A5065046904- Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
- Integrated Energy Systems Optimization
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Fluid Dynamics and Mixing
- Fluid Dynamics and Thin Films
- Heat Transfer and Boiling Studies
- Nuclear Engineering Thermal-Hydraulics
- Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
- Nuclear reactor physics and engineering
- Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies
- Climate Change Policy and Economics
- Global Energy Security and Policy
- Combustion and Detonation Processes
- Energy Load and Power Forecasting
- Global Energy and Sustainability Research
- Power Transformer Diagnostics and Insulation
- Wind and Air Flow Studies
- Advanced Battery Technologies Research
- Smart Grid Energy Management
- Icing and De-icing Technologies
- Advanced battery technologies research
- Combustion and flame dynamics
- Solar Radiation and Photovoltaics
- Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity
- Heat transfer and supercritical fluids
Universitat Politècnica de València
2019-2024
This study explores the transition of Canary Islands from a fossil fuel-dependent energy system to decarbonized economy framework by 2040, utilizing novel Best Estimate Plus Uncertainty (BEPU) approach integrated with Wilk's formula. The research focuses on challenges and methodologies involved in shifting green sources—specifically solar photovoltaic, wind nuclear power—while also incorporating hydrogen as an alternative vector for non-electrifiable sectors. BEPU is central methodology,...
The change towards a clean electric generation system is essential to achieve the economy decarbonization goal. Canary Islands Archipelago confronts social, environmental, and economic challenges overcome profound from fossil fuel-dependent fully sustainable renewable economy. This document analyzes scenario with totally total electrification of for by 2040. In addition, it also shows significant reduction in this when an optimized interconnection among islands considered. consists solar PV...
The recharging of electric vehicles will undoubtedly entail an increase in demand. Traditionally, efforts have been made to shift their off-peak hours the consumption curve, where energy demand is lower, typically during nighttime hours. However, introduction photovoltaic solar presents a new scenario consider when synchronizing generation and curves. High-generation surpluses are expected central day hours, due significant contribution this generation; these could be utilized for vehicle...
Fossil fuel-based economies must undergo a deep transition for complete decarbonization. To this end, it is widely recognized that all move towards the electrification of energy end uses. Even though there part cannot be electrified, at least affordable costs; clear examples are heavy road transport, maritime and air some industrial processes. As result limitations in certain uses, potential use hydrogen as an alternative carrier has been examined recent decades. Hydrogen seen viable option...
The transition to clean electricity generation is a crucial focus for achieving the current objectives of economy decarbonization. Balearic Archipelago faces significant environmental, economic, and social challenges in shifting from predominantly fossil fuel-based one based on renewable sources. This study proposes implementing energy mix decarbonizing Islands by 2040. proposed system involves an entirely with interconnections between four islands Spanish mainland grid via 650 MW submarine...
Falling liquid films and downward cocurrent flows in rounded shape pipes have been experimentally studied during the last decades, estimating evolution of its major characteristics. The most important variables formation growth surface waves falling measured using conductance probes. main objective current research paper is to study dependency characteristics thin layer for annular flows. GEPELON experimental facility consists a vertical pipe with 3.8 m useful test length. Two diameters...
In this paper we perform an analysis of the conductance probes used in two-phase flow applications especially for tomography annular flow, to measure waves produced interface with different boundary conditions without perturbing and addition examine holdup as measuring average void fraction a given region. The method obtain detector between electrodes is solve analytically generalized Laplace equation 3D problem, then potential difference electrodes. Then, dividing current intensity...
This document explores the role of CFD in nuclear safety studies, with a particular focus on advancements Spain and Portugal. The field has increasingly included models to address complex safety–critical phenomena, given their ability capture three-dimensional behavior high resolution. While traditional one-dimensional codes remain very valuable, they often rely conservative approximations, making 3D approaches indispensable for accurate predictions across various scenarios. In context...
This paper investigates non-invasive techniques for annular two-phase flow analysis, focusing on liquid film characterization to understand the interfacial phenomena that are crucial heat and mass transfer. Limited methods allow study of temporal spatial evolution film, such as Planar Laser-Induced Fluorescence (PLIF). However, this method possesses optical challenges, leading need improved mitigate refraction reflection, Refractive Index Matching (RIM). utilizes an experimental facility...
Different techniques are used to analyze annular flow, but the more interesting ones those that do not perturb flow and provide enough resolution clearly distinguish interfacial phenomena take place at interface, especially disturbance waves (DW) ripple (DW). The understanding of these events is important because it influences heat mass transfer taking through thin film formed near walls in this regime. laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) three-electrode conductance probe two commonly study...
Direct discharge of a steam into pools with subcooled water is very efficient way to condense steam.Therefore, discharges have been widely applied in the industry because they allow rapid condensation by offering high heat transfer and mass exchange capacity.Many experiments submerged jets pure non-condensable gases carried out over last few decades, providing much information interest, but more studies continue obtain wider range information.In particular, study gases/steam mixtures great...
The study explores the difficulties of transitioning isolated islands from fossil fuel-based electricity to decarbonized energy systems. Canary Islands serve as a case study, wherein photovoltaic, wind and nuclear power constitute primary generation sources. research examines variability weather increasing demand. employs Best Estimate Plus Uncertainty methodology over 20 years ensure robust analysis. By analyzing 459 input variable combinations through Wilks' random sampling, aims for...
In the field of reactor physics analysis, coupling multiple phenomena plays a crucial role in enhancing accuracy predictions and understanding complex systems. Multiphysics refers to study analysis physical that involve interconnected processes occurring simultaneously nuclear system ensure essential aspects design, safety optimization, among others. encompasses various domains physics, such as Thermal-Hydraulics, Neutronics, Structural Mechanics, Radiation Transport, Chemistry, Materials...
This article explores the complete decarbonization of Canary Archipelago economy. The proposed scenario includes use both electric and hydrogen energy vectors to meet all final demands at affordable costs. study considers technical economic aspects system, as well an estimation electricity generation production capacity in 2040, with aim optimizing entire system demand times without relying on external sources. recommended involves deployment 7500 MWp photovoltaic energy, 1076 wind turbines,...