Itamar Harris

Itamar Harris
Worcester Polytechnic Institute | WPI · Department of Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science

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Additional affiliations
March 2018 - May 2022
Technological University of Panama
Position
  • Master's Student
March 2016 - present
Technological University of Panama
Position
  • Professor (Full)
January 2015 - October 2015
Technological University of Panama
Position
  • Research Assistant
Description
  • Thesis student.
Education
March 2018 - April 2020
Technological University of Panama
Field of study
  • Mechanical Engineering
January 2010 - October 2015
Technological University of Panama
Field of study
  • Electromechanical Engineering

Publications

Publications (9)
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p>En este artículo se presenta el desarrollo de un trabajo de investigación teórico-experimental de caracterización, modelado y análisis de factibilidad técnica de los sistemas de acondicionamiento de aire por adsorción con fuente de energía solar, utilizando el sistema instalado en el Centro de Innovación Eléctrica, Mecánica y de la Industria (CIN...
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Phase change materials (PCM) are materials with the ability to store a large amount of energy (latent heat) during their change from solid to a liquid phase. This takes place at certain melting temperature. Amid the global energy crisis, multiple applications of these materials have been studied at the theoretical, numerical and experimental approa...
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In recent years, phase change materials (PCMs) have been presented as a suitable alternative for thermal energy storage (TES) systems for solar water heater (SWH) applications. However, PCMs' low thermal conductivity and the high dependence on external conditions are the main challenges during the design of TES systems with PCMs. Design actions to...
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The utilization of phase change materials (PCMs) in solar water heating systems (SWHS) has undergone notable advancements, driven by a rising demand for systems delivering superior performance and efficiency. Extensive research suggests that enhancing heat transfer (HTE) in storage systems is crucial for achieving these improvements. This review em...
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La refrigeración portátil de vacunas ha sido foco de estudio y desarrollo tecnológico debido a los requerimientos de la cadena de frío de las vacunas desde su almacenamiento hasta el momento de su aplicación. Llevar a cabo este proceso con bajo consumo energético y de manera sostenible, ha propiciado el estudio y desarrollo de diversas tecnologías...
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Se presenta el diseño, basado en la realización de un modelado de transferencia de calor y uso de herramientas online para selección de los componentes, de un dispositivo capaz de enfriar y almacenar vacunas de diversos tipos, de manera sostenible y amigable con el medio ambiente. Esto se logra mediante el uso de un panel fotovoltaico como fuente d...
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Actualmente existen varios mecanismos sofisticados para obtener energía renovable. Se diseña un sistema alternativo para aprovechar la radiación solar en Panamá a fin de abastecer el sistema de alumbrado público, el cual es de gran importancia para los ciudadanos. Se considera para dicho diseño la estructura curva del techo de las subestaciones del...

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