• A Fractional Derivative Modeling of Heating and Cooling of LED Luminaires 

      Balvis, Eduardo; Paredes, Ángel; Area, Iván; Bendaña Jácome, Ricardo Javier; Carpentier, Alicia; Michinel, Humberto; Zaragoza, Sonia (MDPI, 2020-03)
      [Abstract] In the context of energy efficient lighting, we present a mathematical study of the heating and cooling processes of a common type of luminaires, consisting of a single light-emitting diode source in thermal ...
    • Analysis of the Influence Subjective Human Parameters in the Calculation of Thermal Comfort and Energy Consumption of Buildings 

      Robledo Fava, Roberto; Hernández Luna, Mónica Cynthia; Fernández de Córdoba, Pedro; Michinel, Humberto; Zaragoza, Sonia; Castillo-Guzman, A.; Selvas-Aguilar, Romeo (M D P I AG, 2019)
      [Abstract] In the present work, we analyze the influence of the designer’s choice of values for the human metabolic index (met) and insulation by clothing (clo) that can be selected within the ISO 7730 for the calculation ...
    • Case Study of Anomaly Detection and Quality Control of Energy Efficiency and Hygrothermal Comfort in Buildings 

      Eiras-Franco, Carlos; Flores, Miguel; Bolón-Canedo, Verónica; Zaragoza, Sonia; Fernández-Casal, Rubén; Naya, Salvador; Tarrío-Saavedra, Javier (2019)
      [Abstract] The aim of this work is to propose different statistical and machine learning methodologies for identifying anomalies and control the quality of energy efficiency and hygrothermal comfort in buildings. ...
    • Constructing a Control Chart Using Functional Data 

      Flores, Miguel; Naya, Salvador; Fernández-Casal, Rubén; Zaragoza, Sonia; Raña, Paula; Tarrío-Saavedra, Javier (MDPI AG, 2020-01-02)
      [Abstract] This study proposes a control chart based on functional data to detect anomalies and estimate the normal output of industrial processes and services such as those related to the energy efficiency domain. Companies ...
    • Digital twin modeling of refrigerated warehouses 

      Zaragoza, Sonia; Gómez Vázquez, Samuel; Barreiro Montes, Julio; Caeiro-Oliveira, Sandro (Federación de Asociaciones de Ingenieros Industriales de España, 2023-05)
      [Abstract]: Energy optimization in cold food storage processes is a complex issue, as many variables have to be taken into consideration, according to the nature of the food to be stored. In addition, energy optimization ...
    • Empowering CO2Eco-Refrigeration With Colossal Breathing-Caloric-Like Effects in MOF-508b 

      Gelpi Santos, María; García Ben, Javier; Rodríguez-Hermida, Sabina; López-Beceiro, Jorge; Artiaga, Ramón; Baaliña Insua, Alvaro; Romero Gómez, Manuel; Romero Gómez, Javier; Zaragoza, Sonia; Salgado-Beceiro, Jorge; Walker, Julian; McMonagle, Charles James; Castro-García, Socorro; Sánchez-Andújar, Manuel; Señarís-Rodríguez, M. A.; Bermúdez-García, Juan Manuel (Wiley, 2024)
      [Abstract] Today,≈20% of the electric consumption is devoted to refrigeration; while,≈50% of the final energy is dedicated to heating applications. In this scenario,many cooling devices and heat-pumps are transitioning ...
    • Kinetics of Thermal Degradation of Cellulose: Analysis Based on Isothermal and Linear Heating Data 

      López-Beceiro, Jorge; Álvarez García, Ana; Sebio-Puñal, Sebio; Zaragoza, Sonia; Álvarez García, Begoña; Díaz-Díaz, Ana-María; Janeiro Arocas, Julia M.; Artiaga, Ramón (NC State University, 2016-05-16)
      [Abstarct]: In spite of the many studies performed, there is not yet a kinetic model to predict the thermal degradation of cellulose in isothermal and non-isothermal conditions for the full extent of conversion. A model ...
    • Review of Ship Energy Efficiency 

      Barreiro Montes, Julio; Zaragoza, Sonia; Díaz Casás, Vicente (Elsevier, 2022-05-31)
      [Abstract] Energy efficiency has become increasingly relevant in the current economic and environmental situations. This paper aims to create a map of the state of the art of the energy efficiency on the marine sector, ...
    • Towards a Sustainable Campus: Working Together to Achieve the Green Campus Flag on the UDC Peripheral Campus of Ferrol 

      Ares-Pernas, Ana; Coronado, Carmen; Gomis Rodríguez, Alfonso; Fernández-Ibáñez, Isabel; Díaz Casás, Vicente; Zaragoza, Sonia; Bouza Fernández, María Sonia; Santos Pita, Manuela del Pilar; García Allut, Antonio Domingo; Comesaña Pérez, María Pilar; Caínzos López, María Jesús; Feal Cabezón, Belén; Torres Miño, Araceli (Emerald, 2020-11-24)
      [Abstract] Purpose. This paper aims to present and describe the main actions carried out in six different faculties and common areas such as cultural and research centres and administrative buildings in the Ferrol campus ...