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Mr. Paul Alexandru Dancă

PhD

Scientific Researcher III - INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI

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Assistant Professor and Research Assistant - UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (Romania)

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Web of Science ResearcherID: AAR-8272-2021

Curriculum Vitae (14/09/2021)

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i-TURB integrated system - the best balance between the ecological potential of water and the turbine efficiency Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect de transfer la operatorul economic
PN-III-P2-2.1-PTE-2021-0269 2022 - 2024

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: MECANICA-IND 2004 SRL

Project partners: MECANICA-IND 2004 SRL (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA NAŢIONALĂ DE ŞTIINŢĂ ŞI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREŞTI (RO)

Affiliation: MECANICA-IND 2004 SRL (RO)

Project website: http://www.icpe-ca.ro/i-turb/

Abstract:

The project aims to develop and implement an intelligent water aeration system for hydraulic turbines (i-Turb) with double purpose: to increase the dissolved oxygen content of the discharged water from hydropower plants and to improve hydraulic turbine operation by reducing the vibrations induced by pressure fluctuations when operating at partial load.

The i-Turb intelligent system will reach a technology readiness level equal to TRL6, starting from the level of TRL5, namely the innovative non-invasive device for dispersed water aeration, ECOTURB, developed in a previous CDI project (PN2 88/2014) by the implementation team of this project, and patented by international patent no 036765 / 17.12.2020 B1. By equipping the ECOTURB device with sensors for monitoring the water parameters and the turbine operation, and integrating them into an automated measurement, control and command module, the intelligent i-Turb system will be obtained, a complete, efficient solution in terms of oxygen transfer into water, energy consumption necessary for aeration (by aeration device automation) and turbine efficiency (by injecting air at certain operating regimes).

Thus, the present project aims to continue the research of the implementation team, by developing an intelligent, automated system for monitoring and controlling the quality of discharged water, as well as the efficiency of hydro units (i-Turb), with potential for transfer and commercial use on the national and worldwide markets, in correlation to the international water quality requirements imposed by international regulations (EU Water Directive 60/2000 / EC). The implementation and testing of the intelligent i-Turb aeration system in relevant conditions of real scale operation will demonstrate its efficiency, finally obtaining a technology demonstrated in the industrial environment (TRL6).

Adaptive air solar collector with integrated nano-enhanced phase changing materials Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2021-1903 2022 - 2024

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: http://cambi.utcb.ro/researchprojects/nanosun

Abstract:

Building sector is one of the biggest energy consumer being responsible for more than 45% of the total worldwide energy demand. Moreover, year by year the CO2 emissions around the world are higher and global warming threats are more and more visible. In this context, the use of renewable energy sources in order to achieve indoor comfort and low energy consumptions is mandatory. Transpired solar collectors are usually a cost-effective solution taking into account their low cost of investment, high efficiency and fast return of investment. Through the nanoSUN project we propose a new innovative transpired solar collector with integrated nano-enhanced phase changing materials (NEPCMs). This solution can improve the thermal conductivity of the storage material thus achieving our goal to obtain a solar collector with low outlet temperature variations and a large amount of operating hours during the periods when solar energy is not available. Our idea is to take advantage even of the concept of climate adaptive building shell proposing an improved concept where a NEPCM core will stay in fixed position in the façade and an advanced insulation - aerogel based module – will change position as a function of season and day/night period, allowing to a true optimal behaviour of the dynamic element of solar façade.

Innovative high induction air diffusers for improved indoor environmental quality in vehicles Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2021-0559 2022 - 2024

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO); RENAULT TECHNOLOGIE ROUMANIE SRL (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://cambi.utcb.ro/researchprojects/innovent

Abstract:

The scope of current project will be to develop an innovative passive high mixing system of air diffusers implemented in a disassembled Dacia Duster or Sandero dashboard in order to proof its functionality both in terms of improved comfort and reducing the ventilation airflow. The project is starting from concept (TRL2) and the result will be a prototype working in laboratory environment (TRL4). The proposal of the innovative designs of air vents for the present studies was based on the previous findings of the members of the TUCEB research team that have a long interest in this field. The general objective of the current project will be to implement an innovative system of high induction mixing air diffusers in a functional Dacia Duster or Dacia Sandero prototype dashboard model. The specific objectives of the current project are: 1. Developing a high induction air diffuser system ready to be integrated in a Dacia Duster or Dacia Sandero; 2. Performing nonintrusive experimental measurements of the airflow after the high induction air diffuser 3. Verification and validation of the numerical simulations for the high induction air diffuser; 4. Complex numerical models of the airflow inside a vehicle for different configurations of high induction air diffusers; 5. Validation of the innovative air diffuser prototype system using a thermal manikin, ComfortSense equipment and with human subjects.

Innovative seating system to reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission on board of commercial aircrafts Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2021-2265 2022 - 2024

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE AEROSPATIALA "ELIE CARAFOLI" - I.N.C.A.S. BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://www.cambi.ro/safe

Abstract:

Întreaga omenire a fost perturbată de extinderea pandemiei de COVID 19 de la o țară la altă utilizând căile de comunicație ale lumii moderne. In timp ce statisticile indică aproximativ 220 milioane persoane infectate pe glob, IATA a înregistrat o scădere a veniturilor anuale globale din transportul de pasageri de aproximativ 126 miliarde euro precum și alte pierderi indirecte legate de aspectele economice și sociale grav afectate de virus.

Proiectul SAFE își propune o abordare cuprinzătoare în acest sens pentru a putea răspunde noilor cerințe în ceea ce privește asigurarea un microclimat îmbunătățit al pasagerilor la bordul aeronavelor comerciale în scopul reducerii semnificative a transmiterii aeriene a virușilor de tip SARS sau similari. Pentru a atinge acest obiectiv, ne propunem să investigăm o combinație de strategii diferite de ventilație personalizată de protecție (PPV) utilizând mijloace de protecție precum ecrane, hote sau cabine. Conceptul SAFE folosește avantajele dispozitivelor clasice de ventilare personală care asigură o curgere cu impuls redus pentru a crea în jurul capului pasagerului un curent de aer protector. Vom explora comportamentul și interacțiunea fluxurilor menționate mai sus cu panașul termic al corpului uman. De asemenea vom testa aceste fenomene și atunci când jetul provenit de la al doilea difuzor este umidificat și vom analiza efectul combinat obținut prin cuplarea sistemului de ventilare personalizată.

Stand for microbial water decontamination using UVC emitting diodes Call name:
ID: P_40_432/105567 project no. 126D12/2023 2023 - 2023

Role in this project: Project coordinator

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI (); APEL LASER S.R.L. ()

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI ()

Project website: https://www.icpe-ca.ro/icpe-ca/proiecte/poc/transenerg/transenerg.htm

Abstract:

Hydrokinetic eco-power system for ultra low head water streams Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-3247 2020 - 2022

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI (RO); SMART MECHANICS S.R.L. (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: http://hyper.upb.ro/

Abstract:

This project proposes a power energy technology which is interrelated with the current research trends at national and international level, being in line with the European Union research priorities, aiming to respond to at least four R&D challenges: development of ecological turbines with very low environmental impact using permanent magnets generators; improvements in the construction material for the turbine’s moving part using lighter, low cost and more resistant alternatives; development of improved low speed direct-drive generator suitable for low heads; development of improved generators through the use of permanent magnets generators to small hydro applications. Generating electricity only from the kinetic energy of water arises as a possible solution for use in low power applications, like in natural protected areas or in remote communities. With little power generally available from most river systems in which head may be quite small, the research challenges in small hydrokinetic turbines are now focused on developing hydropower systems capable of generating from tens to hundreds of watts.

The proposed technological concept, entitled “Hydrokinetic eco - Power System for Ultra Low Head Water Streams” (HyPER) will generate electrical power by using the kinetic energy of ultra-low head water streams, without damaging the existing ecosystem. This technical concept is based on the combination of the classical elements hydraulic turbine and permanent magnets generator (TRL2), with a positive environmental impact, studied for the first time in a novel, compact assembly. The developed experimental model consisting in: hydrokinetic turbine with a shrouded runner, shaftless-coupled in the same casing with a permanent magnets generator and equipped with a flow mixing diffuser will be tested in the laboratory conditions for the validation of the technology (TRL4).

Innovative system to extend the range of electric vehicles at improved thermal comfort Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-4249 2020 - 2022

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA (RO); ARRK RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SRL (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://www.cambi.ro/xtreme

Abstract:

The goal of the XTREME project is to contribute to the challenge of the development of new components, systems and architectures required for the next generation of EVs allowing to meet end-users expectations in terms of cost, convenience of long range travel and comfort. Our project is proposing a breakthrough heating and cooling concept to minimize the impact on electrical vehicles range in extreme conditions through a complementary technology, such as localized conditioning of the human thermal environment.

The scope of XTREME project is to develop an experimental demonstrator in order to proof the functionality of the concept for a smart system allowing local heating or cooling of EVs passengers in the same time with the reduction of the electric energy consumption.

Cold weather presents two main challenges for EVs: cold air limits battery performance and running the heating system drains the battery. As temperatures go below freezing, some drivers accustomed to traveling 150 km on a single charge have seen their car’s range drop to 100 km. Drivers in extreme climates might see the range decrease even more. In the same time, during the summer, the air temperature in the vehicle and its interior surfaces could easily reach very high values resulting in a cooling load that is difficult to control only with the air conditioning system (i.e. only through convective heat transfer). The project’s concept is oriented towards the development of a smart heated/cooled car seat prototype for the next generation of EVs. This goal will be achieved by implementing the following objectives: O1. Development of new detailed thermal sensitivity maps of the back seat and gluteal regions with application to local and heating with contact elements, using a new approach based on a grid of sensors and IR thermography; O2. Design of optimal shape of thermal elements based on the previous new detailed high-resolution thermal sensitivity regions; O3. Choice of the best solutions of thermal elements in order to combine them in the new prototype. Several resistive and TE elements solutions will be tested; O4. Design of a control module based on pressure sensors and integration of a metabolic rate control law; O5. Smart heated/cooled seat integration along with its control module and final tests. The completion of all five previous objectives will allow the two general objectives to be achieved.

Eco-hybrid water intake with behavioural barrier to reduce the impact on fish fauna and river morphology Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-1444 2020 - 2022

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: http://www.icpe-ca.ro/294ped-2020/

Abstract:

The project aims to address complementary the water intake problem by creating a common hybrid solution based on the use of environmental friendly water intakes operating in tandem with a fish guidance systems based on influencing their behaviour by using bubbles curtains. The novelty of the proposed research consists in extending the application domain of the bubble diffusers, by using them within an integrated solution for fish fauna. The project requires a multi and trans-disciplinary approach, and the contribution of specialists in different fields: hydrotechnics (designing and implementing the ecological intake so as not to affect the morphology of the river and its hydrological regime), hydraulics (design and implementation of bubble diffusers) and numerical simulation. The methods for designing diffusers for generating bubble curtains and ecological water intakes being well known by the research team, the project starts from TRL3 and envisages to reach TRL4 after the project implementation. This will be achieved by designing and integrating the two components (on the basis of the existing knowledge and results of the team) into an assembly/a system, testing its operation and effectiveness and validating it in laboratory operating conditions. It is envisaged to realize and to theoretically and experimentally characterize a reduced model of the hybrid solution, suitable for future development (TRL 5-6) in order to be used on the Romanian mountain rivers, for facilitating the migration of the fish fauna. The difference between the obtained results and the expected system results will be analyzed or/and assessed. By the common approach and by achieving the project’s proposed objectives, the prerequisites of obtaining reliable results with impact on the technical and scientific field will be created.

Smart buildings adaptable to the climate change effects Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0391 2018 - 2021

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA TIMIŞOARA

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA TIMIŞOARA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://www.icer.ro/cercetare/proiecte-de-cercetare/cia-clim

Abstract:

In the construction domain, the energy represents the key-point in achieving efficient buildings.

The project proposes the improvement or institutional performances between three universities and two research institutes for the revival of the research activities and transfer of knowledge between partners.

The 4 proposed projects, centred on the efficient energy buildings, are focused on two principal research directions: (i) use of smart facades with low-thermal transfer, actively integrated for the enhancement of internal comfort and possessing a passive control of energy (by using the solar energy) and (ii) smart energy efficiency through building automatization and solar energy collectors. The resulted system, the smart house, is conceived thus to minimize the input energy for maintenance.

The Project 1 has as main objective the determination of mechanical properties of cellular materials used as thermal insulations in smart façade systems, through mechanical compression, bending and toughness fracture testing of such cellular materials.

Project 2 is focused on obtaining, characterizing and testing of high-property materials used for smart facades as thermal insulation materials and as support for special property layers: photo-catalytic layers and with reduced absorption/reflexion of UV-VIS-IR radiation.

The Project 3 has as main objective the theoretical and experimental investigation of the implementation of the electric power distribution in direct current for individual households or in small communities (smart-grid), with renewable energy sources integration.

The scope of the Project 4 is to implement the knowledge and data resulted from projects no. 1-3 through a modular laboratory demonstrative application. The project will perform an integrated study on the influence of the facades and the energetic contribution to the internal comfort of the building by considering different façade systems and respectively by integrating a smart-grid energy system.

Emerging technologies to counteract the effects induced by the turbulent flows of fluid environments Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0868 2018 - 2021

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL DE STIINTE SPATIALE-FILIALA INFLPR

Project partners: INSTITUTUL DE STIINTE SPATIALE-FILIALA INFLPR (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU OPTOELECTRONICA INOE 2000 INCD (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE AEROSPATIALA "ELIE CARAFOLI" - I.N.C.A.S. BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA BABES BOLYAI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DIN CRAIOVA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://www.spacescience.ro/projects/contur/index_ro.html

Abstract:

In order to solve the specific problems generated by the turbulence phenomena on the human activities in the terrestrial environment this project is aimed at the development of emerging technologies to counteract effects induced by the turbulent flows. The complex project is divided into two complementary component projects. The first component project is dedicated to the study of the clear air turbulence while the second is aimed at designing new active control technologies to reduce vibrations.

Passive flow control for heat and mass transfer enhancement of impinging jets Call name: P 4 - Proiecte de Cercetare Exploratorie
PN-III-P4-ID-PCE-2016-0758 2017 - 2019

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://www.cambi.ro/phantom

Abstract:

In many industrial applications, heat and mass transfer is controlled by the use of impinging jets. These particular flows can produce very high heat/mass transfer rates since they exhibit amongst the highest known levels of transfer capabilities for single phase flows, especially at low nozzle-to-plate distances. The great implications that vortical structures can have on surface heat or mass transfer rate motivated the flourishing of countless investigations devoted to passive and active strategies of enhancement. Passive strategies are mainly based on the optimization of the shape of the nozzle. For instance, nozzles with chamfered outlets produce 20–30% increase of the heat transfer rate when compared to non-chamfered ones. Less studied from this point of view, but maybe the most promising passive devices, lobed nozzles are also examples of configurations that lead to enhanced heat transfer values. With respect to the circular impinging jet, a cross-shaped lobed jet attains the highest average heat transfer rate in the considered range of the Reynolds number compared with other devices in the literature, with very high heat transfer peaks. On the other hand, mixing and turbulence enhancement can be also promoted directly on the impinged surface with surface structure modification, an increase of the average Nusselt number value by 12–23% can be produced. Surface roughness, in the form of cubes, was found to produce heat transfer augmentation in the range of 8–28% while a dimpled surface is reported to reduce the heat transfer coefficient as compared to a smooth surface.

The general objective of the project is to propose an optimal combination of the two types of passive flow control methods in order to achieve higher heat and mass transfer rates for impinging jet flows. Applications of this fundamental problem are related generally for impinging flows to paper and fabric drying, furnace heating, food processing, electronic industry, etc.

Environment improvement of Sludge dewatering from the wastewater treatment system of SEAU Glina by Optimizing the Local Effluent Capture and Treatment Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Transfer de cunoaștere la agentul economic „Bridge Grant”
PN-III-P2-2.1-BG-2016-0158 2016 - 2018

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO); APA NOVA BUCURESTI S.A. (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://www.cambi.ro/solect

Abstract:

Wastewater treatment plant Glina was built as a prerequisite for joining the European Union. Construction of a modern wastewater treatment in three steps was absolutely necessary, as required by EU, being put into operation by Apa Nova SA in 2011. On the sludge dewatering line in the Highly Dehydrated hall, the working environment for the process treatment is inadequate to exploitation for humans, due to a malfunctioning ventilation system. After processing the sludge it results different chemical compounds such as water vapor, hydrogen sulphide and ammonia, and calcium oxide powder or polymer. To avoid these problems, Apa Nova SA has to suspend the human activity, with long pauses to protect their employees. In the current conditions of operation and maintenance of this technological line there are high costs caused by increased maintenance time and hence the equipment unavailability time. To solve these problems, Apa Nova SA decided collaboration with UTCB in order to provide an optimal ventilation solution, obtained using the latest technologies available in the University. The research team can ensure concentration measurements, numerical studies conducting air flow (CFD) and experimental investigation by optical techniques (PIV and LDV) and also proposing solutions supported by the best technical skills of the team. The project aims defining an optimal solution for ventilation of the hall for highly dehydrated sludge and improvement of technological parameters and working conditions. This solution will adapt existing general ventilation system and will prepare for the introduction of local solutions to capture and treat effluent from the process line. The interdisciplinary quality of the research team recommends it as the only alternative approach absolutely necessary of such a study.

intelligent Solar COllector with Phase change materials intEgration Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2016-1154 2017 - 2018

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://www.cambi.ro/scope/

Abstract:

The building sector remains an important player on the international economy dynamics, regulations demanding a high energy performance for significant reduction of the energy consumption. The purpose of project SCOPE is to prove the efficiency increase due to innovative lobed geometries of collector’s perforations and other pass-through elements disposals complementary with the inertial components implementation, underlining the benefit of passive solar systems. The project starts at TRL3 from the previous work which proves that the concept of solar collector with lobed perforations is functional and effective, but not yet integrated in a complete system. Project ends at TRL4 as a validated technology. There are 5 specific objectives: 1. Thermo-dynamic characterization of large-scale TSC models by CFD methods. 2. Experimental set-up for permanent regime conditions. 3. Experimental set-up for transient regime conditions. 4. TSC mathematical model coupled with solar radiation stability model. 5. Determination of the selection process constraints for the proposed TSC. During the SCOPE project the innovative ventilated solar facade will be studied experimentally to validate the technology and numerically for optimization and testing. The numerical models will serve for parametric studies of the proposed technology in order to find the optimal configurations. The solar façade element will be integrated in a functional ventilation system for fresh air heating. The analytical model will offer a powerful tool for simulation of the system in transient regime and the possibility of integration in dynamic energy simulation programs, including a technical selection data file, which will give important information on application domain. Different technologies will be developed due to the complementarity of the two teams: fundamental studies from UPB team and experimental investigation along with numerical simulations from UTCB.

Real time smart application for urban air quality management respecting the sensitive categories of population Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2016-1285 2017 - 2018

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO); MIRA TECHNOLOGIES GROUP SRL (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://www.smartsense.cambi.ro

Abstract:

The scope of SMARTSENSE project is to develop an experimental demonstrator of smart system which automatically monitors the level of pollution in urban areas based on a real time monitoring network. This demonstrator will allow in a future development to propose a useful tool. On one hand the citizens will have an awareness tool allowing the effective public participation and contribution to subjective perceived air proquality. On the other hand, public stakeholders (city municipalities, traffic police, ministries of health e.g.) will have an effective tool for helping them in their short, mid and long term decisions regarding specific control actions. Some of such actions can be done automatically based on well-defined scenarios and available urban controls (e.g. automatic change of the average traffic speed, density, re-routing, commands to specific emitter to change the emission level temporarily due to particular wind rose or fog e.g.). The concept of the smart system proposes to constantly map the outdoor air pollution quality and to correlate the levels with the relevant international and European standards. When the risk of over passing is calculated, the smart system further calculates an associated risk with the traffic dynamics, obtaining risk predictions for certain areas of the city and certain hours. The project will have two general objectives: The project will have two general objectives: (i) developing hardware components of a platform dedicated to monitor the outdoor air quality of a representative neighborhood one hand and (i) developing mathematical models from the experimental data in order to provide predictions for uncovered spatial points and forecasts on the other hand. Both general objectives will allow the integration of a small scale experimental demonstrator of the proposed smart system. The validation of the demonstrator, both in laboratory and at a small neighborhood scale, will show the possibility of future extension.

Innovative Strategies of HVAC systems for high Indoor Environmental quality in vehicles Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-0569 2014 - 2017

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA PITESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE AEROSPATIALA "ELIE CARAFOLI" - I.N.C.A.S. BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA (RO); RENAULT TECHNOLOGIE ROUMANIE SRL (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://inside.utcb.ro/

Abstract:

INSIDE project will allow to join forces of several teams among most productive in research in engineering sciences in Romania, establishing a knowledge pole dedicated to support one of the major industrial player in our country which is Renault Technologie Roumanie. This way teams Technical University of Civil Engineering, the National Institute for Aerospace Research "Elie Carafoli", the University of Pitesti and the Technical University of Cluj Napoca will connect some of the most advanced facilities and measuring techniques in Europe in the fields of air distribution, evaluation of Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ), applied fluid mechanics, automation and control, automotive systems design. A series of objectives that would integrate solutions for high indoor environmental quality in vehicles are proposed:

(1) The first project end-objective will be: Developing an experimental real scale facility for studying IEQ and ventilation strategies in the vehicles. The project end-product: a unique national experimental facility dedicated to thermal comfort assessment in vehicles. The expected results are new possibilities of local research development oriented towards the car models from the national Dacia brand.

(2) The second objective is: Reconsidering thermal comfort theory applied to vehicles in order to deepen the knowledge on thermal comfort and its numerical methods of prediction and on the other hand to analyze the real role played by transient environment parameters. The project end-product: new models and evaluation indexes for thermal comfort assessment in vehicles. The expected results are several scientific articles, indexed in ISI Web of Knowledge data base which will contribute to the national prestige of our academic community, and the starting point of developing new standards in the field.

(3) The third objective will be the Evaluation of the impact of multi-zone ventilation and air conditioning strategies on thermal comfort and IEQ in general, on ergonomics and fuel consumption. Several strategies of ventilation and air conditioning – i.e. one zone, multi-zone, of air distribution will be tested along with an optimized fuzzy logic approach for a semi-automatic climate control using variable air flow. Best scenarios for improved comfort and reduced consumption will be assessed. Project end-products: a data base of numerical and experimental results which will allow extrapolating best case scenarios and optimal configurations. Expected results: a Romanian concept car with multi-zone air distribution and semi-automate climate control.

(4) The fourth objective will focus on implementing innovative air diffusion grilles in a Romanian prototype vehicle. The idea behind this objective is to introduce air diffusers with a special geometry allowing improving mixing between the hot or the cold conditioned air introduced in the cockpit and the ambient. The reduced air mass fluxes being introduced in the occupied zone, should uniformly distribute fresh air and conditioning cooling or heating loads in order to achieve thermal comfort and acceptable air quality. The project end-products will be air diffusers prototypes for vehicles. The expected results are: the integration of these prototypes in a Romanian concept car, along with national and international patents, as well as several scientific articles.

(5) The final objective will be a Good Practice Guide for ventilation strategies vehicles and their associated assessment methods. Based on experimental and numerical data from objectives 3 and 4 a coherent series of strategies for designing ventilation systems for vehicles will be proposed. Project end-products: Good Practice Guide for ventilation strategies and thermal comfort assessment in vehicles. The expected results are: the starting point for a new (at least national) standard.

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List of research grants as project coordinator or partner team leader
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