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Design and performance evaluation of a solar tracking panel of single axis in Colombia
(International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE), 2021-01-13)
This paper presents the mechanical design of a single axis solar tracking
system, as well as the electronic design of a system that to record in real time
the electric power delivered by the solar tracker and to evaluate ...
Thermoeconomic evaluation and exergy efficiency of dissipative components: A new approach
(Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2018)
Thermoeconomic evaluation alms at diagnosing the malfunction of energy systems and at optimizing their structure and performance. One of the main limitations of this approach is the adequate treatment of dissipative ...
Energy management of compressed air systems. Assessing the production and use of compressed air in industry
(Corporación Universidad de la Costa, 2020)
The use of compressed air in industry is an important and yet overlooked energy carrier. Although there are different energy-saving measures discussed in the specialized literature, there is little discussion on the energy ...
Combined method of flow-reduced dump load for frequency control of an autonomous micro-hydropower in ac microgrids
(Corporación Universidad de la Costa, 2021-12-02)
Nowadays, microgrids (MGs) play a crucial role in modern power systems due to possibility of integrating renewable energies into grid-connected or islanded power systems. The Load Frequency Control (LFC) is an issue of ...
Data to support the assessment of the energy efficiency estimation methods on induction motors considering real-time monitoring.
(Data in Brief, 2020-03-23)
The data presented in this article was used to assess and compare the most important methods used to estimate the efficiency during the operation of induction motors at different loads and power supply conditions. The ...
Assessment of the energy efficiency estimation methods on induction motors considering real-time monitoring
(Measurement, 2018)
Different methods have been developed to estimate the energy efficiency of induction motors. The accuracy
of these methods vary with the load factor, the unbalanced voltage (UV) and harmonics. The feasibility of
these ...
Electricity management in the production of lead-acid batteries: the industrial case of a production plant in Colombia
(Universidad de la Costa, 2018)
Electricity stands as the main energy used for lead-acid battery (LAB) manufacturing. This study introduces an energy management methodology to address the electricity consumption in lead-acid battery plants, improving ...
Energy, Economic, and Environmental Evaluation of a Proposed Solar-Wind Power On-Grid System Using HOMER Pro®: A Case Study in Colombia
(Energies, 2020-04-02)
The electrical sector in the Caribbean region of Colombia is currently facing problems that affect its reliability. Many thermo-electric plants are required to fill the gap and ensure energy supply. This paper thus proposes ...
Assessment criteria of the feasibility of replacement standard efficiency electric motors with high-efficiency motors
(Elsevier Ltd., 2021-08-26)
Currently, the feasibility to replace standard efficiency electric motors with higher efficiency ones is
assessed with considerations differing from real operating conditions in the industry. This study compares the ...
The temperature gradient of cereals as an optimization parameter of the milling process in hammermills
(Corporación Universidad de la Costa, 2021-05-15)
The wear degree of knives in hammermills strongly influences electricity consumption, productivity, and total operating costs. Currently, the timely replacement of the knives set is decided based on visual inspections, a ...