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Dr. Fernando Ponta

Publications

Journals

  • F. Ponta, P. Jacovkis; “Marine-current power generation by diffuser-augmented floating hydro-turbines”, Renewable Energy, Elsevier; 2007, In press.
  • F. Ponta, J. Seminara, A. Otero; “On the Aerodynamics of Variable-Geometry Oval-Trajectory Darrieus Wind Turbines”, Renewable Energy, Elsevier; 2007, Vol. 32, 35-56.
  • F. Ponta; “Effect of Shear-Layer Thickness on the Strouhal-Reynolds Number Relationship for Bluff-Body Wakes”, Journal of Fluids and Structures, Elsevier; 2006, Vol. 22, 1133-1138.
  • F. Ponta; “The KLE method: a velocity-vorticity formulation for the Navier-Stokes equations”, Journal of Applied Mechanics, Transactions of the ASME; 2006, Vol. 73, 1031-1038.
  • H. Aref, M. Stremler, F. Ponta; “Exotic Vortex Wakes - Point Vortex Solutions”; Journal of Fluids and Structures, Elsevier; 2006, Vol. 22, 929-940.
  • F. Ponta; “Analyzing the Vortex Dynamics in Bluff-Body Wakes by Helmholtz Decomposition of the Velocity Field”, Fluid Dynamics Research, Elsevier; 2006, Vol. 38, 431-451.
  • F. Ponta, H. Aref; “Numerical Experiments on Vortex Shedding from an Oscillating Cylinder”; Journal of Fluids and Structures, Elsevier; 2006, Vol. 22, 327-344.
  • F. Ponta; “The Kinematic Laplacian Equation Method”; Journal of Computational Physics, Academic Press; 2005, Vol. 207, 405-426.
  • F. Ponta, H. Aref; “Vortex synchronization regions in shedding from oscillating cylinders”; Physics of Fluids, American Institute of Physics; 2005, Vol. 17, 011703.
  • F. Ponta, H. Aref; “Strouhal-Reynolds Number Relationship for Vortex Streets”; Physical Review Letters, American Physical Society; 2004, Vol. 93, 084501.
  • F. Ponta, A. Otero, L. Lago; “The VGOT Darrieus Wind Turbine”; Int. Journal of Global Energy Issues, Inderscience; 2004, Vol. 21, 303-313.
  • A. Otero, F. Ponta; “Finite Element Structural Study of the VGOT Wind Turbine”; Int. Journal of Global Energy Issues, Inderscience; 2004, Vol. 21, 303-313.
  • F. Ponta, P. Jacovkis; “Constant-Curl Laplacian Equation: A New Approach for the Analysis of Flows Around Bodies”; Computers and Fluids, Elsevier; 2003, Vol. 32, 975-994.
  • M. Piaccuadio, R. Hansen, F. Ponta; “On the Mendès France Fractal Dimension of Strange Attractors: The Hénon Case”; International Journal of Bifurcation and Chaos, Elsevier; 2002, Vol. 12, 1549-1563.
  • F. Ponta, P. Jacovkis; “A Vortex Model for Darrieus Turbine Using Finite Element Techniques”; Renewable Energy, Elsevier; 2001, Vol. 24, 1-18.
  • F. Ponta, G. Dutt; “An Improved Vertical Axis Water Current Turbine Incorporating a Channelling Device”; Renewable Energy, Elsevier; 2000, Vol. 20, 223-241.
  • F. Ponta, C. Luna Pont; “An Alternative for Possible Power-Plants on Primary Irrigation Canals” (in Spanish); Energías Renovables y Medio Ambiente, Journal of the Argentine Solar-Energy Association, ISSN 0328-932X, 1997, Vol. 2, 81-88.

Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers

  • A. Otero, F. Ponta (2006); “Spectral-Element Implementation of the KLE Method: an w–v Formulation for the Navier–Stokes Equations”. Proceedings of the XV Congress on Numerical Methods and their Applications ENIEF06 (Santa Fe, Argentina), AMCA, Buenos Aires, ISSN: 1666-6070.
  • F. Ponta, P. Jacovkis, A. Otero (2006); “Diffuser-augmented Floating Hydro-turbines: a Future Option for Marine-Current Power Generation”; Proceedings of the World Renewable Energy Congress IX, (Florence, Italy), Pergamon Press, U. K.
  • F. Ponta, H. Aref (2004); “Numerical Experiments on Vortex Shedding from an Oscillating Cylinder”. Proceedings of the 21th International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (Warsaw, Poland), IPPT-PAN, Warszawa, ISBN: 83-89697-01-1; pp. 188.
  • F. Ponta (2004); “The KLE Method: a Velocity-Vorticity Formulation for the Navier-Stokes Equations”. Proceedings of the XIV Congress on Numerical Methods and their Applications ENIEF04 (Bariloche, Argentina), AMCA, Buenos Aires, ISSN: 1666-6070; Vol. 23, pp. 2907-2922.
  • F. Ponta, H. Aref (2003); “The Kinematic Laplacian Equation Method”. Bulletin of the 56th Annual Meeting of the Fluid Dynamics Division of the American Physical Society (New Jersey, USA), ISSN: 0003-0503; pp. 198.
  • F. Ponta, H. Aref (2002); “Towards a Split Lagrangian-Eulerian Model for Autorotation Phenomena”. Proceedings of the 14th US National Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (Blacksburg, Virginia, USA), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ISBN: 0972125701; pp. 602.
  • F. Ponta, J. Seminara, A. Otero and D. Hryb (2002); “Project Polifemus: A Double-Flow Channelling-Device Floating D.A.W.T.”; Proceedings of the World Renewable Energy Congress VII, (Cologne, Germany), Pergamon Press, U. K., ISBN: 0080440797, 221.
  • F. Ponta, A. Otero, J. Seminara and L. Lago (2002); “Improved Design for the Structure and Gear System of a Blade Element of a VGOT Darrieus”; Proceedings of the World Renewable Energy Congress VII, (Cologne, Germany), Pergamon Press, U. K., ISBN: 0080440797, Germany, 222.
  • F. Ponta, A. Otero (2002); “A 3-Node Isoparametric Finite Element Model for Structural Analysis of the VGOT Darrieus”; Proceedings of the World Renewable Energy Congress VII, (Cologne, Germany), Pergamon Press, U. K., ISBN: 0080440797, 252.
  • A. Otero, F. Ponta (2002); “Numerical Results for the Structural Behaviour of a Blade Element of the VGOT Darrieus”; Proceedings of the World Renewable Energy Congress VII, (Cologne, Germany), Pergamon Press, U. K., ISBN: 0080440797, 223.
  • F. Ponta (2001); “Solution for the Flow around a Moving Body by the Constant-Curl Laplacian Equation Approach”. Bulletin of the 54th Annual Meeting of the Fluid Dynamics Division of the American Physical Society (San Diego, California, USA), ISSN: 0003-0503; pp. 33.
  • F. Ponta, J. Seminara (2001); “Double-Multiple Streamtube Model for VGOT Darrieus Turbines with Recent Improvements”; Proceedings of the 2001 European Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition, (Copenhagen, Denmark), WIP/Munich - ETA/Florence, ISBN: 8890044292; pp. 410-413.
  • J. Seminara, F. Ponta (2001); “Numerical Results for a VGOT Darrieus Turbine for Different Wind Compass-Rose Conditions”; Proceedings of the 2001 European Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition, (Copenhagen, Denmark), WIP/Munich - ETA/Florence, ISBN: 8890044292; pp. 406-409.
  • F. Ponta, A. Otero, C. Luna Pont, J. Seminara (2001); “Mechanical, Structural and Electrical Concepts for the Engineering of a VGOT Darrieus Turbine”; Proceedings of the 2001 European Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition, (Copenhagen, Denmark), WIP/Munich - ETA/Florence, ISBN: 8890044292; pp. 599-601.
  • F. Ponta, C. Luna Pont (2001); “PATAGONIA 2010: Some Steps Closer to Becoming Real”; Proceedings of the 2001 European Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition, (Copenhagen, Denmark), WIP/Munich - ETA/Florence, ISBN: 8890044292; pp. 109-111.
  • L.F. Ferreira Aicardi, F. Ponta, H.L. Soibelzon (2001); “Numerical Estimation of Drained Lightning Currents on MV Lines”; Proceedings of the 2001 International Conference on Electric Distribution Lines (Amsterdam, Netherlands), CIRED; 2001. (In CD format)
  • F. Ponta, J. Seminara (2000); “Double-Multiple Streamtube Model for Variable-Geometry Oval-Trajectory Darrieus Wind-Turbines”; Proceedings of the VI World Renewable Energy Congress (Brighton, U.K.), Pergamon Press, U. K., ISBN: 0080438652; pp. 2308-2311.
  • J. Seminara, F. Ponta (2000); “Numerical Experimentation about an Oval‑Trajectory Darrieus Wind-Turbine”; Proceedings of the VI World Renewable Energy Congress (Brighton, U.K.), Pergamon Press, U. K., ISBN: 0080438652; pp. 1205-1208.
  • C. Luna Pont, F. Ponta (2000); “Patagonia 2010: A Full‑Renewable Energy Project for Argentina”; Proceedings of the VI World Renewable Energy Congress (Brighton, U.K.), Pergamon Press, U. K., ISBN: 0080438652; pp. 1657-1660.
  • L. Ferreira Aicardi, F. Ponta, H. Soibelzon (2000); “Statistical Analysis of Draining of Lightning Currents on Electric Lines”; Proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Lightning Protection (Rhodes, Greece), University of Patras, pp. 802-807.
  • F. Ponta, C. Luna Pont (1998); “A Novel Technique for High-Power Electricity Generation in High-Speed Wind Regimes”; Proceedings of the V World Renewable Energy Congress (Florence, Italy), Pergamon Press, U. K., pp. 1936-1939. (Gold Medal for Best Scientific Paper).
  • C. Labriola, F. Ponta (1998); “Wind Converters for Gust Wind”; Proceedings of the V World Renewable Energy Congress (Florence, Italy), Pergamon Press, U. K., pp. 1914-1917.
  • C. Luna Pont, F. Ponta (1998); “Wind Power Development in Argentina”; Proceedings of the Latin America Power Conference ‘98 ( Buenos Aires, Argentina), pp. 507-515.
  • C. Luna Pont, F. Ponta (1996); “The Self-Regulated Water-Current Hydroturbine (A New Option to Isolated Electricity Generation)”; Proceedings of the Universities Power Engineering Conference (Iraklio, Greece), pp. 661-664.

Publications in Spanish

  • C. Luna Pont, F. Ponta (2001); “Floating System for Hydrogen Generation in Marine Currents” (in Spanish); Proceedings of the VIII Luso-Hispanic Electrical Engineering Meeting, (Madrid, Spain), Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, ISBN: 8495821001; pp. 497-502.
  • F. Ponta, L.F. Ferreira Aicardi, J. Seminara (2001); “Finite Element Calculations of the Electromagnetic Field Profiles on Electric Lines under Different Environmental Conditions” (in Spanish), Annals of the IX Latin American Regional Meeting of CIGRE (IX ERLAC), (Foz do Iguazú, Brasil), CIGRE; 2001. (In CD format)
  • C. Luna Pont, F. Ponta (1998); “Some Comments about the Wind-Power Experience in Argentina” (in Spanish); Potencia; Miami, USA, May-June Issue.
  • F. Ponta, C. Luna Pont (1997); “An Alternative for Possible Power-Plants on Water-Distribution Canals” (in Spanish); Proceedings of the VI Luso-Hispanic Electrical Engineering Meeting (Salamanca, Spain).
  • C. Luna Pont, F. Ponta (1996); “Wind-Power in Argentina” (in Spanish); Unica, Water and Energy Professionals Association, Argentina, No. 69.
  • F. Ponta, C. Luna Pont (1996); “Vertical-Axis Self-Regulated Floating Hydroturbine” (in Spanish); Panorama Eléctrico, Argentina, No. 6.
  • C. Luna Pont, F. Ponta, S. Martínez (1995); “The UBA’s Self-Regulated WCT” (in Spanish); Proceedings of the V Luso-Hispanic Electrical Engineering Meeting (Porto, Portugal).
  • C. Luna Pont, F. Ponta, S. Martínez (1995); “Electricity Generation on Irrigation Canals by Hydro-Darrieus Rotors” (in Spanish); Proceedings of the II Latin-American Congress of Electricity Generation and Transmission (Mar del Plata, Argentina).

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