• An Economic Analysis of An Innovative Floating Offshore Wind Platform Built with Concrete: The SATH® Platform 

      Baita Saavedra, Eugenio; Cordal Iglesias, David; Filgueira-Vizoso, Almudena; Morató, Alexandre; Lamas, M.I.; Álvarez-Feal, José-Carlos; Carral Couce, Luis; Castro-Santos, Laura (MDPI, 2020-05)
      [Abstract] The goal of this work is to carry out an economic analysis of a novel floating offshore wind structure, of which the main material is concrete: the SATH® platform. It takes a step forward in floating marine wind ...
    • Analysis of Contracts to Build Energy Infrastructures to Optimize the OPEX 

      Losada Maseda, Jesús Javier; Castro-Santos, Laura; Graña-López, Manuel Ángel; García-Diez, Ana; Filgueira-Vizoso, Almudena (MDPI, 2020-09-03)
      [Abstract] The employer (owner) of the project wants to obtain the maximum profit for the money invested and the consultant (contractor) will try to give less for that money. The regulation of their relationship is based ...
    • Analysis of the Real Energy Consumption of Energy Saving Lamps 

      Graña-López, Manuel Ángel; Filgueira-Vizoso, Almudena; Castro-Santos, Laura; García-Diez, Ana (MDPI, 2020)
      [Abstract] Light emitting diode (LED) and compact fluorescent light (CFL) lamps are widely used because they are associated with low energy consumption and a reduced environmental impact. In the present paper, a study of ...
    • Economic Feasibility of Floating Offshore Wind Farms Considering Near Future Wind Resources: Case Study of Iberian Coast and Bay of Biscay 

      Castro-Santos, Laura; DeCastro, Maite; Costoya, Xurxo; Filgueira-Vizoso, Almudena; Lamas, M.I.; Ribeiro, Américo; Dias, JM; Gómez-Gesteira, Moncho (MDPI, 2021-03)
      [Abstract] Wind energy resources are subject to changes in climate, so the use of wind energy density projections in the near future is essential to determine the viability and profitability of wind farms at particular ...
    • Framework for Development of an Economic Analysis Tool for Floating Concrete Offshore Wind Platforms 

      Cordal Iglesias, David; Filgueira-Vizoso, Almudena; Baita Saavedra, Eugenio; Graña-López, Manuel Ángel; Castro-Santos, Laura (MDPI, 2020)
      [Abstract] The objective of this work is to establish a framework for the development of an economic analysis tool for floating offshore wind platforms built in concrete. The operation and usefulness of the beta version ...
    • Opening or Not Opening Educational Centers in Time of SARS-CoV-2? Analysis of the Situation in Galicia (Spain) 

      Filgueira-Vizoso, Almudena; Castro-Santos, Laura; García-Diez, Ana; Puime Guillén, Félix; Lamas, M.I.; Graña-López, Manuel Ángel (MDPI, 2022-05-05)
      [Abstract] The appearance of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on the world stage has implemented changes in all social activities and, therefore, in teaching at all educational levels. On the one hand, it is argued that the closure ...
    • STEMbach Experiences at Higher Education 

      Castro-Santos, Laura; Puime Guillén, Félix; Lamas, M.I.; García-Diez, Ana; Enríquez-Díaz, Joaquín; Boedo, Lucía; Lagoa-Varela, Dolores; Álvarez García, Begoña; Filgueira-Vizoso, Almudena (De Gruyter Open Ltd, 2023-01)
      [Abstract]: The aim of this work is to describe several experiences of STEMbach in different areas: engineering, economics, materials, etc. The STEMbach is a program carried out by high school students during their two ...
    • Study of the sustainability of electrical power systems: analysis of the causes that generate reactive power 

      Graña-López, Manuel Ángel; García-Diez, Ana; Filgueira-Vizoso, Almudena; Chouza Gestoso, Jesús; Masdías-Bonome, Antonio (MDPI AG, 2019-12-16)
      [Abstract] Reactive power is an important parameter in electrical power systems since it affects the efficiency of the system because it is not useful energy. It decreases the power factor of the system and limits the ...
    • The technical and economic feasibility of the CENTEC floating offshore wind platform 

      Filgueira-Vizoso, Almudena; Castro-Santos, Laura; Cordal Iglesias, David; Puime Guillén, Félix; Lamas, M.I.; García-Diez, Ana; Uzunoglu, Emre; Díaz, Hugo; Soares, Carlos Guedes (MDPI, 2022-09-21)
      [Abstract]: This paper defines a methodology for the economic feasibility analysis of a floating offshore wind farm composed of tensioned leg platforms, which are part of the EU ARCWIND research project. In this context, ...
    • The Wear Responses of the Welded Joints of ASTM A335 Gr. P11 Steels Affected by Accelerated Flow Corrosion 

      Montero, Javier; Filgueira-Vizoso, Almudena; García-Diez, Ana; Mier, Jose; Camba, C. (MDPI, 2019)
      [Abstract] This study shows the efects of wear on welded joints of ASTM A355 Gr. P11 “Seamless Ferritic Alloy-Steel Pipe for High Temperature Service” steels subjected to the welding procedures established by codes B31.1 ...