Fernando Lara

ORCID: 0000-0002-1918-620X
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Research Areas
  • Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems
  • Heat Transfer and Optimization
  • Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods
  • Adsorption and Cooling Systems
  • Nanofluid Flow and Heat Transfer
  • Geothermal Energy Systems and Applications
  • Thermodynamic and Exergetic Analyses of Power and Cooling Systems
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologies
  • Spacecraft Design and Technology
  • Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques
  • Phase Change Materials Research
  • Solar Radiation and Photovoltaics
  • Global Trade and Competitiveness
  • Health and Lifestyle Studies
  • IoT-based Smart Home Systems
  • solar cell performance optimization
  • Advanced MEMS and NEMS Technologies
  • Economic and Technological Innovation
  • Geophysics and Sensor Technology
  • Heat Transfer Mechanisms
  • Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
  • Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies
  • Energy Harvesting in Wireless Networks
  • Smart Grid Energy Management
  • Solar Energy Systems and Technologies

Universidad Autónoma de Baja California
2012-2024

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador
2017

Universidad Técnica de Manabí
2017

Universidad Politécnica de Baja California
2014-2017

Electricity consumption is rising due to population growth, climate change, urbanization, and the increasing use of electronic devices. The trend Internet Things has contributed creation devices that promote thrift efficient electrical energy. Currently, most projects relating this issue focus solely on monitoring energy without providing relevant parameters or switching on/off Therefore, paper presents in detail design, construction, validation a smart meter with load control aimed at being...

10.3390/s22197536 article EN cc-by Sensors 2022-10-05

<h2>Abstract</h2> This study conducts a numerical comparison of the thermal performance three distinct working fluids (pure water, TiO<sub>2</sub>, and SiO<sub>2</sub> water-based nanofluids) within an evacuated tube solar collector using Computational Fluid Dynamics. The evaluates thermohydraulic alongside global local entropy generation rates, while considering variations in radiation values inlet mass flow rates. Results indicate that nanofluids demonstrate superior under low radiation,...

10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29309 article EN cc-by-nc Heliyon 2024-04-01

The heat transfer in double pipe exchangers is very poor. This complicates its application absorption cooling systems, however, the implementation of simple passive techniques should help to increase and mass mainly absorber. paper carried out a simulation experimental comparison NH3-H2O bubble process using tube exchanger with helical screw static mixer both central annular sides. results showed that load per area 31.61% higher than smooth tube. theoretical difference values were 28.0 21.9%...

10.3390/en11010056 article EN cc-by Energies 2017-12-28

The energy consumption for space cooling is growing faster than any other end-use in buildings, more tripling between 1990 and 2016. Energy efficiency an important topic the drive to reduce of electricity, particularly air conditioning. This paper presents a simulation absorption system with parabolic trough collector under dynamic conditions using TRaNsient SYstem Simulation (TRNSYS) software. thermal analysis seeks evaluate storage tank at three different configurations: (1) sensible heat,...

10.3390/en14051376 article EN cc-by Energies 2021-03-03

ResumenSe presenta una metodología de dimensionamiento para concentradores lineales Fresnel espejos curvos y cavidad invertida tipo concentrador parabólico compuesto.El objetivo es determinar los parámetros geométricos del que permitan obtener la máxima eficiencia captación energía solar.La propuesta utiliza un procedimiento analítico técnica trazado rayos, por medio cual se llevó a cabo estudio paramétrico evaluando las horas operación correspondientes día representativo mes crítico ciudad...

10.4067/s0718-07642013000100013 article ES Información tecnológica 2013-01-01

The use of the phase change material (PCM) as a storage medium represents an important advance to store energy for absorption cooling systems when solar is not available; however, temperature tank key parameter adequate operation system. This paper presents parametric analysis flat and commercial plate heat exchangers with MgCl2·6H2O PCM at conditions. exchanger (PHE) chevron type angle 45° area 0.04 m2. governing equation was solved using method finite difference. results showed that...

10.3390/pr10050815 article EN Processes 2022-04-21

Purpose: The following article describes steps along with a mathematical model to determine the technological capability of aerospace industry Mexicali in area design (ICTD) and manufacturing (ICTM).Design/methodology/approach: This was performed by weighted variables using factor analysis identify capacities Small medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) compare them those that must be accomplish become suppliers for transnational (TNCs).Findings: results suggest SMEs realize comparative table QFD...

10.3926/jiem.2669 article EN cc-by Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management 2018-11-14

This research aims to numerically compare the thermal behavior of three working fluids (pure water, TiO2, and SiO2 water-based nanofluids) in an evacuated tube solar collector. The comparison encompasses both thermohydraulic performance global local entropy generation utilizing Computational Fluid Dynamics. variation operating conditions such as radiation value inlet mass flow rate is considered. Under lowest value, nanofluids present higher values outlet temperature, velocity inside...

10.2139/ssrn.4704434 preprint EN 2024-01-01

This study shows the results of a simulation tool using TRNSyS 2017 simulator, validated with experimental data from greenhouse in an arid zone northwestern Mexico. Additionally, on performance geothermal heat pumps are shown during year 2020 heating and cooling mode. With this information, average deviation simulator for outlet fluid temperature exchanger (GHE) 2.77% coefficient mode (EER) pump (GHP) 3.7% was obtained. In study, it observed that last 2 weeks July first August, subsoil is...

10.3390/pr10091682 article EN Processes 2022-08-25

El presente trabajo se centra en el estudio numérico comparativo del desempeño térmico, hidráulico y de generación entropía un colector solar tubos evacuados utilizando agua nanofluido dióxido titanio (TiO2) base como fluidos por medio la Dinámica Fluidos Computacional. consideró una geometría completa 3D bajo las condiciones meteorológicas ciudad Mexicali, México, operación 9 horas. De acuerdo con los resultados, todo periodo operación, tuvo mejor rendimiento términos su temperatura salida,...

10.37636/recit.v6n3e260 article ES cc-by Revista de Ciencias Tecnológicas 2023-09-20

This research aims to numerically compare the thermal behavior of three working fluids (pure water, TiO2, and SiO2 water-based nanofluids) in an evacuated tube solar collector. The comparison encompasses both thermohydraulic performance global local entropy generation utilizing Computational Fluid Dynamics. variation operating conditions such as radiation value inlet mass flow rate is considered. Under lowest value, nanofluids present higher values outlet temperature, velocity inside...

10.2139/ssrn.4632306 preprint EN 2023-01-01

El consumo y la adicción a las drogas el alcohol en adolescentes ecuatorianos es una problemática constante actualidad educativa, de difícil o ausente respuesta por los educadores colegios, un cierto silencio tabú institución educativa familias. En este contexto presidido complejidad nace proyecto inclusión “Desvincúla-T”, originado desde Departamento Sicoética Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador con sede Santo Domingo, contando su planificación desarrollo filósofos, sicólogos,...

10.33936/recus.v2i1.745 article ES cc-by-nc-sa RECUS Revista Electrónica Cooperación Universidad Sociedad ISSN 2528-8075 2017-04-18
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