The daily activity of the IIE is organized into five main work areas, each led by an Area Manager:
Research
IIE Structure
Renewable Thermal Energy Area
In this area, research activities focus on all aspects of energy equipment and systems related to Thermal Sciences. Specifically, it encompasses research lines involving heat transfer, as well as the modelling of fluid flows and thermal and energy systems in general. Its fields of application range from refrigeration, heat pumps, and air conditioning to complex energy systems such as buildings and vehicles.
Within this area, the following lines of work are included:
- Development and optimization of refrigeration equipment and heat pumps
- Analysis and optimization of complex energy systems
- Thermography
- Solar thermal equipment
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Electrical Equipment and Installations Area
The research group has focused its work in recent years on three main lines of research: Numerical methods for the design and analysis of electrical machines and devices, Industrial automation of electrical machines and installations, Fault diagnosis in Electrical Machines using advanced signal‑processing techniques.
Within this area, the following lines of work are included:
- Numerical Methods for the Design and Analysis of Electrical Machines and Devices
- Industrial Automation of Electrical Machines and Installations
- Fault Diagnosis in Electrical Machines using Advanced Signal‑Processing Techniques
- Energy Efficiency in Electrical Systems
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This group conducts its activities in the fields of Energy Markets and Energy Systems. More specifically, its main lines of work include: Demand Response, Distributed Energy Resources, Smart Grids, Energy Efficiency and Energy Management, and the integration of Electric Vehicles into Transmission and Distribution networks.
Within this area, the following lines of work are included:
- Smart Grids
- Energy Efficiency and Energy Management
- Demand Response
- Electric Vehicle
- Energy Markets
- Power Quality
- Training
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This area focuses its work on those aspects of nuclear engineering related to the thermal‑hydraulics and neutronics of nuclear power plants and energy systems in general. Its activity covers both computational analysis—using advanced codes and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)—and experimental work. For this purpose, it is equipped with advanced measuring systems such as LASER anemometry, two‑ and four‑point conductivity probes, as well as scaled experimental facilities for carrying out research projects.
Within this area, the following lines of work are included:
- Experimental Thermal‑Hydraulics
- Thermal‑Hydraulic and Nuclear Reactor Simulation
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Safety Analysis
- Analysis of Advanced Nuclear Systems and Transmutation
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This area has focused its activities on R&D&I in Biomass, Wind Energy, and Solar Photovoltaics, working with both standalone and hybrid systems to enhance their reliability and performance. With the same objective, studies are carried out on energy storage—covering fuels, electricity, and energy vectors, with a particular focus on hydrogen in the latter case. The area also addresses energy planning studies and advanced systems for waste treatment, including nuclear waste through transmutation.
Within this area, the following lines of work are included:
- Energy Scenario Studies
- Energy Poverty Studies
- Sustainability and Efficiency Studies
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