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Iker González Pino

Associate Professor (Department of Energy Engineering. Faculty of Engineering of Bilbao)

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PhD in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Engineering and Architecture by the Faculty of Engineering of Bilbao, UPV / EHU (2019)

Master in Research in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Industry, Transport, Construction and Town Planning, UPV/EHU (2012)

Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering of Bilbao, UPV/EHU (2010)

Industrial Technical Engineering, Specialized in Machinery, in the Faculty of Engineering of Eibar, UPV/EHU (2008)

Lines of work

Experimental characterization of micro-CHP facilities

Design and optimization of thermal instalations

Energy efficiency and renewable energies

Energy simulation in buildings

Optimized monitoring techniques and data analysis development for in-situ characterization of the building envelope's real energetic behaviour - Optimisation des techniques de Surveillance et développement de L’analyse de données pour la Caractérisation in situ du comportement Energétique réel de l’enveloppe du Bâtiment

Doctoral student:
Catalina Giraldo Soto
Year:
2021
University:
Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU) - Université de Bordeaux
Director(s):
Aitor Erkoreka González, Laurent Mora
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(Opens New Window) Doktorego Tesia (Addi - UPV/EHU)

Ejecución de la auditoría energética en el edificio San Agustín del Ayuntamiento de Bilbao

Researcher(s):
Víctor de la Peña Aranguren, Koldobika Martin Escudero, Zaloa Azkorra Larrinaga
Company / Centre:
Bilbao City Council
Period:
from 2023 to 2023
Description:

8,500 €

Juan María Hidalgo Betanzos

Assistant Professor (Department of Energy Engineering. Faculty of Engineering of Vitoria)

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Ph.D. in Thermal Engineering by the Faculty of Engineering of Bilbao, UPV / EHU (2017).

Master in Research in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Industry, Transport, Construction and Town Planning, by the Faculty of Engineering of Bilbao, UPV/EHU (2012).

Master in Teaching in Secondary Schools, Vocational Training and Language Centres, Physics and Chemistry specialisation, by Faculty of Letters and Education Studies, University of La Rioja (2011).

Architect Degree by High Technical School of Architecture of San Sebastián, UPV/EHU (2009).

Lines of work

Buildings refurbishment & Retrofitting.

Net Zero Energy Buildings (nZEB).

Building Energy Performance Monitoring.

Thermal Comfort in buildings.

Buildings thermographic analysis.

ICT related to building refurbishment processes.

User-Participative processes and Human Factor in Building energy performance.

Experimental tests

enediPHYS

  • Measurement of the thermal transmittance (U) of opaque elements by the guarded hot box Standard: UNE EN ISO 8990
  • Measurement of the thermal transmittance (U) of windows by the guarded hot box standard: UNE EN ISO 12567
  • Thermal characterization of semitransparent and opaque elements under real climatic conditions by means of the PASLINK methodology (procedure developed by the European Network PASLINK EEIG)
  • Measurement of the thermal conductivity of materials with low thermal conductivity (insulating materials) by the heat flow meter method according to UNE-EN 12667
  • Measurement of the thermal conductivity of medium and high thermal conductivity (ceramics, mortar, concrete, plaster) by the heat flow meter method according to ASTM C 1114-06
  • Measurement of basic hygrothermal properties, moisture storage properties and water vapor permeability of building materials
  • Characterization of hygroscopic properties of building materials (factor of resistance to diffusion of water vapor, water vapor permeability, sorption isotherm, water retention curve, capillary absorption coefficient)
  • Analysis of the microporous structure of building materials by mercury porosimetry techniques and micro-computer tomography, developing the 3D model of the porous structure
  • Evaluation of the relative humidity buffering capacity (Moisture Buffering Value) of  coatings on the inside surface of the enclosure 

enediSYST

  • Thermal installation characterization (heat pumps, thermal solar collectors, micro-cogeneration units, Stirling engines) in the experimental test bench of the Laboratory for the Quality Control in Buildings of the Basque Government, based on several control routines.
  • Air flow rate measurement in rooms using tracer gas techniques according to EN ISO 12569.
  • Blower Door test to determine the airtightness of buildings according to EN 13829.
  • Measurement and classification of windows acording to UNE-EN 1026 and EN 12207.

enediTES

  • Thermal characterization of phase change materials by means of Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Thermogravimetrical analysis (TGA).
  • Climatic Chambers and thermostatic baths to study the thermal stability of the materials
  • Materials testing mechanical facilities (tensile testing machines, durometers, etc)
  • Test-bench to evaluate the performance of TES prototypes based on PCM, under in-use conditions. Design, production and testing of LHTES prototypes (latent heat thermal energy storage).

Bero-ponpak eraikinetan

Researcher(s):
Koldobika Martin Escudero
Company / Centre:
Regional Council of Bizkaia
Period:
from 2024 to 2024
Description:

500 €

Diseño y optimización de un sistema de desalinización por concentración solar indirecta bajo el paradigma de tecnología apropiada.

Doctoral student:
Brayan Eduardo Tarazona Romero
Year:
2024
University:
University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU)
Director(s):
Álvaro Campos Celador, Yecid Alfonso Muñoz Maldonado

Energy and Exergy Analysis and Optimization of Supercritical CO2 Power Cycles

Doctoral student:
David Novales de la Peña
Year:
2025
University:
University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU)
Director(s):
Aitor Erkoreka Gonzalez, Ivan Flores Abascal

Addressing the Challenges of Electrifying Buildings' Thermal Demand from technology and users' perspective

Doctoral student:
Olaia Eguiarte Fernández
Year:
2024
University:
University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU)
Director(s):
Luis del Portillo Valdés, Pablo de Agustín Camacho
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PhD Thesis (ADDI -UPV/EHU)
Mention:
International PhD

Bizitegi-parkeen birgaitze energetikorako ikuspegi integrala. Bilboko kasua

Doctoral student:
Jon Fernández Luzuriaga
Year:
2023
University:
University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU)
Director(s):
Ivan Flores Abascal, Luis del Portillo Valdés
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PhD Thesis (Addi - UPV/EHU)
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Aitor Urresti Gonzalez

Associate Professor (Energy Engineering Department. Bilbao School of Engineering)

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Ph.D. in Thermal Engineering by the Faculty of Engineering of Bilbao, UPV / EHU (2017)

Mechanical Engineer by the Faculty of Engineering of Bilbao, UPV / EHU (1999)

Lines of work

Thermal models for Phase Change Materials

Thermal Energy Storage systems development

Integration of renewable energy systems in buildings

Koldo Martin Escudero

Full Professor (Department of Energy Engineering. Faculty of Engineering of Bilbao)

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Ph.D. in Thermal Engineering by the Faculty of Engineering of Bilbao, UPV / EHU (2009)

Mechanical Engineer by the Faculty of Engineering of Bilbao, UPV / EHU (2005)

Lines of work

Building Energy Simulation

Numerical methods applied to heat transfer

Thermographic Analysis of thermal envelopes

Monitoring of buildings for Energy Characterization

Renewable Energy Communities

Modular assembly for latent heat storage

Type:
Patent
Researcher(s):
Álvaro Campos Celador, José María Sala Lizarraga, Luis del Portillo Valdés
Year:
2014
Link with additional information:
Patent (INVENES P201231183)

Cost tu0802. Necoe-pcm: Next generation cost effective phase change materials for increased efficiency in renewable energy systems in buildings.

Researcher(s):
Sarah McCormack (IDT, Dublín, Irlanda)
Period:
from 2009 to 2013
Financing entity:
COST. Comisión Europea
Total amount:
- €

EKIHOUSE: Solar Decathlon Europe 2012.

Researcher(s):
Rufino Hernández Minguillón
Period:
from 2011 to 2012
Financing entity:
Solar Decathlon 2012
Total amount:
200.000,00 €

ARCAS – Nuevo método de evaluación para viviendas de interés social, sostenibles y energéticamente eficientes. Arquitectura para el clima en el territorio SUDOE

Researcher(s):
Iván Flores Abascal (IP), Moises Odriozola Maritorena, Iñaki Gómez Arriaran, Iker González Pino, Jon Terés Zubiaga
Period:
from 2019 to 2022
Financing entity:
Interreg Sudoe
Total amount:
220.000€

Área Térmica: Laboratorio de Control de la Calidad en la Edificación del Gobierno Vasco

Researcher(s):
José Mª Sala Lizarraga
Period:
from 2014 to 2014
Financing entity:
Financiación centros, institutos y cátedras
Total amount:
180.000,00 €

Viabilidad de los motores Stirling en plantas de cogeneración y trigeneración de edificios residenciales.

Researcher(s):
José Mª Sala Lizarraga
Period:
from 2013 to 2013
Financing entity:
SAIOTEK
Total amount:
4.886,09 €