Search Results - "Manna, M."
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On the potential of the ideal diffuser augmented wind turbine: an investigation by means of a momentum theory approach and of a free-wake ring-vortex actuator disk model
Published in Energy conversion and management (01-06-2020)“…•A new momentum theory model with two-dimensional effects and the tip gap presence.•A new free-wake ring-vortex method for the uniformly loaded ducted actuator…”
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Effects of the duct thrust on the performance of ducted wind turbines
Published in Energy (Oxford) (15-03-2016)“…This work investigates the performance of ducted wind turbines (DWTs) through the axial momentum theory (AMT) as well as through a semi-analytical approach…”
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Performance analysis of open and ducted wind turbines
Published in Applied energy (31-12-2014)“…•A new semi-analytical actuator disk model is applied to open and ducted wind turbines.•Open and ducted turbines are compared for the same rotor load.•Results…”
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Work and efficiency optimization of advanced gas turbine cycles
Published in Energy conversion and management (01-09-2019)“…•The work and efficiency of advanced gas turbine cycles are analytically optimized.•Polytropic efficiencies are used for the compression and expansion…”
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The Joukowsky rotor for diffuser augmented wind turbines: design and analysis
Published in Energy conversion and management (15-01-2022)“…•A new actuator disk method for Joukowsky rotors enclosed in a duct of general shape.•Evaluation of the maximum-power-coefficient/tip-speed-ratio curve for…”
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A ring-vortex actuator disk method for wind turbines including hub effects
Published in Energy conversion and management (01-09-2019)“…•A free-wake ring-vortex actuator disk model for wind turbines with a hub is presented.•The wake divergence is not ignored. The wake and hub induced flows are…”
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A design of experiment approach as applied to the analysis of diffuser-augmented wind turbines
Published in Energy conversion and management (01-05-2021)“…•Automated grid generation and actuator disk model for ducted wind turbines.•Design of Experiment analysis of the duct thickness, camber, chord and…”
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Effect of fluxing chemical: An option for Zn–5wt.%Al alloy coating on wire surface by single hot dip process
Published in Surface & coatings technology (15-03-2011)“…The corrosion of wire is one of the primary causes for premature failure. The ideal way to overcome this problem is to provide corrosion protection right at…”
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The axial momentum theory as applied to wind turbines: some exact solutions of the flow through a rotor with radially variable load
Published in Energy conversion and management (01-07-2017)“…•A set of exact solutions of the axial momentum theory has been provided.•The load is variable along the span and it is zero at the rotor tip.•The load…”
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Effects of rice straw and nitrogen fertilization on greenhouse gas emissions and carbon storage in tropical flooded soil planted with rice
Published in Soil & tillage research (01-08-2012)“…[Display omitted] ► GWP were highest in rice straw+green manure treatment. ► The labile carbon pools were highest in rice straw+green manure treatment. ►…”
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Characterisation of phosphate coatings obtained using nitric acid free phosphate solution on three steel substrates: An option to simulate TMT rebars surfaces
Published in Surface & coatings technology (25-03-2009)“…Phosphate coatings have been obtained on three steel substrates, (a) ferritic-pearlitic (F-P), (b) tempered martensitic (T-M) and (c) tempered martensitic…”
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Crustal structure of Sicily from modelling of gravity and magnetic anomalies
Published in Scientific reports (29-09-2020)“…We aim at modeling the main crustal and thermal interfaces of Sicily (Italy), a key area for understanding the geological complexity at the collisional…”
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Timing performance of small cell 3D silicon detectors
Published in Nuclear instruments & methods in physics research. Section A, Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment (01-08-2019)“…A silicon 3D detector with a single cell of 50 × 50 μm2 was produced and evaluated for timing applications. The measurements of time resolution were performed…”
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Crustal structure in the Campanian region (Southern Apennines, Italy) from potential field modelling
Published in Scientific reports (15-07-2021)“…We present a 3D model of the main crustal boundaries beneath the Campanian region and the onshore and offshore surrounding areas, based on high-resolution…”
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Performance analysis of ducted marine propellers. Part II – Accelerating duct
Published in Applied ocean research (01-06-2018)“…•A nonlinear actuator disk method is applied to propellers with an accelerating duct.•Duct geometry effect on the efficiency is studied with a…”
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Long-term fertilization, manure and liming effects on soil organic matter and crop yields
Published in Soil & tillage research (01-06-2007)“…Yield decline or stagnation and its relationship with soil organic matter fractions in soybean ( Glycine max L.)–wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.) cropping system…”
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Effect of prior electro or electroless Ni plating layer in galvanizing and galvannealing behavior of high strength steel sheet
Published in Surface & coatings technology (25-04-2017)“…Galvanization (GI) and galvannealing (GA) of high strength (HS) steel surface is very prone to develop uncoated spots in coating. Sometimes, GA coating may…”
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Improvement in galvanization and galvannealing characteristics of DP 590 steel by prior Cu or Cu–Sn flash coating
Published in Surface & coatings technology (25-07-2014)“…Galvanization of a dual phase (DP) steel surface is a challenging subject as occurrence of uncoated spots is a very common attribute in coating. In this study,…”
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Molecular Encapsulation beyond the Aperture Size Limit through Dissociative Linker Exchange in Metal–Organic Framework Crystals
Published in Journal of the American Chemical Society (10-09-2014)“…Under linker exchange conditions, large guests with molecular diameters 3–4 times the framework aperture size have been encapsulated into preformed…”
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Performance analysis of ducted marine propellers. Part I – Decelerating duct
Published in Applied ocean research (01-06-2016)“…•The axial momentum theory is applied to propellers equipped with a decelerating duct.•The most important limitations of the axial momentum theory are…”
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