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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 ...
Water footprint from growing potato crops in Cuba
(Tecnologia y Ciencias del Agua, 2016)
This article determines the water footprint from the potato crop in Cuba between the years 2009 and 2012 using the CROPWAT model. Climate, yields and fertilization data are specific to each of the areas where the crops ...
University–industry interaction on cleaner production. The case of the cleaner production center at the university of cienfuegos in cuba, a country in transition
(Universidad de la Costa, 2017)
Universities are key stakeholders in teaching, researching and supporting the implementation of cleaner production activities. This case study discusses the experience of establishing and operating the Cleaner Production ...
Data supporting the assessment of biomass based electricity and reduced ghg emissions in Cuba
(Data In Brief, 2018-02-25)
Assessing the biomass based electricity potential of developing
nations like Cuba can help to reduce the fossil fuels dependency
and the greenhouse gas emissions. The data included in this study
present the evolution ...
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 ...
Bridging universities and industry through cleaner production activities. Experiences from the Cleaner Production Center at the University of Cienfuegos, Cuba
(Journal of Cleaner Production, 2015)
The involvement of universities is crucial to identify how Cleaner Production strategies are formed in practice so that companies integrate sustainability into their strategies. This paper discusses the experience of ...
Environmental assessment of pig production in Cienfuegos, Cuba: Alternatives for manure management
(Journal of Cleaner Production, 2016)
As pork is indispensable in the diet of Cuban people, the government was forced to prioritize its production. Pig production causes several environmental impacts related with air, water and soil pollution, which can be ...
On the evolution of “cleaner production” as a concept and a practice
(Journal Of Cleaner Production, 2018-06-20)
“Cleaner Production“(CP) is about less and more efficient energy and materials use and the substitution of more harmful products (for the environment and health) by less dangerous ones. CP was the reply of the industry to ...
Electricity management in the production of leadaAcid batteries: the industrial case of a production plant in Colombia
(Journal Of Cleaner Production, 2018-07-06)
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 ...
Evaluation of air conditioning in commercial buildings, integrating thermography techniques, simulation and modeling by finite elements
(Informacion Tecnologica, 2018-08)
This study integrates different techniques to analyze some issues of the air conditioning system of a commercial establishment. A thermographic camera is used to assess the temperature profile in the area covered by the ...