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
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
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
Soot modeling in turbulent diffusion flames: review and prospectsThis work reviews the state of the art of the main soot modeling approaches used in turbulent diffusion flames. Accordingly, after a short introduction about the subject addressed here, the...
Año de publicación: 2021
Numerical study and optimization of air-conditioning systems grilles used in indoor environmentsThe air flow distribution characterizing conditioned indoor environments obtained following conventional design methodologies does not always guarantee both thermal comfort and indoor air quality (IAQ) for all occupants. This occurs...
Año de publicación: 2021
On the Design of an Orc Axial Turbine Based Expander Working as a Mechanical Driver in Gas Compressor StationsIn this work, the feasibility of increasing the capacity of a natural gas compressor station by means of an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) is studied. In the proposed configuration, the...
Año de publicación: 2021
Design Considerations of Solar-Driven Hydrogen Production Plants for Residential ApplicationsThe objective of this work is to discuss design considerations related to the development of a stand-alone photovoltaic driven hydrogen production and consumption system. The referred system is currently on...
Año de publicación: 2021