Adrian IlincaÉcole de Technologie Supérieure · Mechanical Engineering
Adrian Ilinca
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June 1994 - December 2022
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Energy consumption analysis has often faced challenges such as limited model accuracy and inadequate consideration of the complex interactions between energy usage and meteorological data. This study is presented as a solution to these challenges through a detailed analysis of energy consumption across UBC Campus buildings using a variety of machin...
The growing demand for alternative energy sources to alleviate environmental impacts highlights the need to move from fossil fuels to renewable energy. This study demonstrated the technical feasibility of using a solar photovoltaic (PV) system for the production of green hydrogen. This research examined electrical and power data from a PV plant in...
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) energy trading is a new financial mechanism that can be adopted to incentivize the development of distributed energy resources (DERs), by promoting the selling of excess energy to other peers on the network at a negotiated rate. Current incentive programs, such as net metering (NEM) and Feed-in-Tariff (FiT), operate according to...
Shading in photovoltaic (PV) systems can reduce power output, cause hot spots, efficiency losses, maintenance needs, and impact economic returns. Traditional shading solutions for
PV systems are complex and expensive, requiring advanced sensors, imaging technologies, and complicated algorithms. This study presents a cost-effective, simple method th...
The modern energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation towards cleaner, decentralized energy sources. This change is driven by environmental and sustainability needs, causing traditional centralized electric grids, which rely heavily on fossil fuels, to be replaced by a diverse range of decentralized distributed energy resources. Vi...
The rapid proliferation of electric vehicles (EVs) presents both opportunities and challenges for the electrical grid. While EVs offer a promising avenue for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels, their uncoordinated charging behavior can strain grid infrastructure, thus creating new challenges for grid operators and EV o...
This article introduces a novel multiple-cycle generation system for efficient heat recovery at high and low temperatures. The system is modeled and optimized using the M2EP analysis method (mass, energy, exergy, and performance) and the particle swarm optimization algorithm. The multigeneration system produces electricity, cold, domestic hot water...
Hot dry rock (HDR) is regarded as a promising resource of geothermal energy and becomes an important field for future geothermal development due to its advantages of high temperature, wide distribution and huge reserves. At present, HDR research is mainly focused on the modeling and efficiency evaluation of power generation cycle, but its relations...
In the face of depleting fossil energy and the imperative of sustainable development, there is a compelling drive towards advancing renewable energies. In this context, sustainable and predictable alternatives, like marine energy, gain prominence. Marine energy presents a cleaner option devoid of the adverse effects associated with fossil fuels, pl...
Hot dry rock (HDR) is rich in reserve, widely distributed, green, low-carbon, and has broad development potential and prospects. In this paper, a distributionally robust optimization (DRO) scheduling model for a regionally integrated energy system (RIES) considering HDR co-generation is proposed. First, the HDR-enhanced geothermal system (HDR-EGS)...
Technical losses in electrical grids are inherent inefficiencies induced by the transmission and distribution of electricity, resulting in energy losses that can reach up to 40% of the generated energy. These losses pose significant challenges to grid operators regarding energy sustainability, reliability, and economic viability. Distributed Energy...
In the context of global efforts to mitigate climate change by pursuing sustainable energy sources, wind energy has emerged as a critical contributor. However, the wind energy industry faces substantial challenges in maintaining and preserving the integrity of wind turbine blades. Timely and accurate detection and classification of blade faults, en...
Citation: Aoun, A.; Adda, M.; Ilinca, A.; Ghandour, M.; Ibrahim, H. Centralized vs. Decentralized Electric Grid Resilience Analysis Using Leontief's Input-Output Model. Abstract: Escalating events such as extreme weather conditions, geopolitical incidents, acts of war, cyberattacks, and the intermittence of renewable energy resources pose substanti...
In this article, an innovative approach is presented to the sizing and technical–economic analysis of battery energy‐storage systems (BESS) designed for customers in the free energy market in Brazil. The tool enables the integration of photovoltaic (PV) energy sources and includes a comparison between the BESS + PV system and diesel generators. Int...
This paper tackles the issue of moisture variation in wood-based materials, explicitly focusing on melamine-coated particleboard (hereafter referred to as melamine) and medium-density fiberboard (MDF) used in the third phase of wood industry transformation. The approach involves a comprehensive strategy for predicting moisture content variation, in...
Recently, there's been a strong drive to improve performance of diesel engines while reducing their greenhouse gases emissions. Techniques like exhaust gas recirculation, turbocharging, and variable valve timing have become widespread. The last technique fine-tunes valve operation based on engine speed, which optimize efficiency and power output wh...
The presented study examines the economic viability and optimization of a previously designed integrated process for producing liquid methanol. The annualized cost of the system method is applied for economic analysis. The optimization method includes a robust hybrid approach that combines the NSGA-II multi-objective optimization algorithm with art...
Thermal comfort is increasingly recognized as vital in healthcare facilities, where patients spend 80-90% of their time indoors. Sensing, controlling, and predicting indoor air quality should be monitored for thermal comfort. This study examines the effects of ventilation design on thermal comfort in hospital rooms, proposing four distinct ventilat...
Buildings consume significant energy worldwide and account for a substantial proportion of greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, building energy management has become critical with the increasing demand for sustainable buildings and energy-efficient systems. Simulation tools have become crucial in assessing the effectiveness of buildings and their e...
This research paper addresses the inaccuracies in the current methods for estimating the capacity value of photovoltaic (PV) plants, which rely heavily on large‐scale data and fail to represent the actual capacity value pattern accurately. The research conducts case studies in Belgium, Texas, and California to analyze the impact of different factor...
This paper introduces a novel techno-economic feasibility analysis of energy management utilizing the Homer software v3.14.5 environment for an independent hybrid microgrid. This study focuses on a school with twelve classes, classifying the electrical components of the total load into three priority profiles: green, orange, and red. The developed...
Ice formation on structures like wind turbine blade airfoils significantly reduces their aerodynamic efficiency. The presence of ice on airfoils causes deformation in their geometry and an increase in their surface roughness, enhancing turbulence, particularly on the suction side of the airfoil at high angles of attack. An approach for understandin...
The present work aims to study the aerodynamic characteristics of the NREL phase II (generated only with S809 profile along the span for an untwisted case) rotor that is a horizontal axis downwind wind turbine rotor and which is assumed to stand isolated in the space. The two dimensional steady-incompressible flow Reynolds average NavierStokes equa...
Mining in Canada stands as one of the most energy-intensive sectors, playing a pivotal role as a significant provider of copper, nickel, and cobalt to the international market. Anticipated growth in the global population, coupled with the transition of several low-income economies to middle-income status, is poised to escalate the demand for essent...
Galvão, J.R.; Marques, T.M.B.; Siqueira, H.V.; Viana, E.R.; Marinho, M.H.N.; Mohamed, M.A.; Ilinca, A.; Corrêa, F.C.; et al. Studying Abuse Testing on Lithium-Ion Battery Packaging for Energy Storage Systems. Sustainability 2023, 15, 11545.
Citation: Cavalcanti, M.d.M.; Costa, T.; Pereira, A.C.; Jatobá, E.B.; Filho, J.B.d.M.; Barreto, E.; Mohamed, M.A.; Ilinca, A.; Marinho, M.H.N. Case Studies for Supplying the Alternating Current Auxiliary Systems of Substations with a Voltage Equal to or Higher than 230 kV. Energies 2023, 16, 5396. https://doi. Abstract: This paper presents case stu...
The global concern regarding the environmental repercussions of refrigerants has escalated due to their adverse effects. These substances deplete the ozone layer and intensify the greenhouse effect. International agreements such as the Montreal and Kyoto Protocols and COP21 have imposed restrictions on refrigerants with high global warming potentia...
The energy transition, originating in the limitation of fossil resources and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction, is the basis of many studies on renewable energies in different industrial applications. The diffusion absorption refrigeration machines are very promising insofar as they allow the use of renewable resources (solar, geothermal, was...
Low load is one of the most challenging combustion stages for a fixed-speed diesel electric generator. Due to incomplete combustion during this phase, a significant proportion of contaminants form inside the cylinder. This can lead to numerous chemical and mechanical harms to the diesel engine, resulting in friction, efficiency reduction, increased...
The dwindling and scarcity of fossil energy sources is the basis of the energy transition, where renewable resources are increasingly valued. The purpose of the cogeneration system studied in this article is to recover the residual heat from the gases coming out of the chimneys of the cement kilns, to produce at the same time the electricity and th...
The primary requirement in designing air conditioning systems in healthcare facilities is eliminating contaminants. It is considered one of the crucial health elements in building design, particularly in the presence of many airborne diseases such as COVID-19. The purpose of this numerical research is to simulate various ventilation designs for a h...
Facing the exhaustion of fossil energy and in the context of sustainable development, strong incentives are pushing for the development of renewable energies. Nuclear energy and fossil fuels like petroleum, coal, and natural gas provide most of the energy produced today. As a result, greenhouse gases are released and climate change becomes irrevers...
Wind turbine icing has been the subject of intensive research over the past two decades, primarily focusing on applying computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to 2D airfoil simulations for parametric analysis. As a result of blades’ airfoils deformation caused by icing, wind turbines experience a considerable decrease in aerodynamic performance resulti...
Technological innovation constantly transforms and redefines the human element’s position inside complex socio-technical systems. Autonomous operations are in various phases of development and practical deployment across several transport domains, with marine operations still in their infancy. This article discusses current trends in developing aut...
Icing is a severe problem faced by wind turbines operating in cold climates. It is affected by various fluctuating parameters. Due to ice accretion, a significant drop in the aerodynamic performance of the blades' airfoils leads to productivity loss in wind turbines. When ice accretes on airfoils, it leads to a geometry deformation that seriously i...
With stricter IMO regulations on CO2 taking effect in 2023 and ambitious goals to reduce carbon intensity by 2030, the maritime industry is scrambling to clean up its act. Conventional methods and equipment are now being reevaluated, upgraded or completely replaced. The difference between a short-term fix and a long-term sustainable option is how f...
The energy sector is in the midst of a major transformation, driven by new climate regulations and a political tendency towards a nuclear phase‐out, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality for power generation and increased efficiency in electric grids. As a result, most power grids are encouraging higher integration of distributed energy resources and...
Renewable energy has known spectacular development in the last decades as a solution to the climate change effect. Wind energy is one of the most popular technologies for power generation. However, the variable operation and extreme meteorological conditions challenge integrating this technology, especially in cold climate regions. These conditions...
Variable valve timing systems control the opening and closure of intake valves and exhaust valves as a function of engine speed to increase useful power and reduce fuel consumption. This work’s novelty consists of designing and developing a numerical model for a diesel engine and studying the influence of different valve lift techniques on the dies...
The use of hydrogen as a future energy source to supply world fuel is essential. The storage problem is one of the main challenges facing the use of hydrogen as a fuel. In this study, we model and optimize the transient operation of a 2D metal hydride storage tank. A phase change material (PCM) is attached to a metal hydride tank for heat recovery...
Optimal management and planning of microgrids (MG) are the most important goals for operators. In this study, a Multiobjective Genetic Algorithm (MOGA) is applied to the technical and economic problems of the MG. This stochastic programming considers demand response (DR) programs, reactive loads, and uncertainties due to renewable energies. Demand-...
In this paper, we explore the improvement of the aerodynamic characteristics of wind turbine blades under stall conditions using passive flow control with slots. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Phase II rotor, for which detailed simulations and experimental data are available, served as a baseline for assessing the flow control syst...
The suitable use of hydrogen-containing industrial by-products such as coke oven gas (COG) leads to a reduction of environmental pollution and energy waste. This paper develops a novel integrated structure for the simultaneous production of portable and relatively clean liquid fuels from COG and power plant exhaust gases. The subsystems include a C...
Icing is a complex problem facing wind turbines operating in Nordic climates. It is affected by various instantaneously fluctuating parameters. Due to the deformation of blades' airfoil on account of icing, a significant drop in aerodynamic performance brings turbines to lose much of their productivity. Modelling and simulation became indispensable...
Nowadays, productivity challenges in modern manufacturing systems have been the driving force in generating energy-efficient technologies in every industry, including diesel–electric locomotives. The diesel–electric locomotive is one of the most widely used methods in rail transportation, especially in North America. More precisely, the evolution o...
Reliable optimization of renewable energy system is the one that balances between electrical sizing of the system components in order to satisfy the load and the cost of that system. This techno-economic optimization can be assured by HOMER software through some sensitivity parameters such as capacity shortage. For Saharan villages in Africa, it is...
Vibration is one of the most dangerous phenomena that happens to a structure. It leads to premature fatigue and eventually failure, with potentially fatal consequences. A smart structure is an excellent solution to this problem; it adds an actuator, a sensor, and an appropriate control law to the system to reduce/eliminate the vibration. This study...
This paper presents a literature review of recent research on introducing the Industry 4.0 approach to improving energy efficiency, especially in the wood industry. While researchers focus on processes, service, and customer concepts, the effect on energy consumption is less addressed in these studies and applications. This paper focuses on previou...
The energy efficiency of a renewable energy system is inextricably linked to the energy storage technologies used in conjunction with it. The most extensively utilized energy storage technology for all purposes is electrochemical storage batteries, which have grown more popular over time because of their extended life, high working voltage, and low...
The objective of this article is to review the methodologies used in the last 15 years to estimate the power loss in wind turbines due to their exposure to adverse meteorological conditions. Among the methods, the use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for the three-dimensional numerical simulation of wind turbines is highlighted, as well as the...
Considerable recent ecological and energy concerns have aroused the exploitation of sustainable resources and cost-effective production of green energy carriers such as liquid hydrogen. Despite the remarkable merits of the multi-component refrigerant cycle in enhancing the hydrogen liquefaction process efficiency, it contributes to problematic cont...
Wind energy has been playing a pivot role in replacing the traditional energy sources. This emerging paradigm has proved itself as a good candidate among all renewable energy sources. Although the exponential growth of the wind industry, wind turbines still suffer from blade icing especially in cold regions. Blade icing disturbs aerodynamic perform...
Capacity shortage in renewable energy systems
In this paper, a novel process is developed to cogenerate 4741 kg/h of methanol, 297.7 kW of electricity, and 35.73 ton/h of hot water, including a hydrogen purification system, an absorption–compression refrigeration cycle (ACRC), a regenerative Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC), and parabolic solar troughs. The heat produced in the methanol reactor is...
In a context of energy abundance for industrial applications, industrial systems are exploited with minimal attention to their actual energy consumption requirements to meet the loads imposed on them. As a result, most of them are used at maximal capacity, regardless of the varying operational conditions. First, the paper studies pneumatic conveyin...
Diesel generators (DGs) are set to work as a backup during power outages or support the load in remote areas not connected to the national grid. These DGs are working at a constant speed to produce reliable AC power, while electrical energy demand fluctuates according to instantaneous needs. High electric loads occur only for a few hours a day in r...
A substantial share of the electric energy is generated with synchronous generators that provide sustained alternating current (AC) voltage and frequency energy to regional and national power systems, which subsequently transport and distribute it to diverse users. In an attempt to reduce environmental effects, electric energy markets have recently...
Rail transport, specifically diesel-electric trains, faces fundamental challenges in reducing fuel consumption to improve financial performance and reduce GHG emissions. One solution to improve energy efficiency is the electric brake regenerative technique. This technique was first applied on electric trains several years ago, but it is still consi...
Global economic growth, demographic explosion, digitization, increased mobility, and greater demand for heating and cooling due to climate change in different world areas are the main drivers for the surge in energy demand. The increase in energy demand is the basis of economic challenges for power companies alongside several socio-economic problem...
In this chapter, we will review the various configurations based on non-renewable
energy systems (NRES). It addresses all storage systems interconnected with power
converters, as well as fixed and variable speed diesel generators (DGs). Information
will be given on modeling, control for NRES, and interfacing inverters, as well as on
optimization te...
Industry 4.0 mainly refers to factories in which machines use smart and autonomous systems enhanced by the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning and cyber-physical systems. But what reveals the true potential of Industry 4.0 is the established connection and communication between computers and machines that allow...
The application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in wind turbine design and analysis is becoming increasingly common in research on wind energy, resulting in a better knowledge of the aerodynamic behaviour of rotors. Due to the deformation of blade airfoils on account of icing, a significant drop in aerodynamic performance brings wind turbines...
Connected objects are deployed all over the world. Thus, they are contributing to improving communications. In urban areas, technological challenges are gradually being overcome, and advances in this area are exponential. Unfortunately, isolated territories such as northern Quebec do not beneficiate from this technological progress. Yet, northern Q...
When operating in cold climates, wind turbines are vulnerable to ice accretion. The main impact of icing on wind turbines is the power losses due to geometric deformation of the iced airfoils of the blades. Significant energy losses during the wind farm lifetime must be estimated and mitigated. Finding solutions for icing calls on several areas of...
Moisture and temperature are the most important environmental factors that affect the degradation of wind turbine blades, and their influence must be considered in the design process. They will first affect the resin matrix and then, possibly, the interface with the fibers. This work is the first to use a series of metaheuristic approaches to analy...
This paper presents an efficient neural network-based method for fault diagnosis in photovoltaic arrays. The proposed method was elaborated on three main steps: the data-feeding step, the fault-modeling step, and the decision step. The first step consists of feeding the real meteorological and electrical data to the neural networks, namely solar ir...
The installation of wind energy increased in the last twenty years, as its cost decreased, and it contributes to reducing GHG emissions. A race toward gigantism characterizes wind turbine development, primarily driven by offshore projects. The larger wind turbines are facing higher loads, and the imperatives of mass reduction make them more flexibl...
This third volume of the handbook presents a representative sample of the population papers in the field of petrodiesel fuels. It covers crude oil spills in general, properties and removal of crude oils, biodegradation of crude-oil. Part XI presents a representative sample of the population papers in the field of petrodiesel fuels in general coveri...
Wind-generated electricity has increased continuously for the last decades and will continue to progress for the next years. Wind energy production is a mature technology with over 600GW installed capacity in the world. The operation of wind farms presents critical challenges to maintain the lowest possible cost of energy. It is essential to detect...