An Annual Technical R&D Symposium at Nidec-GA took place on November 24th, in Joinville, Santa Catarina. During the event, results from both compressor and noise groups were presented, led by professors César Deschamps and Arcanjo Lenzi, respectively. The results (numerical and experimental) demonstrated are from ongoing research projects financed by Nidec and Embrapii, through the Embrapii Unit - Innovative Refrigeration Technologies (UFSC).

Professor César Deschamps' projects consist of research and support activities that aim to improve the reliability of alternative hermetic compressors in order to ensure a longer useful life of these devices, as well as the improvement of tools that make the development life cycle of projects shorter and more reliable.

On noise investigations, a research related to metrics for evaluating the sound quality of compressors and refrigerators was presented, in addition to numerical and experimental methodologies for predicting the vibroacoustic behavior of new products. Based on the evolution of consumer profiles, international noise regulations are increasingly demanding, which makes Nidec continue with cutting-edge research in the area of acoustics and vibrations. “We are applying the state of the art in our area in the development of new compressors”, says Olavo M. Silva, a research engineer who has been collaborating with this partnership for 23 years.

For Professor Arcanjo Lenzi, the presentation of research efforts in continuous collaboration with the company Nidec, not only validates our commitment to academic excellence, but also plays a crucial role in technological advancement and industrial innovation.

Fruitful partnership and model in Brazil

The fruitful partnership between Nidec (formerly Embraco) and the Federal University of Santa Catarina, cultivated since 1982, has been a notable example of successful collaboration between industry and academia. Over these decades, this alliance has provided mutual benefits, resulting in significant advances in research, development and innovation in the various fields of refrigeration. The constant exchange of knowledge and the integration of talents have contributed not only to the improvement of Nidec products, but also to the training of highly qualified professionals.

This exemplary partnership shows the transformative potential when companies and academic institutions come together for scientific and technological advancement.

It is also essential to highlight the importance of research financing, as financial support not only supports such activities, but also strengthens the groups' position in the excellence of their research, highlights Nara Santos, planning and business manager at the Unit.

Find out more about the progress of our research at:

LVA - lva.ufsc.br / Instagram: @lva.ufsc
POLO - polo.ufsc.br / Instagram: @pololabs
Embrapii Unit - Innovative Refrigeration Technologies - polo.ufsc.br/institucional/unidade-embrapii