Assessment of Large Eddy Simulation (LES) Sub-grid Scale Models Accounting for Compressible Homogeneous Isotropic TurbulenceMost sub-grid scale (SGS) models employed in LES (large eddy simulation) formulations were originally developed for incompressible, single phase, inert flows and assume transfer of energy based on the classical...
Año de publicación: 2023
Parametric study of empirical constants used in soot formation models based on interpolative closure methods of momentsOne of the most widely used approaches for modeling soot formation in laminar and turbulent flames is the one based on the method of moments (MOM). In particular, the method...
Año de publicación: 2022
Development of an evolutionary artificial neural network-based tool for selecting suitable enhanced oil recovery methodsEnhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods are proven oil recovery processes that allow mature oil fields rejuvenating and increasing their production to economically profitable quantities. The main issues associated with the...
Año de publicación: 2022
Mathematical modelling of coupled and decoupled water electrolysis systems based on existing theoretical and experimental studiesSince it has the potential to significantly reduce gaseous emissions in the near future, electrolytic hydrogen production using electricity generated from renewable energy sources, such as solar radiation, is key. Water splitting processes occurring in electrolyzer cells...
Año de publicación: 2022
Design optimization methodology of small horizontal axis wind turbine blades using a hybrid CFD/BEM/GA approachIn this work, a comprehensive methodology for wind turbine blade design optimization is proposed. Accordingly, a numerical model based on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) has been initially coupled to a...
Año de publicación: 2022
Genetic algorithms-based size optimization of directly and indirectly coupled photovoltaic-electrolyzer systemsSince relatively high costs and low efficiencies are usually associated with photovoltaic-electrolyzer (PV-EL) systems, the coupling of a PV system to an EL one is a critical aspect when sizing...
Año de publicación: 2022
Parallel Domain Decomposition of a FEM-based Tool for Numerical Modelling Mineral Slurry-like FlowsThe main parallelisation related features of a computational tool based on the finite element method (FEM) for the numerical modelling of mineral-slurry like flows are described in this work. In...
Año de publicación: 2022
Thermodynamic modelling of rotating detonation engines cyclesThis work aims to perform a thermodynamic comparison of the thermal efficiency of gas turbines operating with a combustion chamber and a detonation chamber, using methane, ethanol and mixtures of...
Año de publicación: 2022
Assessment of cooling technologies for solar photovoltaic panels accounting for local solar irradiance and ambient temperature conditionsThe growing energy demand and climate change emphasize the need to continuously use environmentally friendly energy sources. Consequently, renewable energy sources such as solar energy, which relies on the use...
Año de publicación: 2022
Clean energy transition in Peru: A green hydrogen perspectiveFor anyone concerned about climate change, fostering the energy transition from fossil-based to low- or zero-carbon energy sources is a must. In this context, this work provides a brief overview...
Año de publicación: 2022