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Modeling of the Influence of Operational Parameters on Tire Lateral Dynamics
(IOAP-MPDI, 2022-08-24)Tires play a critical role in vehicle safety. Proper modeling of tire–road interaction is essential for optimal performance of active safety systems. This work studies the influence of temperature, longitudinal vehicle ... -
Modeling of tire vertical behavior using a test bench
(IEEE, 2020)Tire models are of great importance for precise investigations of vertical vehicle dynamics, including vehicular safety and riding comfort. An adequate modeling of the tire is crucial to properly reproduce vehicle vertical ... -
Modeling the external flow of a novel HorseShoe receiver and the evaluation of thermal performance
(Elsevier, 2022-10)The linear receiver of a Parabolic Trough Collector is the most critical element in the entire system. The Universal Vacuum Air Collector concept is the most extended type of receiver in both experimental and industrial ... -
New approach for analysing the effect of minor and major solar cooker design changes: Influence of height trivet on the power of a funnel cooker
(Elsevier, 2021-08-14)In present work, the power values of two funnel cookers were determined by following the standard ASAE S580.1 procedure and also a novel improved approach for better analysing the effect of minor design changes. This new ... -
Non-intrusive determination of shock absorber characteristic curves by means of evolutionary algorithms
(Elsevier, 2023-01-01)The fault detection in the components of the suspension system of road vehicles is of great importance. The optimal performance of the suspension system has a big influence on the safety and stability of a vehicle. Vehicle ... -
Numerical validation of simple non-stationary models for self-propelled pitching foils
(Elsevier, 2022-09-15)High-resolution numerical simulations of the self propelled locomotion of two-dimensional pitching foils are used to assess simplified models based on linear potential theory for the fluid-foil interaction. These models are ... -
On the feasibility of a flexible foil with passive heave to extract energy from low wind speeds
(Elsevier, 2022-10)We explore numerically and theoretically the capability of flexible foils elastically mounted to translational springs and dampers at the leading edge to extract energy from low-speed winds through its passive heave ... -
On-line learning applied to spiking neural network for antilock braking systems
(Elsevier, 2023-09-18)Computationally replicating the behaviour of the cerebral cortex to perform the control tasks of daily life in a human being is a challenge today. First, … Finally, a suitable learning model that allows adapting neural ... -
Optical characterization of a funnel solar cooker with azimuthal sun tracking through ray-tracing simulation
(Elsevier, 2022-01-20)Funnel type solar cookers are simple and effective. Most of them rely on a multifaceted reflector to concentrate solar radiation on a cooking pot that is placed inside a transparent enclosure to create a greenhouse effect. ... -
Optical performance analysis of the Copenhagen solar cooker with COMSOL Multiphysics
(Elsevier, 2024-01-31)The Copenhagen solar cooker is a compact, panel-type design with four flexible reflective panels to redirect solar radiation onto a cooking pot. The geometric configuration of the panels is adjustable, depending on the sun ... -
Performance of solar funnel cookers using intermediate temperature test load under low sun elevation
(Elsevier, 2021-08-11)Solar funnel cookers can be designed as attractive and affordable low-cost devices accessible to people in all continents of the world regardless of their walk-in life. The present work is aimed to investigate the ... -
Propulsion enhancement of flexible plunging foils: Comparing linear theory predictions with high-fidelity CFD results
(ELSEVIER, 2021-09-01)The fluid–structure interaction of a flexible plunging hydrofoil immersed in a current is solved numerically to analyze its propulsion enhancement due to flexibility at Reynolds number 10 000. After validating with ... -
Pulmonary vein flow split effects in patient-specific simulations of left atrial flow
(Elsevier, 2023)Disruptions to left atrial (LA) blood flow, such as those caused by atrial fibrillation (AF), can lead to thrombosis in the left atrial appendage (LAA) and an increased risk of systemic embolism. LA hemodynamics are ... -
Robust road condition detection system using in vehicle standard sensors.
(MDPI, 2015-12-19)The appearance of active safety systems, such as Anti-lock Braking System, Traction Control System, Stability Control System, etc., represents a major evolution in road safety. In the automotive sector, the term vehicle ... -
Simplified Model for Forward-Flight Transitions of a Bio-Inspired Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
(2022-10-18)A new forward-flight model for bird-like ornithopters is presented. The flight dynamics model uses results from potential, unsteady aerodynamics to characterize the forces generated by the flapping wings, including the ... -
Simplified Model for Forward-Flight Transitions of a Bio-Inspired Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
(IOAP-MPDI, 2022-10-18)A new forward-flight model for bird-like ornithopters is presented. The flight dynamics model uses results from potential, unsteady aerodynamics to characterize the forces generated by the flapping wings, including the ... -
Simulations of a tornadic supercell event in the south of Spain: Sensitivity to initial and boundary conditions and microphysics parameterizations
(Elsevier, 2024-01-24)A tornadic supercell near the village of Campillos (Malaga province) occurred on 26 August 2019 with several associated damages. In this study, we analyze the sensitivity of the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model ... -
Stably stratified Taylor–Couette flows.
(The Royal Society, 2023-03-01)Stably stratified Taylor–Couette flow has attracted much attention due to its relevance as a canonical example of the interplay among rotation, stable stratification, shear and container boundaries, as well as its ... -
The effect of partial loads on the performance of a funnel solar cooker
(Elsevier, 2022-11-20)Several solar cooker designs have been proposed over the last decades. The funnel cooker is a well-known model, representative of the category of panel-type solar cookers. From the empirical experience of real practice, ...