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3D modeling to evaluate the thermal interferences between borehole heat exchangers in a Mediterranean area
(2019)
Comunicació de congrés
Accés restringit per política de l'editorialThermal interference between Borehole Heat Exchangers (BHEs) results in a loss of performance of a geothermal installation. An analysis of this phenomenon can provide key information for enhance and optimize the design of ... -
A georeferenced agent-based model to analyze the climate change impacts on ski tourism at a regional scale
(2014-06-30)
Article
Accés obertOne main argument for modeling socio-ecological systems is to advance the understanding of dynamic correlations among various human and environmental factors, including impacts and responses to environmental change. We ... -
A Monte Carlo approach for distribution reliability assessment considering time varying load and system reconfiguration
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2013)
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Accés restringit per política de l'editorialThis paper presents the basic features of a sequential analytical Monte Carlo approach for reliability evaluation of distribution systems. The document includes a description of the procedure, implemented in an open ... -
A Perspective overview of topological approaches for vulnerability analysis of power transmission grids
(2012)
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A simple spatiotemporal evolution model of a transmission power grid
(2018-02-22)
Article
Accés obertIn this paper, we present a model for the spatial and temporal evolution of a particularly large human-made network: the 400-kV French transmission power grid. This is based on 1) an attachment procedure that diminishes ... -
A societal metabolism approach to job creation and renewable energy transitions in Catalonia
(2017-06-21)
Article
Accés obertThis paper examines the feasibility of renewable energy transition scenarios and employment requirements on a backdrop of the objectives as described by the energy and climate change plan in Catalonia (PECAC 2012–2020). ... -
A water balance model to estimate climate change impact on groundwater recharge in Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
(2020-03)
Article
Accés obertThe aim of this paper is to estimate the effect that climate change will have on groundwater recharge at the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. The groundwater recharge is calculated from a monthly water balance model considering ... -
Accreditation of Spanish Engineering Programs, first experiences. The case of the Terrassa School of Engineering
(2016)
Article
Accés obertThe implementation of the European Space for Higher Education has entailed new requirements for Spanish Higher Education Programs. Regulations (RD 1393, 2007) stablish that university programs, in order to have official ... -
Acreditación de las titulaciones de grado. Experiencia de la EET-UPC
(2015)
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Accés restringit per política de l'editorialEl proceso de implantación del Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior (EEES) supuso nuevos requerimientos para los estudios universitarios en el Estado Español. La legislación (RD 1393, 2007) establece que los títulos ... -
Amphiphilic ionic complexes of hyaluronic acid with organophosphonium compounds and their antimicrobial activity
(2018-01-01)
Article
Accés obertAmphiphilic ionic complexes of hyaluronic acid and alkyltrimethylphosphonium soaps with alkyl chains containing even numbers of carbons from 12 to 22 have been produced. The complexes have a nearly stoichiometric composition, ... -
An energy efficiency-based classification approach for street lighting by considering operational factors: a case study of Barcelona
(2021-01)
Article
Accés obertThis paper presents a new energy efficiency-based classification approach for street lighting. This approach considers the improvement of visual performance by correcting the standard photometry system (photopic) by the ... -
An Exploratory Multivariate Statistical Analysis to Assess Urban Diversity
(2019-07-11)
Article
Accés obertUnderstanding diversity in complex urban systems is fundamental in facing current and future sustainability challenges. In this article, we apply an exploratory multivariate statistical analysis (i.e., Principal Component ... -
An improved high-pressure roll crusher model for tungsten and tantalum ores
(2018-10-25)
Article
Accés obertAn improved approach is presented to model the product particle size distribution resulting from grinding in high-pressure roll crusher with the aim to be used in standard high-pressure grinding rolls (HPGR). This approach ... -
An integrative methodology for the quality of life measurement in urban places based on the accomplishment of human needs
(2015)
Comunicació de congrés
Accés obertQuality of Life (QoL) approaches and studies have broadly raised the interest of scientists during the last years. With more than half of the world population now living in cities, defining and measuring QoL in urban ... -
Análisis de un accidente del sector minero mediante el método del árbol de causas y el método de Feyer & Williamson
(2019)
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Accés obertFundamento y Métodos: En esta investigación se presenta el caso del análisis de un accidente del sector minero a través de 2 métodos distintos: 1) árbol de causas, 2) Feyer & Williamson. En el método del árbol de causas ... -
Antibacterial films made of ionic complexes of poly(y-glutamic acid) and ethyl lauroyl arginate
(2017-12-24)
Article
Accés obert© 2017 by the author. The biocide agent LAE (ethyl aN-lauroyl l-arginate chloride) was coupled with poly(y-glutamic acid) (PGGA) to form stable ionic complexes with LAE:PGGA ratios of 1 and 0.5. The nanostructure adopted ... -
Applying network analysis to assess coastal risk planning
(2018-08)
Article
Accés obertAdequate response to risks affecting coasts requires an integrated and coordinated multi-risk governance system, with ongoing evaluation of statutory planning documents and responsible stakeholders. Traditionally, such ... -
Apropar-se al desenvolupament a escala humana
(Càtedra UNESCO de Sostenibilitat de la UPC, 2014-11-26)
Llibre
Accés obertL’objectiu d’aquesta publicació és apropar-se a la societat, i sensibilitzar-la sobre el que entenem com desenvolupament a escala humana i com es pot mesurar. Per tant, el primer objectiu és analitzar i entendre el concepte ... -
Aprovechamiento de residuos queratínicos para la sorción de cobre de soluciones acuosas
(2020)
Article
Accés obertLa industria avícola mundial genera una gran cantidad de residuos que en la actualidad son mayoritariamente desechados. Entre ellos, las plumas (CFs), estructuras queratínicas que presentan grupos funcionales y otras ...