Abstract: Contrary to conventional turbomachinery, cross-flow fan flow field is non-axisymmetrical and its complex configuration strongly affects performance and efficiency characteristic curves. The formulation ...

Abstract: Locating the causes of malfunctions in complex energy systems is an extremely difficult task, since more than one fault mode may produce similar and possibly undistinguishable patterns of effects. ...

Abstract: This paper describes a multi-objective optimization method for the design of stall-regulated horizontal-axis wind turbines. Two modules are used for this purpose: an aerodynamic model implementing ...

Abstract: Thermoeconomic diagnosis procedures in the literature rely on the assumption that specific consumptions of resources in the components are the key to interpret the effects of malfunctions and ...

Abstract: Diagnosis procedures primarily aim at locating the control volumes where anomalies occurred. This is not a simple task since the effects of anomalies generally propagate through the whole system ...

Abstract: Energy system performance may differ from the expected one during actual operation because of the effects of faults, anomalies, and wear and tear due to normal use. One of the main issues ...

Abstract: Several empirical assumptions deriving from observations and measurements of the physical processes are involved in the modeling of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs). An insight of the main models ...

Abstract: Proper cooling of the hot components and an optimal temperature distribution at the turbine inlet are fundamental targets for gas turbine combustors. In particular, the temperature distribution ...