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Conrado Ermel is a mechanical engineer specializing in heat transfer; thermodynamics; and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. He develops computational models of energy systems and conducts laboratory experiments to advance thermal technologies. His research focuses on thermal energy storage, system/component-level modeling, building thermal performance, and the use of liquid desiccants in HVAC applications.
Research Interests
Thermal systems modeling
Energy storage
HVAC
Computational fluid dynamics
Thermal radiation
Professional Experience
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IFSUL-Brazil (2023–2024)
Research Associate, Department of Mechanical Engineering, UFRGS-Brazil (2017–2024)
Research Engineer Scholar, NLR (2021–2022)
Education/Academic Qualification
PhD, Mechanical Engineering - Transport Phenomena and Energy, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Master, Mechanical Engineering - Transport Phenomena, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
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Collaborations and Top Research Areas From the Past 5 Years
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Energy Model of an Air Source Heat Pump to Explore Performance Improvements under Cold Conditions: A Python Framework: Preprint
Ermel, C., Bianchi, M. & Schneider, P., 2023. 13 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Energy Model to Evaluate Thermal Energy Storage Integrated with Air Source Heat Pumps: Preprint
Ermel, C., Bianchi, M. & Schneider, P., 2023. 13 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Operational Cost Assessment of Air-Source Heat Pumps Integrated to Thermal Energy Storage in Southern Brazil: Preprint
Ermel, C., Bianchi, M. & Schneider, P., 2023. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Thermal storage integrated into air-source heat pumps to leverage building electrification: A systematic literature review
Ermel, C., Bianchi, M., Cardoso, A. P. & Schneider, P., 2022, In: Applied Thermal Engineering. 215, 17 p., 118975.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
49 Scopus Citations
Activities
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American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) (External organization)
Allen, A. (Member), Zuo, W. (Chair), Antretter, F. (Member), Romero, R. (Member), Hayter, S. (Member), Hayter, S. (Member), Hayter, S. (Fellow), Hirschey, J. (Member), Gamil, A. (Member), Kocher, J. (Member), Ermel, C. (Member) & LaClair, T. (Member)
0001Activity: Membership › Membership of network