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Tenure Professor at the Mechanical Engineering Department of the University of Zaragoza from 01/2000.
Research experience modelling and optimizing coal power plants, biomass pretreatment for energy use (milling systems), concentrating solar power plants and biomass thermochemical conversion (including combustion for energy use and biochar production). These research activities have been developed in experimental rigs or through numerical simulation, competitive projects, or companies.
h-index: 13 (excluding self-citations of all authors)
Average annual citations for the last five years (2018-2022): 100 (excluding self-citations from all authors)
Author of 24 articles in JCR journals, 20 in Q1, 2 in Q2, and 2 in Q3.
Supervisor of 3 doctoral theses. One is in a co-supervision agreement with Huazong University of Science and Technology.
Most cited papers:
1. Production and characterization of activated carbon from barley straw by physical activation with carbon dioxide and steam
Pallarés, J., González-Cencerrado, A., Arauzo, I. Biomass and Bioenergy (2018) vol 115, pp. 64-73. Cited by 247
2. Monitoring and prediction of fouling in coal-fired utility boilers using neural networks.
Teruel, E., Cortés, C., Ignacio Díez, L., Arauzo, I., Chemical Engineering Science (2005), vol 60 (18), pp. 5035-5048, cited by 74
3. Handling behaviour of two milled biomass: SRF poplar and corn stover.
Gil, M., Schott, D., Arauzo, I., Teruel, E. Fuel Processing Technology (2013), vol 112, pp. 76-85 cited by 55
4. Integration of CFD codes and advanced combustion models for quantitative burnout determination.
Pallarés, J., Arauzo, I., Williams, A. Fuel (2007), vol. 86(15), pp. 2283-2290, cited by 51
5. Analysis of standard sieving method for milled biomass through image processing. Effects of particle shape and size for poplar and corn stover.
Gil, M., Teruel, E., Arauzo, I. Fuel (2014), vol. 116, pp. 328-340, cited by 45
Main research projects
Development of a model for the physical carbon activation process for new energy applications. Spanish Ministry of Science and Technology, RTI2018-095349-A-I00 (01/01/2019-31/10/2022). Role: Researcher
DCI-ASIE/2010/240-213 ICARE: CHINA-EU INSTITUTE FOR CLEAN AND RENEWABLE ENERGY AT HUAZHONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (01/07/2010-15/10/2017). Coordinator: Paris Tech, France and Huazhong University of Science and Technology, P. R. China
Role: Main researcher from the University of Zaragoza
Pretreatments for biomass energy use: milling and drying. Scale-up and design parameters
Spanish Ministry of Science, Ref. ENE2008/03358 (1/1/2009 - 31/12/2011)
Role: Main research
Development of carbon in ash notification system (CARNO) (01/11/2001 - 31/10/2005)
European Commission. Technical Coal Research Programme, Contract N° 7220-PR-130.
Coordinator: ECM Environment Engineering Ltd.
Role: Main researcher from the University of Zaragoza
Academic management experience
Member of the Assessment Committee for ex-ante accreditation of engineering and architecture degree for ANECA (National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation of Spain). Member of External Review Panels for ex-post accreditation (Spanish and EUR-ACE accreditation).
Sexenios de investigación reconocidos: 3
Último periodo reconocido: 2011-2016
Índice h: 13 (fuente: Scopus)
22 artículos científicos publicados en revistas indexadas, 20 de ellos en Q1, 1 en Q2 y 1 en Q3.
Promedio de citas/año durante los últimos cinco años (sin incluir el actual, excluyendo autocitas): 74 (fuente: Scopus)
Tesis doctorales dirigidas en los últimos 10 años
Título: Cascade solar thermal power system modeling and research of key features. Doctorando: Zhang Cheng Universidad: Huazhong University of Science and Technology (China) en cotutela con la Universidad de Zaragoza. Fecha de lectura: 29 de mayo de 2018 Calificación Sobresaliente “Cum Laude” por unanimidad.
Título: Impact milling of biomass: process and product characterization. Doctorando: Miguel Gil Cinca. Universidad: Universidad de Zaragoza. Fecha de lectura: 22 de marzo de 2016. Calificación Sobresaliente “Cum Laude” por unanimidad. Mención “Doctorado Internacional”
Journal articles
- Bartocci, Pietro; Abad, Alberto; Mattisson, Tobias; Cabello, Arturo; Loscertales, Margarita de las Obras; Negredo, Teresa Mendiara; Zampilli, Mauro; Taiana, Andrea; Serra, Angela; Arauzo, Inmaculada; Cortes, Cristobal; Wang, Liang; Skreiberg, Øyvind; Yang, Haiping; Yang, Qing; Lu, Wang; Chen, Yingquan; Fantozzi, Francesco. Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) developed by coupling a Pressurised Chemical Looping combustor with a turbo expander: How to optimize plant efficiency. RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS. 2022. DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2022.112851
- Pintanel, M. Teresa; Martínez-Gracia, Amaya; Uche, Javier; Amo, Alejandro Del; Bayod-Rújula, Ángel A.; Usón, Sergio; Arauzo, Inmaculada. Energy and environmental benefits of an integrated solar photovoltaic and thermal hybrid, seasonal storage and heat pump system for social housing. APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING. 2022. DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2022.118662
- Zhang C.; Xu Q.; Zhang Y.; Arauzo I.; Zou C. Performance analysis of different arrangements of a new layout dish-Stirling system. ENERGY REPORTS. 2021. DOI: 10.1016/j.egyr.2021.03.003
- Ren, Q.; Zhang, Y.; Arauzo, I.; Shan, L.; Xu, J.; Wang, Y.; Su, S.; Hu, S.; Xiang, J. Roles of moisture and cyclic loading in microstructures and their effects on mechanical properties for typical Chinese bituminous coals. FUEL. 2021. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2021.120408
- Martínez, A.; Carmona, M.; Cortés, C.; Arauzo, I. Characterization of thermophysical properties of phase change materials using unconventional experimental technologies. ENERGIES. 2020. DOI: 10.3390/en13184687
- Guerrero, Fabián; Espinoza, Lorena; Ripoll, Nicolas; Lisbona, Pilar; Arauzo, Inmaculada; Toledo, Mario. Syngas production from the reforming of typical biogas compositions in an inert porous media reactor. FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY. 2020. DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.00145
- Pallarés, J.; González-Cencerrado, A.; Arauzo, I. Production and characterization of activated carbon from barley straw by physical activation with carbon dioxide and steam. BIOMASS & BIOENERGY. 2018. DOI: 10.1016/j.biombioe.2018.04.015
- Zhang, C.; Zhang, Y.; Arauzo, I.; Gao, W.; Zou, C. Cascade system using both trough system and dish system for power generation. ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT. 2017. DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2017.03.073
- Gil,M.; Luciano,E.; Arauzo,I. Approach to the breakage behavior of comminuted poplar and corn stover under single impact. FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY. 2015. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2014.11.020
- Gil,M.; Luciano,E.; Arauzo,I. Population balance model for biomass milling. POWDER TECHNOLOGY. 2015. DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2015.01.060
- Gil Cinca, Miguel; Teruel Doñate, Enrique; Arauzo Pelet, Inmaculada. Analysis of standard sieving method for milled biomass through image processing. Effects of particle shape and size for poplar and corn stover. FUEL. 2014. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2013.08.011
- Martínez, Juan Daniel; Murillo, Ramón; García, Tomás; Arauzo, Inmaculada. Thermodynamic analysis for syngas production from volatiles released in waste tire pyrolysis. ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT. 2014. DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2014.02.031
- Gil, M.; Arauzo, I. Hammer mill operating and biomass physical conditions effects on particle size distribution of solid pulverized biofuels. FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY. 2014. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2014.06.016
- Gil, M.; Arauzo, I.; Teruel, E. Influence of input biomass conditions and operational parameters on comminution of short-rotation forestry poplar and corn stover using neural networks. ENERGY AND FUELS. 2013. DOI: 10.1021/ef4000787
- Gil,M.; Schott,D.; Arauzo,I.; Teruel,E. Handling behavior of two milled biomass: SRF poplar and corn stover. FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY. 2013. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2013.02.024
- Gil, M.; Arauzo, I.; Teruel, E.; Bartolomé, C. Milling and handling Cynara Cardunculus L. for use as solid biofuel: Experimental tests. BIOMASS & BIOENERGY. 2012. DOI: 10.1016/j.biombioe.2012.02.023
- Pallares, J.; Arauzo,I.; Teruel,E. Development of an Engineering System for Unburned Carbon Prediction. FUEL. 2009. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2008.07.016
- Valero, A.; Valero,A.; Arauzo,I. Evolution of the Decrease in Mineral Exergy Throughout the 20th Century. the Case of Copper in the US. ENERGY. 2008. DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2007.11.007
- Pallares, J.; Arauzo,I.; Williams,A. Integration of CFD Codes and Advanced Combustion Models for Quantitative Burnout Determination. FUEL. 2007. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2007.01.036
- Teruel, E.; Cortes, C.; Diez, L. I.; Arauzo, I. Monitoring and Prediction of Fouling in Coal-Fired Utility Boilers Using Neural Networks. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE. 2005. DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2005.04.029
- Pallares, Javier; Arauzo, Inmaculada; Diez, Luis Ignacio. Numerical prediction of unburned carbon levels in large pulverized coal utility boilers. FUEL. 2005. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2005.05.011
- Arauzo, Inmaculada; Campo, Antonio; Cortés, Cristóbal. Quick estimate of the heat transfer characteristics of annular fins of hyperbolic profile with the power series method. APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING. 2005. DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2004.05.019
- Cortes, C.; Campo, A.; Arauzo, I. Reflections on Lumped Models of Unsteady Heat Conduction in Simple Bodies. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERMAL SCIENCES. 2003. DOI: 10.1016/S1290-0729(03)00070-X
- Diez, Luis Ignacio; Cortes, Cristobal; Arauzo, Inmaculada; Valero, Antonio. Combustion and heat transfer monitoring in large utility boilers. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERMAL SCIENCES. 2001
Books
- Cristóbal Cortés Gracia ... [et al.]. Centrales térmicas de carbón pulverizado. 2009
- Javier Pallarés ... [et al.]. Casos prácticos de tecnología energética. 2009
- Cristóbal Cortés Gracia, Inmaculada Arauzo Pelet. Transferencia de calor: 5º semestre, Ingeniería Industrial, curso 06-07. 2006
- Cristóbal Cortés Gracia, Inmaculada Arauzo Pelet. Problemas Transferencia de calor: 5º semestre, Ingeniería Industrial, curso 2000-01. 2000
Scientific chapters
- 5. Solar energy availability. Martínez-Gracia, Amaya; Arauzo, Inmaculada; Uche, Javier. SOLAR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION PROCESSES, SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES. 2019
Projects
- TED2021-131397B-I00: Transición ecológica en áreas rurales. 01/12/22 - 31/05/25
- RTI2018-095349-A-I00: DESARROLLO DE UN MODELO DE REACCIÓN DEL PROCESO DE ACTIVACION FÍSICA DE BIOCARBONO PARA APLICACIONES ENERGÉTICAS NOVEDOSAS. 01/01/19 - 30/09/22
- UZ2018-TEC-10: DESARROLLO DE MODELOS NUMÉRICOS DE FLUJO GRANULAR APTOS PARA REACTORES DE PRODUCCIÓN DE BIOCHAR ACTIVADO. 08/06/18 - 31/12/18
- GRUPO DE REFERENCIA OPTIMIZACIÓN INTELIGENTE DE LA GENERACIÓN Y LA INTEGRACIÓN DE FUENTES RENOVABLES (SMART-e). 01/01/17 - 31/12/19
- SIMULACIÓN, CONTROL Y OPTIMIZACIÓN DE PROCESOS INTENSIVOS EN ENERGÍA. 01/01/14 - 31/12/16
- GRUPO CONSOLIDADO: COCOMBUSTIÓN Y EFICIENCIA ENERGÉTICA. 01/01/13 - 31/12/13
- GRUPO CONSOLIDADO: CO-COMBUSTIÓN Y EFICIENCIA ENERGÉTICA. 01/01/12 - 31/12/12
- T24. GRUPO CONSOLIDADO DE CO-COMBUSTION Y EFICIENCIA ENERGÉTICA DE CIRCE. 01/01/11 - 31/10/11
- ICARE: CHINA-EU INSTITUTE FOR CLEAN AND RENEWABLE ENERGY AT HUAZHONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY. 01/07/10 - 14/11/17
- GRUPO CONSOLIDADO DE CO-COMBUSTIÓN Y EFICIENCIA ENERGÉTICA DE CIRCE. 01/01/10 - 30/11/10
- GRUPO CONSOLIDADO: COCOMBUSTIÓN Y EFICIENCIA ENERGÉTICA. 01/01/09 - 30/11/09
- IDSCA PRETRATAMIENTOS DE LA BIOMASA PARA USOS ENERGÉTICOS DE LA BIOMASA: MOLIENDA Y SECADO. ESCALADO Y PARÁMETROS DE DISEÑO. 01/01/09 - 31/12/11
- GRUPO CONSOLIDADO: COCOMBUSTIÓN Y EFICIENCIA ENERGÉTICA. 01/01/08 - 30/11/08
- GRUPO CONSOLIDADO: CO-COMBUSTIÓN Y EFICIENCIA ENERGÉTICA. 01/01/07 - 31/12/07
- CENIT/CDTI ENE2005-0034/ALT CENIT C02 CONSORCIO ESTRATÉGICO NACIONAL EN INVESTIGACIÓN TÉCNICA DEL CO2. 01/01/06 - 31/12/09
- GRUPO CONSOLIDADO: COCOMBUSTIÓN Y EFICIENCIA ENERGÉTICA. 01/01/06 - 10/11/06
- PLATAFORMA TECNOLÓGICA ESPAÑOLA DEL CO2. 01/01/06 - 31/12/06
- ENE2005-03286/ALT OXICOCOMBUSTION. DESARROLLO DE UNA TECNOLOGIA EFICAZ PARA LA REDUCCION DE EMISIONES DE CO2. 31/12/05 - 30/12/08
- GRUPO CONSOLIDADO DE INVESTIGACIÓN "COCOMBUSTIÓN Y EFICIENCIA ENERGÉTICA - CIRCE" AÑO 2005. 01/01/05 - 31/12/05
- ENE2004-05137/ALT I+D OPTIMIZACION DE LA UTILIZACION DE BIOMASA EN CENTRALES TERMINAS DE CARBON: PRETRATAMIENTOS Y CO-COMBUSTION. 01/11/04 - 31/10/07
- RFC-CR-03007 ADMONI - DEVELOPMENT OF ADVANCED MONITORING METHODS TO IMPROVE BOILER AVAILABILITY AND PERFORMANCE. 01/09/03 - 31/08/06
- GRUPO CONSOLIDADO DE INVESTIGACIÓN "COCOMBUSTIÓN Y EFICIENCIA ENERGÉTICA - CIRCE" AÑOS 2003 Y 2004. 01/01/03 - 31/12/04
- 7220-PR-130 CARNO - DEVELOPMENT OF A CARBON-IN-ASH NOTIFICATION SYSTEM. 01/11/01 - 31/10/05
- ECSC/97-7220-EA/016 MAINTENANCE OF IMPROVED COMBUSTION EFFICIENCY IN LOW NOX COMBUSTION SYSTEM BY OPTIMISED CONTROL OF COAL GRINDING. 01/01/98 - 31/12/00
Contracts
- SIMULATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF CASCADE SOLAR POWER SYSTEM. 15/04/15 - 14/04/17
PhD supervision
- Predicción de inquemados en cenizas en calderas de carbón pulverizado. Análisis y evaluación de estratagias de operación/Unburned carbon in ash prediction in pulverized coal utility boilers. Analysis and assesment of operation strategies. Universidad de Zaragoza. Sobresaliente "Cum Laude". 05/02/08
Research evaluation activities
- Panel de expertos proceso acreditación. ACCUEE-Acredita. España. 07/06/21 - 22/07/22
- Panel de visita acreditacion. ANECA-ACREDITA. España. 30/11/15 - 21/12/15
- Panel de visita para acreditación. ANECA-ACREDITA. España. 29/09/15 - 08/10/15
- Comite de evaluacion externo. AVAP- Reacredita. España. 10/02/15 - 25/02/15
- Panel de evaluación externo. AVAP- Reacredita. España. 31/03/14 - 12/05/14
- Miembro de comisiones VERIFICA. ANECA-VERIFICA. España. 10/03/10
- Revisión de artículos en revistas científicas o tecnológicas. Energy. España. 28/04/09
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