Browsing by Subject "Thermal analysis"

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    • Analysis and implementation of a methodology for optimal PMa-SynRM design taking into account performances and reliability 

      López Torres, Carlos (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-07-12)
      Doctoral thesis
      Open Access
      Automotive applications focus to develop drive-train technologies with higher energy efficiency and lower environmental impact. Electric and hybrid vehicles are gaining popularity since they fulfill these requirements . ...

    • Application of low-cost sensors for accurate ambient temperature monitoring 

      Mobaraki, Behnam; Komarizadehasl, Seyedmilad; Castilla Pascual, Francisco Javier; Lozano Galant, José Antonio (2022-09)
      Article
      Open Access
      In structures with reduced monitoring budgets, the high cost of commercial metering devices is always an obstacle for monitoring structural health. This might be an issue when temperatures must be measured for both structural ...

    • Bio-based insulation materials and their hygrothermal performance in a building envelope system (ETICS) 

      Palumbo, Mariana; Lacasta Palacio, Ana María; Haurie Ibarra, Laia; Giraldo Forero, María del Pilar; Correal Modol, Eduard (2018-09-01)
      Article
      Open Access
      Bio-based insulation materials (such as wood or hemp) are emerging as a promising alternative in building envelope applications, aiming at improving in-use energy efficiency. When compared to common insulation materials ...

    • Caracterización físico-térmica del proceso de degradación durante la transformación de un film de LLDPE destinado a la fabricación de bolsas 

      Ballestar de las Heras, Ricardo Luis; Pradas Bello, Celia; Cañavate Ávila, Francisco Javier; Colom Fajula, Xavier (2021-09-29)
      Article
      Open Access
      Con este estudio se pretende analizar el comportamiento que presenta un LLDPE comercial, que se utiliza para la fabricación de bolsas, frente al proceso de degradación termo-oxidativa que sufre cada vez que se somete a un ...

    • Circular economy assessment in recycling of LLDPE bags according to European Resolution, thermal and structural characterization 

      Ballestar de las Heras, Ricardo Luis; Pradas Bello, Celia; Carrillo Navarrete, Fernando; Cañavate Ávila, Francisco Javier; Colom Fajula, Xavier (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2022-02-15)
      Article
      Open Access
      According to the Circular Economy Package promoted by the European directive, plastic bags companies must use in their formulations a percentage of polyethylene waste (industrial and/or domestic) greater than 70%. Following ...

    • Conductive concrete made from recycled carbon fibres for self-heating and de-icing applications in urban furniture 

      Faneca Llesera, Gerard; Ikumi Montserrat, Tai; Torrents Dolz, Josep M.; Aguado de Cea, Antonio; Segura Pérez, Ignacio (Instituto Técnico de la Construcción y del Cemento, 2020-09)
      Article
      Open Access
      This paper presents a broad experimental study performed at laboratory and industrial facilities to develop conductive concrete for self-heating and de-icing applications in urban furniture. Self-heating capacity is achieved ...

    • Desarrollo de hormigones conductores con adición de fibras de carbono recicladas 

      Faneca Llesera, Gerard (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-07-20)
      Doctoral thesis
      Open Access
      Inside the studies of intelligent materials and considering concrete as one of the most building material used, getting new functionalities to him, would provide new uses and applications to the usual structural or facing ...

    • Design and implementation of an Electrical Power Supply for a PocketQube 

      Bou Capdevila, Gerard (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-07-05)
      Bachelor thesis
      Restricted access - confidentiality agreement
      UPC NanoSat Lab is a laboratory located in the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, which is focused on the design and development of nano and picosatellite spacecrafts. This type of platforms have significant limitations ...

    • Design of a phase locked loop for optical upconversion 

      Herranz Salazar, Francisco (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-05)
      Master thesis
      Open Access
      Silicon Photonics has become a key technology in the design of devices for the next generation of wireless communications. One of the most important challenges of 5G is the transport of microwave signals over fiber links, ...

    • Design procedure for a longitudinal flux flat linear switched reluctance motor 

      Garcia Amoros, Jordi; Andrada Gascón, Pedro; Blanqué Molina, Balduino (2011-12-12)
      Article
      Restricted access - publisher's policy
      This article presents a new comprehensive design procedure for longitudinal flux flat linear switched reluctance motors. The design process comprises all the steps from detailing the specifications to sizing the prototype ...

    • Determination of environmental parameters based on Arduino based low-cost sensors 

      Mobaraki, Behnam; Komarizadehasl, Seyedmilad; Castilla Pascual, Francisco Javier; Lozano Galant, José Antonio (2020)
      Conference report
      Restricted access - publisher's policy
      Taking into account that the age of structures is closely connected to their energy consumption, the monitoring of structures is a crucial task for engineers. This article deals with application of Arduino based low-cost ...

    • Development of a CubeSat CLIMBing to the Van-Allen belt 

      Eschelmüller, V.; Stren, A.; Issa, M.; Bauer, J.; Goswami, A.; Vitztum, E.; Repän, K.; Treberspurg, W.; Scharlemann, C. (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-04-29)
      Conference lecture
      Open Access
      Based on its successful CubeSat mission PEGASUS, the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt (FHWN) is preparing its new CubeSat mission called CLIMB. CLIMB is a 3U CubeSat that will be launched to a low, circular ...

    • Elaboració d'un programari d'anàlisi tèrmic per a màquines elèctriques 

      Rahuet Jané, Jaume (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2011-06-15)
      Master thesis (pre-Bologna period)
      Open Access
      En el present projecte es presenta un programari que a partir de les dimensions, materials, pèrdues i altres condicions, determini la distribució de temperatures en una màquina elèctrica en règim permanent. El ...

    • Environmental monitoring system based on low-cost sensors 

      Mobaraki, Behnam; Komarizadehasl, Seyedmilad; Castilla Pascual, Francisco Javier; Lozano Galant, José Antonio (2020)
      Conference report
      Open Access
      Temperature and humidity measurements provide useful information on multiple areas of civil engineering application such as Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), Structural System Identification (SSI) and structures ...

    • Extended magnetization of superconducting pellets in highly inhomogeneous magnetic field 

      Maynou Gil, Roger; López López, José; Granados García, Javier A.J.; Torres Cámara, Ricardo; Bosch Tous, Ricardo (2011)
      Conference lecture
      Restricted access - publisher's policy
      The magnetization of superconducting pellets is a worth point in the development of trapped flux superconducting motors. Experimental and simulated data have been reported extensively according to the framework of one or ...

    • Fabrication of photonic crystals based on macroporous silicon for thermal emission in mid infra-red 

      Deriziotis, Ioannis Romanos (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2017-10)
      Master thesis
      Restricted access - author's decision
      Photonic crystals (PhC) have a unique band structure that opens up a lot of possibilities in terms of manipulating electromagnetic waves. Lately a lot of research has been done in possible applications of photonic crystals ...

    • Heat flow dynamics in thermal systems described by diffusive representation 

      Domínguez Pumar, Manuel; Atienza García, María Teresa; Kowalski, Lukasz; Novio Vázquez, Santiago; Gorreta Mariné, Sergio; Jiménez Serres, Vicente; Silvestre Bergés, Santiago (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2016-09-01)
      Article
      Open Access
      The objective of this paper is to analyze the dynamics of heat flow in thermal structures working under constant temperature operation. This analysis is made using the tools of sliding mode controllers. The theory is ...

    • Influence of design parameters in the optimization of linear switched reluctance motor under thermal constraints 

      Garcia-Amorós, Jordi; Andrada Gascón, Pedro; Blanqué Molina, Balduino; Marin-Genesca, Marc (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2017-03-22)
      Article
      Open Access
      The objective of this paper is to present an original study for optimizing the size of the LongitudinalFlux Double-Sided Linear Switched Reluctance Motor (LSRM) under thermal and weight constraints. The performance is ...

    • Influence of HFM thermal contact on the accuracy of in situ measurements of façades’ U-value in operational stage 

      Gaspar Fàbregas, Kàtia; Casals Casanova, Miquel; Gangolells Solanellas, Marta (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2021-01-22)
      Article
      Open Access
      Accurate information on the actual thermal transmittance of walls is vital to select appropriate energy-saving measures in existing buildings to meet the commitments of the European Green Deal. To obtain accurate results ...

    • Influence of HFM thermal contact on the accuracy of In situ measurements of façades’ U-Value in operational stage 

      Gaspar Fàbregas, Kàtia; Casals Casanova, Miquel; Gangolells Solanellas, Marta (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2022-08-01)
      Part of book or chapter of book
      Open Access
      Accurate information on the actual thermal transmittance of walls is vital to select appropriate energy-saving measures in existing buildings to meet the commitments of the European Green Deal. To obtain accurate results ...