Browsing by Author "Castilla López, Roberto"
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A novel fabrication technique to minimize poly(dimethylsiloxane)-microchannels deformation under high-pressure operation
Madadi, Hojjat; Mohammadi, Mahdi; Casals Terré, Jasmina; Castilla López, Roberto (2013-10-27)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyPDMS is one of the most common materials used for the flow delivery in the microfluidics chips, since it is clear, inert, nontoxic, and nonflammable. Its inexpensiveness, straightforward fabrication, and biological ... -
A numerical aerodynamic analysis on the effect of rear underbody diffusers on road cars
Guerrero Fernández, Alexandre; Castilla López, Roberto; Eid, Giorgio (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2022-04-01)
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Open AccessThe aerodynamic complexity of the underbody surfaces of conventional road vehicles is a matter of fact. Currently available literature is focused mainly on very simple Ahmed-body geometries as opposed to realistic car ... -
A review of gerotor technology in hydraulic machines
Gámez Montero, Pedro Javier; Codina Macià, Esteban; Castilla López, Roberto (2019-06-24)
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Open AccessOver the years, numerous investigations have established the gerotor fundamentals. This work aims to provide a complete review of the literature from the last decade, focusing on the articles published in the past five ... -
A simplified methodology to evaluate the design specifications of hydraulic components
Roquet, Pedro; Gámez Montero, Pedro Javier; Castilla López, Roberto; Raush Alviach, Gustavo Adolfo; Codina Macià, Esteban (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2018-09-11)
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Open AccessThe fatigue of a hydraulic component inherently varies due to various factors that can be divided into two categories: structural and load spectrum variability. The effects of both variabilities must be considered when ... -
Aerodynamic study of the wake effects on a Formula 1 car
Guerrero Lorente, Alex; Castilla López, Roberto (2020-10-05)
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Open AccessThe high complexity of current Formula One aerodynamics has raised the question of whether an urgent modification in the existing aerodynamic package is required. The present study is based on the evaluation and quantification ... -
An empirical methodology for prediction of shape and flow rate of a free-falling non-submerged liquid and casting iron stream
Gámez Montero, Pedro Javier; Castilla López, Roberto; Freire Venegas, Francisco Javier; Khamashta Llorens, Maria; Codina Macià, Esteban (2016-09-19)
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Open AccessThe work presented in this article demonstrates the use of an empirical and simplified approach based on an optical technique and a home-made ad hoc code that give knowledge of the shape and falling velocity of a free-falling ... -
CENTRALS ELECTRIQUES 1 (Examen 2n Quadr.)
Castilla López, Roberto (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2003-04-04)
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CENTRALS ELECTRIQUES 1 (Examen 2n Quadr.)
Castilla López, Roberto (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2003-06-13)
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CENTRALS ELECTRIQUES 1 (Examen 2n Quadr.)
Castilla López, Roberto (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2002-04-15)
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CLIMATITZACIÓ I INSTRUMENTACIÓ (Examen 2n quadrimestre, 1r parcial)
Castilla López, Roberto (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2015-04-15)
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CLIMATITZACIÓ I INSTRUMENTACIÓ (Examen 2n quadrimestre, 1r parcial)
Raush Alviach, Gustavo Adolfo; Castilla López, Roberto (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2016-04-06)
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Computational fluid dynamics and particle image velocimetry assisted design tools for a new generation of trochoidal gear pumps
García Vilchez, Mercedes; Gámez Montero, Pedro Javier; Codina Macià, Esteban; Castilla López, Roberto; Raush Alviach, Gustavo Adolfo; Freire Venegas, Francisco Javier; Río Cano, Carlos (2015)
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Open AccessTrochoidal gear pumps produce significant flow pulsations that result in pressure pulsations, which interact with the system where they are connected, shortening the life of both the pump and circuit components. And this ... -
Diffusion and scaling in the ocean surface
Díez Rilova, Margarita; Bezerra Menezes, María Ozilea; Vila, Teresa; Castilla López, Roberto; Redondo Apraiz, José Manuel (2010)
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DISSENY D'INSTAL.LACIONS FLUIDOTÈRMIQUES (Examen 1r Quadr.)
Castilla López, Roberto (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2007-11-05)
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Dynamic of a microsphere inside an spherical cavity with newtonian fluid subjected to periodical contractions
Castilla López, Roberto (2023)
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Open AccessThe dynamics of a microsphere submerged in an spherical cavity is numerically analyzed. The cavity, filled with a newtonian fluid, is subjected to periodical contractions in its surface that create flows that affects to ... -
Dynamics of a microsphere inside a spherical cavity with Newtonian fluid subjected to periodic contractions
Castilla López, Roberto (2022-07-05)
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Open AccessMechanical forces on the nucleus of a biological cell can play a significant role in its positioning within the cell. Some models for the migration of the nucleus are based on biochemical signals, which have a very slow ... -
Enabling novel Lab-on-chip applications through optimization of integrated micropillar pumps
Madadi, Hojjat; Castilla López, Roberto; Casals Terré, Jasmina (Campus de Terrassa de la UPC, 2013-06-13)
Conference report
Open AccessPrediction and reduction of pressure drop and resistance flow in micropillar arrays is important for the design of microfluidic circuits used in different lab-on-a-chip and biomedical applications. In this work, a diamond ... -
ENERGIES RENOVABLES I ESTALVI ENERGETIC (Examen 2n Quadr.)
Castilla López, Roberto (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2003-06-10)
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ENGINYERIA DE FLUIDS (Examen 1r quadrimestre, 1r parcial)
Castilla López, Roberto (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2012-11-06)
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ENGINYERIA DE FLUIDS (Examen 1r quadrimestre, 1r parcial)
Castilla López, Roberto (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2011-11-02)
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