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Analytical results for the propulsion performance of a flexible foil with prescribed pitching and heaving motions and passive small deflection
Fernández-Feria, Ramón
; Alaminos-Quesada, Javier (Cambridge, 2021-01-28)
The propulsive performance of a flexible foil with prescribed pitching and heaving motions about any pivot point location and passive chordwise flexural deflection is analysed within the framework of the linear potential ... -
Global stability analysis of the natural convection between two horizontal concentric cylinders
Serrano-Aguilera, Juan José; Blanco-Rodríguez, Francisco José; Parras-Anguita, Luis (ELSEVIER, 2021-06)
In this investigation, the 2D flow between two horizontally positioned concentric cylinders (gravity per- pendicular to the axis of the cylinders), where the inner cylinder is kept at constant temperature Ti higher than ... -
Propulsion enhancement of flexible plunging foils: Comparing linear theory predictions with high-fidelity CFD results
Sanmiguel-Rojas, Enrique; Fernández-Feria, Ramón (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 ... -
A study of tensile and bending properties of 3D-printed biocompatible materials used in dental appliances
García Reyes, Marcos; Bataller-Torras, Alex; Cabrera-Carrillo, Juan Antonio; Velasco García, Juan María; Castillo-Aguilar, Juan Jesús (Springer, 2022-01-03)
In the last years, a large number of new biocompatible materials for 3D printers have emerged. Due to their recent appearance and rapid growth, there is little information about their mechanical properties. The design and ... -
Flutter stability analysis of an elastically supported flexible foil. Application to the energy harvesting of a fully-passive flexible flapping-foil of small amplitude
Fernández-Feria, Ramón (Elsevier, 2022-02)
The aerodynamic forces on an oscillating flexible foil are used to study the flutter instability when the flexible foil is elastically mounted to translational and torsional springs and dampers at an arbitrary pivot axis. ... -
Influence of Loading Conditions on the Mechanical Performance of Multifilament Coreless UHMWPE Sutures Used in Orthopaedic Surgery
Prado-Novoa, María; Perez-Sanchez, Laura; Estébanez-Campos, María Belén; Moreno Vegas, Salvador; Perez-Blanca, Ana (IOAP-MPDI, 2022-03-31)
This work studies the influence of loading velocity and previous cyclic loading history on the stiffness and strength of a multifilament coreless ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) surgical suture. Thread ... -
Impact of zoning heating and air conditioning control systems in users comfort and energy efficiency in residential buildings
Fernández-Hernández, Francisco Ángel; Peña Suárez, José Miguel; Bandera Cantalejo, Juan Antonio; Gonzalez Muriano, Maria del Carmen (Elsevier, 2022-07-05)
Nowadays, in the residential sector, a widely used heating, ventilation and air conditioning system is the ducted direct expansion inverter system based on the on/off control of a single zone, which cannot guarantee the ... -
Analysis of a HVAC zoning control system with an air-to-water heat pump and a ducted fan coil unit in residential buildings
Fernández-Hernández, Francisco Ángel; Atienza Márquez, Antonio; Peña Suárez, José Miguel; Bandera Cantalejo, Juan Antonio; Gonzalez Muriano, Maria del Carmen (Elsevier, 2022-07-08)
This paper presents an analysis of a thermal zoning system integrated in a Heating, Ventilation and Air- Conditioning (HVAC) system based on an air-to-water heat pump with a ducted fan coil. Zoned systems are based on ... -
Modeling of the Influence of Operational Parameters on Tire Lateral Dynamics
Alcázar-Vargas, Manuel Gonzalo; Pérez Fernández, Javier; Sánchez-Andrades, Ignacio; Cabrera-Carrillo, Juan Antonio; Castillo-Aguilar, Juan Jesús (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 ... -
Numerical validation of simple non-stationary models for self-propelled pitching foils
Fernández-Feria, Ramón; Sanmiguel-Rojas, Enrique; Esteban López-Tello, Pablo (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 ... -
e-LION: Data integration semantic model to enhance predictive analytics in e-Learning
Paneque, Manuel; Roldán-García, María del Mar; García-Nieto, José Manuel (Elsevier, 2022-09-27)
In the last years, Learning Management systems (LMSs) are acquiring great importance in online education, since they offer flexible integration platforms for organising a vast amount of learning resources, as well as for ... -
On the feasibility of a flexible foil with passive heave to extract energy from low wind speeds
Fernández-Feria, Ramón; Sanmiguel-Rojas, Enrique (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 ... -
Modeling the external flow of a novel HorseShoe receiver and the evaluation of thermal performance
Martín-Alcántara, A.; Serrano-Aguilera, Juan José; Parras-Anguita, Luis (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 ... -
Experimental characterization of the thermal performance of the Haines 2 solar cooker
Apaolaza-Pagoaga, Xabier; Carrillo-Andrés, Antonio; Rodrigues Ruivo, Celestino (Elsevier, 2022-10-15)
This work presents the most exhaustive experimental characterization of the thermal performance of the Haines 2 solar cooker available to date. Two Haines 2 solar cookers were tested side-by-side in Malaga, Spain, 36.7°N, ... -
Simplified Model for Forward-Flight Transitions of a Bio-Inspired Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Sánchez-Laulhe Cazorla, Ernesto; Fernández-Feria, Ramón; Ollero, Anibal (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 ... -
Simplified Model for Forward-Flight Transitions of a Bio-Inspired Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Sánchez-Laulhe Cazorla, Ernesto; Fernández-Feria, Ramón; Ollero, Anibal (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 ... -
Higher order dynamic mode decomposition of an experimental trailing vortex
Gutiérrez-Castillo, Paloma; Garrido-Martin, Manuel; Bölle, Tobias; García-Ortiz, J.Hermenegildo; Aguilar-Cabello, Jorge; Del-Pino-Peñas, Carlos Manuel[et al.] (AIP, 2022-10-27)
The decay of trailing vortices is a fundamental problem in fluid mechanics and constitutes the basis of control applications that intend to alleviate the wake hazard. In order to progress, we use the recently developed ... -
Impact of alcohol–diesel fuel blends on soot primary particle size in a compression ignition engine
Martos-Ramos, Francisco Javier; Doustar, O.; Zeraati-Rezaei, S; Herreros, J.M; Tsolakis, A. (Elsevier, 2022-11-01)
The use of alternative fuels, such as bio-alcohols, in advanced propulsion systems could a feasible strategy to address several of the current issues associated to the use of internal combustion engines fuelled by carbonaceous ... -
Advances in Intelligent Vehicle Control
Cabrera-Carrillo, Juan Antonio (IOAP-MPDI, 2022-11-09)
Advanced intelligent vehicle control systems have evolved in the last few decades thanks to the use of artificial-intelligence-based techniques, the appearance of new sensors, and the development of technology necessary ...