Keynote: Whirlpool Uses Simulation to Improve the Efficiency of Kitchen Appliances
Dear friend, I am pleased to share with you my keynote speech at COMSOL Conference 2014 (University of Cambridge, UK).
Watch this video to see how multiphysics simulation was used to help reduce the energy consumption of electric ovens by 15% – close to the 20% target. Through transient simulation of heat and mass transfer, parameters such as the emissivity of the oven door glass, dimensions and materials of the oven walls, and heating element design are being optimized, which results in a better product that saves both energy and money.
Innovations in Thermal Management solutions to reduce energy consumption
Numerical Modeling and Experimental Validation of the Standard Energy Consumption Test in Domestic Ovens: The main goal of this project was to perform a numerical thermal analysis to improve the energy efficiency of the domestic ovens, and compare it to the experimental results in order to adjust the model. The Multi-physics model created allows us to analyze the effect of innovative strategies to reduce the energy consumption and increase the energy efficiency on the oven behavior.
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Create the Future: a design contest launched by NASA Tech Briefs magazine
RW-Ducted Fan: A Novel Concept to Improve the Forward Flight of VTOL UAVs and Tiltrotor Aerial Vehicles
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Numerical Study of Automotive External Aerodynamics
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Flow control device for Micro Aerial Vehicles / Dispositivo de control de flujo para Micro UAVs
This project is focused on development Synthetic Jet actuators (active flow control device) to improve the deteriorated aerodynamic characteristics of the low Reynolds number flow regimes and potentially use the same structure as a maneuvering device over micro aerial vehicles (MAV). This research work covers the characterization of synthetic jets using numerical simulation (CFD) and experimental data from wind tunnel for validation (MAV developed in our team).
