Listar GI-CTC - Artigos por autor "Arce Fariña, Elena"
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A Fault-Detection System Approach for the Optimization of Warship Equipment Replacement Parts Based on Operation Parameters
Michelena, Álvaro; López, Víctor; Lamas-López, Francisco; Arce Fariña, Elena; Mendoza García, José; Suárez-García, Andrés; García Espinosa, Guillermo; Calvo-Rolle, José Luis; Quintián, Héctor (MDPI, 2023-03-23)[Abstract] Systems engineering plays a key role in the naval sector, focusing on how to design, integrate, and manage complex systems throughout their life cycle; it is therefore difficult to conceive functional warships ... -
A Multicriteria Evaluation of Sustainable Riparian Revegetation with Local Fruit Trees around a Reservoir of a Hydroelectric Power Plant in Central Brazil
Ribas, J.R.; Ribas, Jorge Santos; Suárez-García, Andrés; Arce Fariña, Elena; González Peña, David; García-Rodríguez, Ana (MDPI, 2021)[Abstract] The construction of hydropower plants often requires the flooding of large land areas, causing considerable alterations in the natural environment. In the region surrounding the reservoir of the Corumbá IV ... -
An assessment on the efficiency of clothing with UV protection among the Spanish Navy school students
Ribas, J.R.; García-Rodríguez, Sol; Arce Fariña, Elena; Suárez-García, Andrés (MDPI, 2022-09-08)[Abstract] Concern about the harmful effects that ultraviolet (UV) rays have on the skin of people who are routinely exposed to solar radiation has driven the industry of skin protection creams, sunglasses and clothing. ... -
Comparative Analysis of Meteorological versus In Situ Variables in Ship Thermal Simulations
Arce Fariña, Elena; Suárez-García, Andrés; López-Vázquez, José-Antonio; Devesa-Rey, Rosa (MDPI, 2024-04)[Abstract] Thermal simulations have become increasingly popular in assessing energy efficiency and predicting thermal behaviors in various structures. Calibration of these simulations is essential for accurate predictions. ... -
Design Sprint: Enhancing STEAM and Engineering Education Through Agile Prototyping and Testing Ideas
Arce Fariña, Elena; Suárez-García, Andrés; López-Vázquez, José-Antonio; Fernández-Ibáñez, Isabel (Elsevier, 2022-06)[Abstract] Creating project-based learning experiences in the classroom where students learn in a team to solve complex problems and to develop creative and critical thinking is a challenge. Design Sprint (DS) is an agile ... -
Effect of phase-change materials on laboratory-made insoles: analysis of environmental conditions
Arce Fariña, Elena; Devesa-Rey, Rosa; Suárez-García, Andrés; González Peña, David; García-Fuente, Manuel (MDPI, 2022-10-07)[Abstract]: Thermal comfort is essential when wearing a postural-corrective garment. Discomfort of any kind may deter regular use and prolong user recovery time. The objective of this work is therefore to optimize a new ... -
Effects of paraffin additives, as phase change materials, on the behavior of a traditional lime mortar
Feijoo, Jorge; Álvarez Feijoo, Miguel Ángel; Fort, Rafael; Arce Fariña, Elena; Ergenç, Duygu (Elsevier, 2022-12-26)[Abstract]: This study refers to the inclusion of phase change materials (PCMs) in porous building materials as an alternative means of improving their thermal behavior, assessing the changes caused in their physical-mechanical ... -
Electrospun composite fibers containing organic phase change materials for thermo-regulation: Trends
Suárez-García, Andrés; Arce Fariña, Elena; Alford, Laura C.; Luhrs, Claudia (Elsevier, 2023-09-08)[Abstract]: Thermal management technologies that offer the capability of controlling a system’s temperature within a range are needed for a very large set of applications, from electronic circuitry to battery technologies, ... -
Experiencia blended learning apoyada en un laboratorio virtual para educación de materias STEM
Arce Fariña, Elena; Zayas-Gato, Francisco; Suárez-García, Andrés; Michelena, Álvaro; Jove, Esteban; Casteleiro-Roca, José-Luis; Quintián, Héctor; Calvo-Rolle, José Luis (Sociedad Española de Pedagogía, 2022-12)[Resumen] INTRODUCCIÓN. La reciente pandemia provocada por la COVID-19 ha supuesto numerosos cambios en los protocolos de salud pública, así como un profundo impacto socioeconómico. Políticas como el distanciamiento social ... -
Exploring the Efficacy of Binary Surveys versus Likert Scales in Assessing Student Perspectives Using Bayesian Analysis
Suárez-García, Andrés; Álvarez-Hernández, María; Arce Fariña, Elena; Ribas, J.R. (MDPI, 2024-05)[Abstract] Likert-scale surveys are the undeniable protagonists of online evaluations. They ask the respondent to express their degree of agreement with a series of statements related to the development of a subject. In ... -
How political decisions affect the economy of a sector: The example of photovoltaic energy in Spain
Fernández-González, Raquel; Arce Fariña, Elena; Garza-Gil, Dolores (Elsevier, 2021-05-27)[Abstract]: The economic crisis in Spain (2008–2012) led to a massive decrease in the feed-in tariff on photovoltaic solar energy production, which caused stagnation in the growth of this market. The objective of this paper ... -
How Political Decisions Affect the Economy of a Sector: The Example of Photovoltaic Energy in Spain
Fernández-González, Raquel; Arce Fariña, Elena; Garza-Gil, Dolores (Elsevier, 2021-11)[Abstract] The economic crisis in Spain (2008–2012) led to a massive decrease in the feed-in tariff on photovoltaic solar energy production, which caused stagnation in the growth of this market. The objective of this paper ... -
Improving the calibration of building simulation with interpolated weather datasets
Eguía, Pablo; Alonso Rodríguez, Jose María; Saavedra, Ángeles; Arce Fariña, Elena; Granada, Enrique (Elsevier, 2018-02-06)[Abstract]: The building sector offers huge potential for energy savings, which helps to achieve environmental objectives and social benefits. A good approach to determine both the energy consumption of new buildings and ... -
Intelligent model for active power prediction of a small wind turbine
Zayas-Gato, Francisco; Jove, Esteban; Casteleiro-Roca, José-Luis; Quintián, Héctor; Pérez Castelo, Francisco Javier; Piñón-Pazos, A.; Arce Fariña, Elena; Calvo-Rolle, José Luis (Oxford University Press, 2023-08)[Abstract] In this study, a hybrid model based on intelligent techniques is developed to predict the active power generated in a bioclimatic house by a low power wind turbine. Contrary to other researches that predict the ... -
Multi-criteria risk assessment: Case study of a large hydroelectric project
Ribas, J.R.; Arce Fariña, Elena; Sohler, Flavio Augusto Settimi; Suárez-García, Andrés (Elsevier, 2019-04-09)[Abstarct]: Run-of-river hydroelectric plants along Amazon River tributaries have been shown to be an ecologically viable alternative to meet Brazilian energy demand. These plants are a solution to add capacity. However, ... -
Optimizing wastewater treatment plants with advanced feature selection and sensor technologies
Timiraos, Míriam; Fernández Águila, Jesús; Arce Fariña, Elena; García Núñez, Moisés Alberto; Zayas-Gato, Francisco; Quintián, Héctor (Oxford University Press, 2024)[Abstract] This research establishes a foundational framework for the development of virtual sensors and provides significant preliminary results. Our study specifically focuses on identifying the key factors essential for ... -
Use of a numerical weather prediction model as a meteorological source for building thermal simulations
López Gómez, Javier; Troncoso Pastoriza, Francisco; Arce Fariña, Elena; Eguía, Pablo; Granada, Enrique (Elsevier, 2020-07-15)[Abstract]: Thermal simulations are a commonly used tool for energy efficiency analysis of buildings. Regional meteorological station networks are a prime source of weather data inputs, required for building thermal ... -
Use of Plackett–Burman and Box–Behnken designs to optimize bioelectricity production from winery residues
Devesa-Rey, Rosa; Arce Fariña, Elena; Cartelle, Alberto; Suárez-García, Andrés (MDPI, 2023-08-25)[Abstract]: This study aimed to estimate the bioelectricity production process using a vinasse solution through the application of Plackett–Burman and Box–Behnken designs. An electrochemical cell was constructed using ...