The specific and concrete lines developed in the Energy and Mechanics Unit are:

• Analysis of solar thermal energy installations
• Modelling of thermal systems with TRNSYS software
• Preventing the spread of legionellosis
• Solar-powered cooling
• Heat and mass transfer in evaporative cooling systems
• Heat transfer enhancement techniques
• Development of self-consumption systems with photovoltaic energy
• Analysis and sizing of direct self-consumption and off-grid installations
• Analysis and development of energy consumption rating models
• Development of advanced short-term energy forecasting models
• Analysis of distributed generation systems based on the use of renewable energies
• Tyre behaviour and performance study
• Mathematical modelling of the braking behaviour of tyres on a roller bed in vehicle inspection stations
• Vehicle maintenance control and technical ageing control systems
• Application of structural adhesives to commercial vehicle chassis and bodywork
• Passive safety systems in passenger cars and biomechanical analysis of passenger cars
• Development of new commercial and goods vehicle concepts, making use of the possibilities offered by electric traction
• Behavioural analysis of commercial vehicles and application to special bodywork development
• Development of new mechanical test rigs and test fixtures
• Development of medical devices, prostheses and surgical tools
• Study of noise emission from tyre treads
• Study, characterisation and control of sources of environmental noise and sources of mechanical vibrations
• Analysis of the acoustic and vibration behaviour of motor vehicles