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  • Modern maintenance methods, optimal selection criteria and application to wind turbines.

    H.M.U., School of Engineering (ScENG) MSc in Energy Systems
    Authors: Deverakis, Stavros
    Thesis advisor: Siderakis, Kyriakos
    Publication Date: 2023-07-20
    Maintenance is a key business element to improve competitiveness and optimize the operation of industries. This thesis presents the equipment maintenance methodologies used in industry and in energy systems. The methods ...
  • Comparative study of two different wind turbine towers.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Engineering (STEF), Department of Mechanical Engineering
    Authors: Xirouchakis, Stamatios
    Thesis advisor: Kontaxakis, Konstantinos
    Publication Date: 24-10-2014
    The present essay provides a comparative study of the two most common types of self-supporting small wind horizontal axis turbine towers, specifically the tubular steel wind turbine tower and the lattice tower wind turbine. ...
  • Collection and processing of meteorological data. Development of programs for the assessment of wind and solar data that happen in a location.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Engineering (STEF), Department of Informatics Engineering
    Authors: Daskalakis, Georgios; Kalentakis, Kostas
    Thesis advisor: Vlisidis, Andreas
    Publication Date: 10-11-2015
    The subject of this thesis is to create a program using the Matlab, which can compare the solar radiation and the wind potential (quality) in an area. Specifically, it takes the meteorological measurements of wind turbines ...
  • Collection, analysis of meteorological data. Rating wind and solar potential of an area.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Engineering (STEF), Department of Electrical Engineering
    Authors: Mavraeidis, Vasileios
    Thesis advisor: Vlisidis, Andreas
    Publication Date: 22-07-2013
    The purpose of this particular work is the collection of meteorological data, the meteorological data processing, and to assess the wind potential and solar radiation of a specific area. The main object of this research ...
  • Combined management of natural resources for energy self-sufficiency of the island of Samothrace.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Engineering (STEF), Department of Mechanical Engineering
    Authors: Fotas, Ioannis
    Thesis advisor: Katsaprakakis, Dimitrios
    Publication Date: 13-05-2015
    In this paper are presented the results of the combined management of natural resources for energy self-sufficiency of the island of Samothrace, based on economic feasibility.Trying to study and optimise the operation of ...
  • Design and development of horizontal axis wind turbine.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Applied Sciences, Department of Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering
    Authors: Gialamas, Antonios
    Thesis advisor: Karapidakis, Emmanouil
    Publication Date: 21-09-2014
    This thesis deals with a simple way of constructing a model of micro horizontal axis W/T starting from the tower, the installation of the generator, the blades construction and its final operation, in order to draw the ...
  • Design of the mechanical parts of an industrial standard wind turbine.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Engineering (STEF), Department of Mechanical Engineering
    Authors: Papantonakis, Stamatis
    Publication Date: 03-06-2008
  • Design, construction and trial application of an horizontal-axis wind turbine.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Applied Sciences, Department of Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering
    Authors: Kasimatis, Vasilis; Margoni, Ksanthi
    Thesis advisor: Kolokotsa, Dionysia
    Publication Date: 29-02-2008
    In this study the procedure followed in the construction of an horizontal axis wind generator is presented. Also, the results from its experimental functioning are examined.
  • Design and construction of a small wind turbine of 1000 W.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Engineering (STEF), Department of Mechanical Engineering
    Authors: Tsichlas, Dimitrios
    Thesis advisor: Christakis, Dimitrios
    Publication Date: 2018-11-07
    A 1kW small wind turbine (sWT) was designed and constructed. Following an existing concept, and the strength calculation of the main parts, the sWT was drawn in the Solid Works environment. The parts were assempled and ...
  • Design, modeling, optimization of small wind power generator.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Engineering (STEF), Department of Electrical Engineering
    Authors: Papafilippou, Filippos; Pinakoulakis, Konstantinos
    Thesis advisor: Tsagkarakis, Georgios
    Publication Date: 29-02-2008
  • Design of the raising mechanism of a 12 meter high wind turbine pillar.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Engineering (ScENG), Mechanical Engineering Dept
    Authors: Petrakis, Emmanouil
    Thesis advisor: Christakis, Dimitrios
    Publication Date: 2023-06-26
    This treatise showcases the design and construction of the raising mechanism of the experimental wind turbine pillar located in the Greek Mediterranean University. It also describes, step by step, the selection process ...
  • Technical design and economic evaluation of power plant small wind turbines.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Engineering (STEF), Department of Mechanical Engineering
    Authors: Krasanakis, Eleftherios
    Thesis advisor: Katsaprakakis, Dimitrios
    Publication Date: 24-10-2014
    In this project is originally a reference to the conditions that must be met for an area to settle in this one wind station. Then are the technical study of a wind power installation of small wind turbines for a specific ...
  • Technical and economical analysis for a wind park placed at the spot "Vardies" at the cape of Souda, Chania.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Engineering (STEF), Energy and Environmental Technology EUP
    Authors: Kasapakis, Marios
    Thesis advisor: Tsampazis, Konstantinos
    Publication Date: 29-02-2008
    The purpose of this project is the technical - financial study of a complete wind park. The project is divided into two parts. In the first part there are facts about the wind, the wind potential, turbulence and general ...
  • Technology of offshore wind turbine foundation.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Engineering (STEF), Department of Mechanical Engineering
    Authors: Tzanetakis, Eleftherios
    Thesis advisor: Kontaxakis, Konstantinos
    Publication Date: 17-12-2013
    The purpose of this study is to investigate the technology foundations for wind turbines are based on the sea near the coast, coastal wind farms and wind turbines based on the open sea, offshore wind farms . Also designed ...
  • Technology and design of a wind mast.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Engineering (STEF), Department of Mechanical Engineering
    Authors: Dimos, Evangelos
    Thesis advisor: Christakis, Dimitrios
    Publication Date: 16-12-2011
  • Electricity network of Crete with special emphasis on renewable energy sources.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Applied Sciences, Department of Electronic Engineering
    Authors: Theofilakou, Paraskevi
    Thesis advisor: Antonidakis, Emmanouil
    Publication Date: 21-07-2009
    In the current project, we examine the power network of Crete, from the factory of the Public Electricity Company until the ‘’switch’’ of our homes and the stages of its processing. Nevertheless, the energy problem of Crete ...
  • Hybrid power plant for electricity production in Crete.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Engineering (STEF), Department of Mechanical Engineering
    Authors: Antonakakis, Ioannis
    Thesis advisor: Katsaprakakis, Dimitrios
    Publication Date: 2018-05-30
    In recent years, there has been an increasing need for a shift in the exploitation of renewable energy sources, as they play an important role for the benefit of the ecological system. The shift towards renewable energy ...
  • Physics of the renewable energy sources.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Applied Sciences, Department of Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering
    Authors: Tsangalidou, Sofia
    Thesis advisor: Petridis, Konstantinos
    Publication Date: 27-05-2013
    In this thesis we present the connection of physical science and renewable energy behind different energy systems. Analyzes the renewable energy technology, operating methods and the advantages and disadvantages of their ...
  • Space planning study for a wind park.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Engineering (STEF), Department of Electrical Engineering
    Authors: Lilimpakis, Georgios
    Thesis advisor: Kargioti, Despoina
    Publication Date: 13-05-2008