially visual classifications of the lithological units of the well are carried out and generally in fine granulation samples, giving uncertainties to the descriptions. A total of 164 samples of drill cuttings were chemically analyzed by X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy and classified according to their mineralogical similarities using the multivariate statistical analysis of X-ray diffraction data. This feature allowed minimizing the sample set for subsequent characterization studies. The identification and quantification mineral phases present in all samples, as well as the determination of the sizes and forms of the particles by dynamic images analysis, were carried out only in representative samples of each one of the defined groups of similarities. Results were compared with the data of the geological monitoring profile (drilling data) and the interpretations carried out in the mud-logging unit by geologist, and a high correlation between these data was identified. The viability of using a bench scale diffractometers during the drilling stage of an oil well was also studied considering the feasibility study on representative samples to be applied on site (adequate pulverization time and possible sampling errors) and quality of the results obtained by different X-ray diffraction equipment (collecting conditions and resolution of spikes). The use of bench diffractometers in the study of drill cutting proved to be feasible from the operational point of view, bringing several advantages for the correct characterization of the fragments, with better accuracy in the results, decrease of the uncertainties and a very agile tool.

This thesis presents a detailed analysis of the plane rake faced drill design, its grinding method and grinding wheel geometry. A fundamental geometrical analysis has then been carried out on the major cutting edges of the modified drills according to the national and international standards. It has been shown that this new drill design results in a significant increase in the normal rake angle at lips as well as point relieving at the chisel edge region. Geometrical models for the various drill point features have been established which uniquely define the drill point features of the modified drill design. A comprehensive experimental investigation has been carried out to study the drilling performance of the modified drills, when drilling a high tensile steel, ASSAB 4340, with TiN coated high speed steel drills over a wide range of drilling conditions. Comparing to the drilling performance with conventional twist drills under the corresponding conditions, it has been found that the modified drills can reduce the thrust force by as much as 46.9% with the average of 23.8%; the reduction of drilling torque is also significant at an average of 13.2% and the maximum of 24.9%. Similarly, the new drill design shows great superiorities over the conventional drills in terms of drill-life. In the drill-life tests, a few conventional drills were broken, but all plane rake faced drills performed very well. In order to estimate the cutting performance in process planning on a mathematical and quantitative basis when drilling with the modified drills, predictive cutting force models have been developed based on the unified-generalized mechanics of cutting approach. The models have been assessed qualitatively and quantitatively and showed good agreements with the experimental thrust, torque and power. Empirical-type force equations have also been developed to provide simple alternatives for practical applications.

This thesis presents a detailed analysis of the plane rake faced drill design, its grinding method and grinding wheel geometry. A fundamental geometrical analysis has then been carried out on the major cutting edges of the modified drills according to the national and international standards. It has been shown that this new drill design results in a significant increase in the normal rake angle at lips as well as point relieving at the chisel edge region. Geometrical models for the various drill point features have been established which uniquely define the drill point features of the modified drill design. A comprehensive experimental investigation has been carried out to study the drilling performance of the modified drills, when drilling a high tensile steel, ASSAB 4340, with TiN coated high speed steel drills over a wide range of drilling conditions. Comparing to the drilling performance with conventional twist drills under the corresponding conditions, it has been found that the modified drills can reduce the thrust force by as much as 46.9% with the average of 23.8%; the reduction of drilling torque is also significant at an average of 13.2% and the maximum of 24.9%. Similarly, the new drill design shows great superiorities over the conventional drills in terms of drill-life. In the drill-life tests, a few conventional drills were broken, but all plane rake faced drills performed very well. In order to estimate the cutting performance in process planning on a mathematical and quantitative basis when drilling with the modified drills, predictive cutting force models have been developed based on the unified-generalized mechanics of cutting approach. The models have been assessed qualitatively and quantitatively and showed good agreements with the experimental thrust, torque and power. Empirical-type force equations have also been developed to provide simple alternatives for practical applications.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-17T14:07:12Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 JorgeCLBSP_TESE_pag1_pag111.pdf: 4169098 bytes, checksum: b03f413fa7cd7de9399102c9ce8d38a9 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-11-05 / Metal-ceramic interfaces are present in tricone drill bits with hard ceramic inserts for oil well drilling operations. The combination of actions of cutting, crushing and breaking up of rocks results in the degradation of tricone drill bits by wear, total or partial rupture of the drill bit body or the ceramic inserts, thermal shock and corrosion. Also the improper pressfitting of the ceramic inserts on the bit body may cause its total detachment, and promote serious damages to the drill bit. The improvement on the production process of metal-ceramic interfaces can eliminate or minimize some of above-mentioned failures presented in tricone drill bits, optimizing their lifetime and so reducing drilling metric cost. Brazing is a widely established technique to join metal-ceramic materials, and may be an excellent alternative to the common mechanical press fitting process of hard ceramic inserts on the steel bit body for tricone drill bit. Wetting phenomena plays an essential role in the production of metal/ceramic interfaces when a liquid phase is present in the process. In this work, 72Silver-28Copper eutectic based brazing alloys were melted onto zirconia, silicon nitride and tungsten carbide/Co substrates under high vacuum. Contact angle evolution was measured and graphically plotted, and the interfaces produced were analysed by SEM-EDX. The AgCu eutectic alloy did not wet any ceramic substrates, showing high contact angles, and so without chemical interaction between the materials. Better results were found for the systemns containing 3%wt of titanium in the AgCu alloy. The presence os titanium as a solute in the alloy produces wettable cand termodinamically stable compounds, increasing the ceramics wetting beahviour / Interfaces Metal-Cer?mica est?o presentes em brocas tric?nicas de insertos cer?micos duros para utiliza??o em perfura??o de po?os de petr?leo. A a??o combinada de corte, esmagamento e desagrega??o de rochas causa degrada??o e falhas nas brocas, as quais est?o relacionadas ao desgaste, ? fratura total ou parcial do corpo da broca ou dos insertos, choque t?rmico, corros?o. Tamb?m o deficiente encaixe mec?nico dos insertos cer?micos nos cones da broca pode dar origem ao seu destacamento e provocando uma s?rie de danos ? broca. O aprimoramento no processo de produ??o de interfaces metal-cer?mica pode eliminar ou minimizar algumas das falhas acima mencionadas nas brocas tric?nicas, otimizando o seu tempo de vida ?til, e portanto, reduzindo o custo m?trico de perfura??o. A brasagem ? uma t?cnica bastante conhecida para uni?o de metais e cer?micos, podendo ser uma excelente alternativa ao processo comum de encaixe mec?nico dos insertos cer?micos no corpo de a?o da broca. O fen?meno da molhabilidade tem um papel fundamental na produ??o de uni?es metal-cer?mica quando uma fase l?quida est? presente no processo. Neste trabalho, ligas de adi??o com base no eut?tico 72Prata-28Cobre foram fundidas sobre substratos de zirc?nia, nitreto de sil?cio e carbeto de tungst?nio/Co, em alto v?cuo. A evolu??o do ?ngulo de contato foi registrada graficamente, e as interfaces geradas analisadas por MEV-EDX. A liga eut?tica AgCu n?o molhou qualquer um dos substratos cer?micos, revelando elevados ?ngulos de contato e sem qualquer intera??o qu?mica entre os materiais. Os melhores resultados foram encontrados para os sistemas contendo 3%wt tit?nio na liga AgCu. A presen?a de tit?nio na forma de soluto favorece a forma??o de compostos molh?veis termodinamicamente est?veis, aumentando significativamente a condi??o de molhabilidade das cer?micas

[pt] O presente estudo descreve uma correlação entre o desempenho obtido por brocas de perfuração e o estado de tensões atuante na formação rochosa localizada imediatamente abaixo do fundo do poço. Os dados de desempenho de brocas de seis poços perfurados na costa marítima brasileira foram coletados e analisados. Tendo em vista reduzir o empirismo associado com este tipo de análise, é implementado um estudo que considera o perfil geomecânico do poço. O perfil geomecânico de uma dada formação rochosa é composto de suas propriedades mecânicas (módulo de Young, relação de Poisson, resistência à compressão simples, ângulo de atrito interno etc.), das pressões dos fluidos das formações e das tensões totais in situ. A dissertação mostra a sistemática utilizada para avaliar as tensões no fundo do poço através de um programa de elementos finitos 3D. Através destas tensões é possível definir um índice de plastificação à frente da broca de perfuração e o rendimento da mesma é avaliado levando este índice em conta. Alguns dos poços analisados foram perfurados em águas profundas, sendo que os resultados obtidos até o momento mostraram um grande potencial para a melhor compreensão de altos e baixos rendimentos com respeito à taxa de penetração da broca, de uma maneira racional. Baseados nesta análise novos estudos para avaliação de brocas poderão ser implementados indicando que reduções significativas de custo de perfuração poderão ser obtidas. / [en] The present dissertation describes a correlation between the bit performance and the state of stress acting upon the rock formation located immediately beneath the bottom of the wellbore. Bit performance data from 6 wells drilled offshore Brazil were collected and anlyzed. In order to reduce the empiricism associated with this type of data analysis, a study is being put forward that considers the geomechanical log along the drilled wellbore. The geomechanical log of a given rock formation is composed of its mechanical properties (Young's modulus, Poisson's Ratio, unconfined compressive strength, internal friction angle, etc.) as well as formation fluid pressure and in situ total stresses. The dissertation shows the metodology to evaluate the stresses at the bottom of the wellbore through a 3D finite element program. Trough these stresses it is possible to define an index of plastification ahead of the drill bit, and bit performance is rated taking this index into account. Some of the wells analyzed were drilled in deep water locations, and the initial results obtained herein, showed a great potential for better understanding for the good and bad performances, regarding the rate of penetration of the drill bit evaluation will be put forward with the great potential for drilling cost savings. / [es] El presente estudio describe la correlación entre el desempeño obtenido por brocas de perforación y las tensiones actuantes en la formación rocosa localizada debajo del fondo del pozo. Se colectaron y analizaron datos sobre el desempeño de brocas de seis pozos perforados en la costa marítima brasileira. Teniendo como objetivo reducir el empirismo asociado a este tipo de análisis, se implementa un estudio que considera el perfil geomecánico del pozo. El perfil geomecánico de una formación rocosa está compuesto de suas propriedades mecánicas (módulo de Young, relación de Pueson, resistencia a la compresión simple, etc.), de las presiones de los fluidos de las formaciones y de las tensiones totales in situ. La disertación muestra la sistemática utilizada para evaluar las tensiones en el fondo del pozo a través de un programa de elementos finitos 3D. A través de estas tensiones es posible definir un índice de plastificación al frente de la broca de perfuración y se evalúa su rendimiento llevando este índice en consideración. Algunos pozos analizados fueron perforados en aguas profundas, los resultados obtenidos hasta el momento mostraron un gran potencial para la mejor comprensión de altos y bajos rendimentos con respecto a la tasa de penetración de la broca, de una manera racional. Sobre este análisis nuevos estudios para evaluación de brocas pueden ser implementados indicando que pueden obtenerse reducciones significativas del costo de perforación.

Un tiers des urgences dentaires et un pourcentage élevé de maux de dents sont endodontie liés. Instruments rotatifs utilisés dans le traitement endodontique peuvent se briser à l'intérieur du canal radiculaire en raison de la fatigue des matériaux. Une fois cassé, l'extraction de la partie fracturée du canal est un travail difficile et ennuyeux de le patient et le dentiste. Par conséquent, l'alerte d'une fracture imminente lors de l'utilisation clinique ou développer de bonnes stratégies pour augmenter ses propriétés mécaniques sera d'une grande aide pour éviter les complications médicales / juridique. La recherche est étudié à partir de deux parties. La première partie a établi une plate-forme de test standard, simulant plusieurs paramètres de canal, propose une série de stratégies visant à améliorer la vie de la fatigue et des propriétés mécaniques de matériaux. Aussi, un système de surveillance utilisant de réseaux de Bragg (FBG) capteurs a été tentée. la raison de l'utilisation de la glycémie à jeun est sa petite taille qui est très prometteur dans l'intégration avec la pièce à main de l'équipement endodontique. dans le travail actuel, en ramassant et en analysant l'onde de contrainte par transformée de Fourier rapide (FFT), nous peut révéler la variation d'énergie et la fréquence phénomène déplaçant dans certaines fréquences caractéristiques. on espère que, avec ces informations, nous pouvons éviter / atténuer la survenue de fracture inattendue. Comme pour l'essai de fatigue, les données ont montré que la résistance à la fatigue peut être améliorée certain traitement thermique ou à mouvement alternatif méthode de rotation appliqué. tel phénomène peut être étroitement liée à la composition de la phase en ni-Ti en alliage et la contrainte de traction maximale est réduite lorsque le mouvement alternatif appliqué. études ont montré que plus la teneur de la phase martensite dans l'aiguille, l'plus de vie à la fatigue peut être atteint. Cependant, il peut être nécessaire de prendre des compromis avec l'efficacité de coupe de l'aiguille. pour cette question, nous pouvons combiner le traitement cryogénique et traitement thermique pour obtenir une meilleure résistance à la fatigue sans compromettre son efficacité de coupe. La deuxième partie est de fabriquer haute résolution, grande taille de la nouvelle Type aiguilles d'endodontie en utilisant la polymérisation à deux photons (TTP) technique. Le travail se fait à l'université de Joseph-Fourier LiPhy laboratoire, France. Contrairement à la fabrication traditionnelle du PPT, qui avait une limitation de sa taille de produits en raison du faible pouvoir lase, taux de redoublement et piézo entraîné stade, nous utilisons résine Ormocer, 130 kHz, 1W puissant laser de 532 nm à l'étape motorisé étage XY pour fabriquer une grande 800 échafaud um cellulaire bio-compatible et 1.2 cm aiguille de hauteur. aussi, pour améliorer la qualité du produit de TPP, l'approche de correction de la puissance du laser avait été tentée. Pendant TPP fabrication, la forme de focalisation laser changé lorsque la surface de la fabrication a été déplacé dans la direction z. Cela se traduit par le fait que nous avons besoin de plus afin d'assurer la taille de voxel est identique à z différent. pour corriger ce défaut, un procédé pour la correction de la puissance du laser et de la formule pour la puissance de correction sont proposées. la formule est dérivé du concept de maintien de conditions d'exposition identiques. / One third of dental emergencies and a high percentage of toothaches are endodontics related. Rotary instruments employed in endodontic treatment may break inside the root canal due to material fatigue. Once broken, extracting the fractured part from the canal is a difficult job and is annoying to both the patient and the dentist. Therefore, warning of an imminent fracture during clinical use or developing good strategies to increase its mechanical properties will be a great help to avoid medical/ legal complications. The research is studied from two parts. The first part established a standard testing platform, simulating several root canal parameters, proposing a series of strategies to improve the fatigue life and material's mechanical properties. Also, a monitoring system employing Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors has been attempted. The reason of using FBG is its small size which is very promising in integrating with the handpiece of the endodontic equipment. In the current work, by picking up and analyzing the stress wave through Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), we can reveal the energy variation and the frequency shifting phenomenon under some characteristic frequencies. It is hoped that with these information, we can avoid/alleviate the occurrence of unexpected fracture. As for the fatigue test, data showed that the fatigue life can be improved when certain heat treatment or reciprocating rotation method applied. Such phenomenon may be closely related to the phase composition in Ni-Ti Alloy and the maximum tension stress is decreased when reciprocating movement applied. Studies showed that the more content of martensite phase in the needle, the more fatigue life can be achieved. However, it may need to take compromise with needle's cutting efficiency. For this issue, we can combine cryogenic treatment and heat treatment to get better fatigue life without compromising with its cutting efficiency. The second part is to fabricate high resolution, large size of new type endodontic needles by employing two-photon polymerization (TTP) technique. The work is done in the university of Joseph-Fourier LiPhy lab, France. Unlike traditional TPP manufacturing, which had a limitation of its products size due to small lase power, repetition rate and piezo driven stage, we use Ormocer resin, 130 kHz, 1W powerful 532 nm laser with step motor driven X-Y stage to fabricate high bio-compatible 800 µm cell scaffold and 1.2 cm height needle. Also, to improve the product quality of TPP, the laser power correction approach had been attempted. During TPP fabrication, the laser focusing shape changed when the fabrication surface was moved up in z direction. This results in that we need more power to ensure the voxel size is the same at different z. To correct such defect, a method of the laser power correction and formula for the correcting power are proposed. The formula is derived from the concept of keeping exposure condition the same.