A5036034675- Advanced Combustion Engine Technologies
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologies
- Wave and Wind Energy Systems
- Ship Hydrodynamics and Maneuverability
- Fluid Dynamics Simulations and Interactions
- Combustion and flame dynamics
- Thermodynamic and Exergetic Analyses of Power and Cooling Systems
- Wind Energy Research and Development
- Vehicle emissions and performance
- Heat transfer and supercritical fluids
- Maritime Transport Emissions and Efficiency
- Heat Transfer and Boiling Studies
- Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes
- Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems
- Integrated Energy Systems Optimization
- Heat Transfer and Optimization
- Fluid dynamics and aerodynamics studies
- Aerodynamics and Fluid Dynamics Research
- Process Optimization and Integration
- Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
- Cavitation Phenomena in Pumps
- Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technologies
- Magnetic Bearings and Levitation Dynamics
- Advancements in Battery Materials
- Coal Properties and Utilization
University of Calabria
2016-2025
University of Salento
2021
The engine fuel control system plays a crucial role in performance and economy. Fuel control, traditional systems, is carried out by means of sensor-based methods, which correct the flow rate through correlations or scheduled parameters order to reduce error between measured parameter its desired value. In presence component degradation, however, relationship measurable may lead an increase error. this research, linear models for advanced systems direct components degradation are proposed,...
<div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">Since the obvious difficulties in realizing a lightweight long-range full electric powertrain, Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs) are still most suitable solution for heavy-duty mobility. In fossil fuel free scenario, bioethanol is one of interesting alternative fuels. Its high-octane number, high latent heat vaporization and laminar flame speed guarantee performance with reduced pollutant emissions compared to other...
Improvements in internal combustion engine efficiency can be achieved with proper thermal management. In this work, a simulation tool for the preliminary analysis of cooling control is developed and model-based controller, which enforces coolant flow rate by means an electrically driven pump presented. The controller optimizes under each operating condition to guarantee that temperatures boiling levels are kept inside prescribed constraints, guarantees efficient safe operation. methodology...
<div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">This work aims at investigating the optimal configuration of an internal combustion engine fueled with bio-ethanol for improving its brake power and efficiency as well reducing NO<sub>x</sub> emissions, in stationary applications. A turbocharged spark ignition characterized by a single-point injection was preliminarily considered; subsequently, direct investigated. For both cases, 1-D numerical model...
The paper aims at analysing the energy performance of an innovative multi-source system for residential small-scale combined heat and power (CHP) applications. integrated is based on Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) fuelled by biodiesel, a wind turbine, photovoltaic unit. application refers to Italian sector. ORC operates in order satisfy thermal demand domestic users while solar sub-systems work parallel increase electric self-consumption rate. An auxiliary boiler provides when CHP output low....
The work aims at investigating the techno-economic performance of a biodiesel micro combined heat and power (CHP) system for residential applications. CHP unit is based on direct-injection compression ignition engine providing 6.7 kWel 11.3 kWth. A 0D model developed validated to characterise behaviour biodiesel-fired full partial load in terms efficiency, fuel consumption, emissions. Furthermore, non-dimensional polynomial correlations are proposed foresee biodiesel-fuelled engines...
The aim of this work is the investigation performance an innovative biomass/wind energy integrated system for Combined Heat and Power (CHP) generation in small-scale applications. based on Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) fed with biomass a wind turbine (WT). ORC WT sub-systems operate parallel to produce required electrical auxiliary boiler provides thermal if CHP output low. A preliminary performed define proper size turbine. Afterwards, analysis focused system. In particular, application...
Experiments, CFD and PF studies are performed for the KCS containership advancing at Froude number 0.26 in calm water regular waves. The validation conducted variable wavelength wave headings with slope of H/λ=1/60. computations using two solvers CFDShip-Iowa STAR-CCM+. FATIMA. For computations, head simulations by towing ship fixed surge, sway, roll yaw, but free to heave pitch. heading simulations, motion is also free. PF, model moves a given speed oscillations around 6DOF motions computed...
The aim of this paper is to illustrate the design a new wave energy converter, composed point absorber and hydraulic system (power take off) sized for recovering in calm seas from waves near shore. consisting rectangular shaped buoy integrating piston pump. set buoy-pump oscillates under action moves natural water closed circuit piping connecting pump itself, pressurized reservoir, turbine discharge tank. methodology adopted designing main constituents involves 1D mathematical model, settled...