Due to worldwide energy consumption increase, different energy strategies are growing in order to reduce fossil fuel consumption, increase renewable energy impact and increase energy efficiency. Renewable energy impact in ...

Low weight is one of the most important design criteria to be considered during the selection of the material for different applications. Weight saving is necessary in the applications where the components are in motion. ...

Lightness and appropriate mechanical response of materials are currently demanded in many applications related to transportation (automotive, aeronautic). Depending on the component, an appropriate mechanical behaviour may ...

Environmental concerns are increasing within the industy, especially in the automotive industry. On one hand, they are making efforts to reduce the CO2 emissions and on the other hand, they are working in the development ...

FMLs are hybrid composite materials built up from interlacing layers of thin metals and composites that were created in the aeronautical sector in order to combine the advantages of composites and metals. The main disadvantage ...

The benefits of using Power Electronics Based DC Distribution Systems in electrically propelled vessels are well known. However, some aspects must be deeply analyzed to guarantee a safe, robust and stable system by design. ...

Las restricciones en cuanto a emisiones de CO2 a la atmósfera promovidas por la Unión Europea han obligado a reducir el peso de los vehículos y con ello, de los componentes que los integran. Esto ha originado una transición ...

The current energetic model is completely out-of step due to several circumstances: some technologicals, others social-economicals, as well as environmental. As a result, it is crucial to design another (or others) model, ...

The present thesis develops an accurate sizing tool for the most relevant lithium ion battery energy storage system applications considering the aging and the remaining useful life. The developed tool involves firstly, the ...

Nowadays energetic scenario is changing, improving the actual energy mix, and using cleaner and more sustainable energy generation and consumption methods. Renewable energies are key within this context for a more ...