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New Tendencies in Wind Energy Operation and Maintenance
(MDPI, 2021)
[Abstract] Both the reduction in operating and maintenance (O&M) costs and improved reliability have become top priorities in wind turbine maintenance strategies. O&M costs typically account for 20% to 25% of the total ...
Eco-friendly Pressure Drop Dehumidifier: An Experimental and Numerical Analysis
(2019)
[Abstract] The northwest of Spain is defined by very high relative humidity values, with an average relative humidity of 85% throughout the year, which is considered too high by most standards and therefore can be related ...
A New Design Criterion to Improve the Intact Stability of Galician Small Fishing Vessels
(MDPI, 2020-07-07)
[Abstract] The first technical factor involved in maritime accidents is related to the lack of intact stability. The current stability criterion, based on fixing a minimum value for each of the di erent static and dynamic ...
The Influence of Climate Parameters on Maintenance of Wind Farms: A Galician Case Study
(MDPI, 2021)
[Abstract] There are different monitoring procedures in wind farms with two main objectives: (i) to improve energy production by the capability of the national electrical network and (ii) to reduce the stooped hours due ...
Design Corrections in Spanish Office Buildings to Improve Energy Efficiency in the Face of Climate Change
(MDPI, 2020)
[Abstract] The majority of buildings in Europe are at present naturally ventilated and do not use heating or cooling equipment throughout the summer. However, this idea is changing and as a result heating ventilation air ...
A Detailed Identification of Classificatory Variables in Ship Accidents: A Spanish Case Study
(MDPI, 2021)
[Abstract] The present paper shows an original study of more than 163 ship accidents in Spain showing which of the usually employed variables are related to each type of vessel accident due to the lack of information in ...
A Global Review of PWR Nuclear Power Plants
(MDPI, 2020-06-27)
[Abstract] Nuclear energy is presented as a real option in the face of the current problem of climate change and the need to reduce CO2 emissions. The nuclear reactor design with the greatest global impact throughout history ...
A New Methodology for Decision-Making in Buildings Energy Optimization
(MDPI, 2020-06-30)
[Abstract] When designing or retrofitting a building, not too many tools let architects and engineers to define the optimal conditions to reduce energy consumption with the minimal economic investment. This is because ...
Teachers’ Perception of the Gender Gap in STEAM Subjects in Pre-University Stages
(MDPI, 2024)
[Abstract] The term STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) is associated with a promising pedagogical approach to improve the development of students at different educational stages. Degrees linked ...
Relevance of Communicative, Team Effectiveness, and Long-Range Planning Skills in Vessel Crewmembers
(Gate Association for Teaching and Education (GATE), 2023)
[Abstract] In recent years, soft skills have become increasingly important in many areas of
the labor market and in the training of higher education students. This paper
explores the perception that different crewmembers ...