Projects
1. Two-stroke engine for hybrid cars
2. System for reducing the carbon dioxide concentration from the exhaust gases of the thermal motors
3. Lost energy recovery system through exhaust gases of internal combustion engines
4. Comparative technical and economic analysis between diesel buses, electric buses and trolleybuses
5. Developing a thermal compression cycle heat pump - simulation of thermal gas-dynamic processes
6. Simulation of flow with heat transfer
7. Subsequent contract: Simulation of flow processes in the Common MPC system - basic
8. Developing a heat pump with a thermal compression cycle
9. Study of the thermal, gas, dynamic processes in heat pumps
10. Road Mobility Study in Ghimbav
11. Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan of Ghimbav
12. Study on the Energy Efficiency Parameters at Local Strategy and PAED level for Ghimbav
13. Introducing a smart and environmentally friendly urban transport system in Ghimbav. Trails and infrastructure for electric transportation
14. Study of road traffic for Cernavoda
16. Traffic systematization on the AUTOLIV Platform
17. Solutions and measures regarding the systematization of traffic on the AUTOLIV Brașov Platform
19. Collection of traffic data for updating the traffic study related to the Municipality of Brașov
20. Study on the implementation of the Climate and Sustainable Energy Action Plan - PACED Brașov 2021-2030
21.Thematic Trail Trigger – Three T" – Pilot project "Quiet Zones as a Tourist Attraction"
22. Study for the implementation of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan of the city of Nădlac
23. Road traffic study for the intersection between Calea București and Lacurilor Street, Brașov
24. Study for the implementation of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan for Negru Vodă locality
25. Opportunity study regarding the establishment of the management method of the local public passenger transport service in the Municipality of Mangalia
26. Implementation of Sustainable Urban Development Goals in Transport Bachelor Degree- ISDEGO
27. Renewable energy mixes and materials for a more sustainable world
28. Study on the evaluation of the level of pollution produced by the buses in the RATBV fleet, by measuring some of their functional parameters, in real traffic and operating conditions
29. Road traffic modeling for the intersections of Agnita
1. Two-stroke engine for hybrid cars
The numerical model was developed for a two-stroke spark ignition engine. One of the objectives of the study was to investigate the differences between a conventional engine and a linear motor. The thermodynamic cycle and the simulations were performed using the AVL Boost program. The simulation of engine operation was required to be carried out on a multidisciplinary basis because the dynamics of the piston movement of a linear motor is influenced by the quality of gas exchange, combustion quality and hydraulic system load.
The one-dimensional model of the free-piston engine was developed in AMESim, a programme created by Siemens Software.
Project members: Lecturer Dr. Eng. Radu Sebastian (project manager), Prof. Dr. Eng. Horia Abăitancei, a.o.
2. System for reducing the carbon dioxide concentration from the exhaust gases of the thermal motors
The main objective of the project is to develop a system for reducing CO2 emissions, its testing on various internal combustion engines, its testing for more classic, alternative and blended fuels.
The system was tested on the AVL 5405 spark ignition engine on the single cylinder test stand in the L9 laboratory of the ICDT. Tests were carried out for different operating modes (variation of the speed in the range 1000 - 5000 rpm and load variation in the range 0 - 100%). Petrol and petrol blends with alcohols were tested in order to determine the behavior of the system for various fuels.
Endurance tests were conducted in order to determine the duration of efficiency and of utilization of the system.
Project members: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Stelian Țârulescu (project manager), Lecturer Dr. Eng. Bogdan Benea, Lecturer Dr. Eng. Cristian-Ioan Leahu, Lecturer Dr. Eng. Radu Țârulescu.
3. Lost energy recovery system through exhaust gases of internal combustion engines
The research project proposes a solution that reduces CO2 emissions from road transport. The main objective of the research project is to recover a significant part of the exhaust gas energy. The proposed solution is that part of the exhaust gas energy is converted into electricity and used to power the vehicle's electrical equipment. The research project can slightly influence the advancement in the field of energy management of internal combustion engines. The originality of the project is given by the modality of dealing with the issue of efficiency of the equipment of mechanical energy conversion - electricity, in order to increase the reduction of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
In this respect, the project aims at using conventional technologies, already existing on motor vehicles, but used in an innovative way.
Project members: Lecturer Dr. Eng. Cristian-Ioan Leahu, (project manager), Lecturer Dr. Eng. Radu Sebastian, Lecturer Dr. Eng. Marius Daniel Călin.
4. Comparative technical and economic analysis between diesel buses, electric buses and trolleybuses
This research project consists of an analysis between internal combustion engine buses, which currently represent the most commonly used variant for public transportation, trolleybuses and buses with an electric propulsion system (hybrid, with battery storage and power generation via combustion piles). In the development of the presented material, what was also aimed at was to know the basic elements regarding the functioning and the constructive solutions of electric buses and modern trolleybuses used especially in Europe.
Project members: Lecturer Dr. Eng. Radu Țârulescu (project manager), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Stelian Țârulescu.
5. Developing a thermal compression cycle heat pump - simulation of thermal gas-dynamic processes
Project members: Prof Dr. Eng. Horia Abăitancei (manager), a.o.
Beneficiary: ADVANCED MECHATRONIK TECHNOLOGIES SRL
6. Simulation of flow with heat transfer
Project members: Prof. Dr. Eng. Horia Abăitancei (manager), a.o.
Beneficiary: Thermolift INC, USA
7. Subsequent contract: Simulation of flow processes in the Common MPC system - basic
Project members: Lecturer Dr. Eng. Sebastian Radu (manager), a.o.
Beneficiary: Schaeffler Romania SRL
8. Developing a heat pump with a thermal compression cycle
Project members: Lecturer Dr. Eng. Sebastian Radu (manager), a.o.
Beneficiary: ADVANCED MECHATRONIK TECHNOLOGIES SRL
9. Study of the thermal, gas, dynamic processes in heat pumps
Project members: Prof. Dr. Eng. Horia Abăitancei (manager), a.o.
Beneficiary: ADVANCED MECHATRONIK TECHNOLOGIES SRL
10. Road Mobility Study in Ghimbav
The mobility study was carried out for the road junctions in the city of Ghimbav. It includes: the definition of the Ghimbav road network; analysis of existing road traffic flows for ten intersections on the main streets of the city; collecting data of the geometric parameters of the analyzed area (measurements, field observations, photographs) and making the sketches for the analyzed intersections; collecting road traffic data for the analyzed intersections during the morning and evening peak hours (7.00 - 8.00 a.m. and 3 – 4 p.m.); synthesizing the collected data and compiling a database (road flows); the analysis of collected data; carrying out an anticipatory road traffic study for the building of Comarnic - Braşov highway, the International Braşov - Ghimbav Airport and taking into account the demographic development of Brașov Metropolitan Area.
Project members: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Stelian Țârulescu (project manager), Lecturer Dr. Eng. Bogdan Benea, Lecturer Dr. Eng. Radu Țârulescu.
11. Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan of Ghimbav
The Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) is a strategic document and an instrument of the development policy, having as main purpose the satisfaction of the mobility needs of the individuals and businesses in cities and their surroundings to increase the quality of life, while contributing to meeting the European environmental objectives and economic efficiency.
The Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan of Ghimbav City guarantees the implementation of the European planning and management concepts for sustainable urban mobility tailored to the specific conditions of Brasov Metropolitan Area and of Ghimbav. The plan includes a list of measures to optimize the mobility in the short, medium and long term. For the accomplishment of the project there was a collaboration with S.A. Proteus Diona S.R.L. Brasov and Ghimbav City Hall.
Project members: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Stelian Țârulescu (project manager), Lecturer Dr. Eng. Bogdan Benea, Lecturer Dr. Eng. Daniel Trușcă, Lecturer Dr. Eng. Radu Țârulescu.
12. Study on the Energy Efficiency Parameters at Local Strategy and PAED level for Ghimbav
The study on energy efficiency parameters at local strategy and PAED level for Ghimbav was done with the support and contribution of several specialists from the local administration, the representatives of universities and some private and state companies. This study is an integral part of the strategic policy documents for the sustainable development of Ghimbav, it contains a substantial analysis of the local energy situation, it highlights the manner of inventorying CO2 emissions strictly in line with national and international energy and climate change policies and implicitly with the 2020 Europe Strategy.
The reference range of emissions and action directions with a detailed calculation method for each of them are presented in the project.
For the accomplishment of the project there was a collaboration with S.A. Proteus Diona S.R.L. Brașov and Ghimbav City Hall.
Project members: Assoc. Pof. Dr. Eng. Stelian Țârulescu (project manager), Lecturer Dr. Eng. Radu Țârulescu.
13. Introducing a smart and environmentally friendly urban transport system in Ghimbav. Trails and infrastructure for electric transportation
Introducing a smart and environmentally friendly urban transport system in Ghimbav. Trails and infrastructure for electric transportation
- Module 1 focuses on the methodology related to the purchase of vehicles, equipment and necessary systems, as well as on infrastructure investments.
- Module 2 – the methodology related to the transport system management.
- Module 3 - focuses on the methodology related to the operation and maintenance procedures of the transport system components.
For the accomplishment of the project there was a collaboration with S.A. Proteus Diona S.R.L. Brașov and Ghimbav City Hall.
Project members: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Stelian Țârulescu (project manager), Lecturer Dr. Eng. Radu Țârulescu.
14. Study of road traffic for Cernavoda
Carrying out a study on the urban road network required undergoing some important steps in order to collect, analyze, process and interpret the necessary data. In the first stage of defining the road network, a first step was to identify the existing problems and to define their potential causes. For this purpose, the tasks involved activities targeted to: collecting information; defining problems and causes.
The data collection stage meant making up a history of traffic conditions referring to traffic volumes, geometric elements of the road network, road safety, etc.
These data were used both to identify operational and road safety issues and to identify their causes. The evaluation process was also based on notification of problems in certain areas and intersections. In general, local officials centralize certain categories of information that form the basis for formulating the need to conduct a study.
For the accomplishment of the project there was a collaboration with Ovidius University in Constanta and Cernavoda City Hall.
Project members: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Stelian Țârulescu (project manager), Prof. Dr. Eng. Daniela Florea, Prof. Dr. Eng. Adrian Șoica, Lecturer Eng. Radu Țârulescu, Lecturer Dr. Eng. Bogdan Benea, Lecturer Dr. Eng. George Togănel, Lecturer Dr. Eng. Daniel Trușcă, Lecturer Dr. Eng. Cristian Ioan Leahu.
15. Study on the adaptation of urban space and civil buildings to the individual needs of people with disabilities
The objective of the study was to conduct a study on the current situation of the city of Ghimbav in terms of accessibility of people with disabilities in public space. The purpose of the documentation is to ensure an independent life for any person with disabilities. This goal depends on eliminating existing obstacles in order to meet the needs related to health, education, professional integration, leisure, socialization, etc. A key objective is also to make the public and working environment accessible to people with disabilities.
The study involved the analysis of accessible urban space, accessible built space for buildings of public interest and utility, but also solutions for arranging accessible and built urban space.
Project members: Conf. dr. ing. Stelian Țârulescu (director), Șef lucrări dr. ing. Țârulescu Radu, Șef lucrări dr. ing. Benea Bogdan, Șef lucrări dr. ing Leahu Cristian Ioan.
16. Traffic systematization on the AUTOLIV Platform
The purpose of the study was to analyze the flow of vehicles and pedestrians for the Autoliv Brașov Platform, in order to optimize it and increase safety. The aim of this project was to systematize the internal traffic of the Autoliv property in Brașov for all categories participating in the traffic: pedestrians, means of public transport for employees, personal and goods vehicles, forklifts, as well as all other categories of vehicles.
Project members: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Stelian Țârulescu (manager), Prof. Dr. Eng. Năstăsoiu Mircea, Prof. Dr. Eng. Șoica Adrian, Lecturer Dr. Eng. Țârulescu Radu, Lecturer Dr. Eng. , Dr.ing. Dinu Covaciu.
17. Solutions and measures regarding the systematization of traffic on the AUTOLIV Brașov Platform
This project complemented the previous project, in order to offer suggestions and solutions regarding the organization and systematization of traffic on the AUTOLIV Brașov Platform. Following the analysis of the current situation of the flows of motor vehicles and pedestrians, the measures regarding their optimization were established, taking into account the requirements of the beneficiary.
The specific objectives of the project were: Defining the car and pedestrian flow; Avoiding the intersection of the main categories of traffic participants; Avoiding congestion at peak hours; Defining the configuration of sidewalks, pedestrian access roads and parking lots; Defining the position of access points and security control; Defining access points on the property; Defining the optimal position of the control scale and inserting it in the logistics flow; Study on the choice of a logistics flow management application; Establishing solutions to reduce points of conflict between the main categories of traffic participants; Establishing solutions to reduce the risk of accidents; Defining the optimal configuration in terms of internal road infrastructure; Comparative study between the proposed scenarios regarding the budget and the timing necessary to implement the chosen solutions; Presentation of the advantages / disadvantages for the proposed solutions.
Project members: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Stelian Țârulescu (manager), Prof. Dr. Eng. Năstăsoiu Mircea, Prof. Dr. Eng. Șoica Adrian, Lecturer Dr. Eng. Țârulescu Radu, Dr. Eng. Dinu Covaciu.
18. Study on measuring the effective length of RATBV bus lines
The objective of the study was to determine as accurately as possible the lengths of the bus lines of RATBV S.A., by means of measurement.
The stages of the study included:
- data collection by covering the routes (covering the route with a vehicle equipped with data acquisition systems, based on GPS receivers, designed and built in the laboratory);
- data processing, including validation / sorting of useful data; representation of the routes on GIS support and through diagrams, analysis of the obtained results;
- drafting the final report: Presentation of the method of data acquisition and processing, presentation of the data for each route, synthesis of the obtained results, conclusions.
Project members: Dr. Eng. Dinu Covaciu (director), Prof. Dr. Eng. Daniela Florea, Prof. Dr. Eng. Adrian Șoica, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Stelian Țârulescu, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dragoş Dima, Lecturer Dr. Eng. Janos Timar.
19. Collection of traffic data for updating the traffic study related to the Municipality of Brașov
The objective of the project was to create an updated database of relevant road flows for the Municipality of Brașov. The specific objectives were: Carrying out manual traffic censuses in 45 sections, in both directions; Carrying out manual traffic censuses, on driving directions (turns) and vehicle categories in 5 intersections, on both directions.
The data collected were used for the Traffic Study related to the Municipality of Brașov, used for the strategic documents of the local authorities.
Project members: Lecturer Dr. Eng. Radu Țârulescu (director), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Stelian Țârulescu, Lecturer Dr. Eng. Benea Bogdan, Lecturer Dr. Eng. Leahu Cristian Ioan.
20. Study on the implementation of the Climate and Sustainable Energy Action Plan - PACED Brașov 2021-2030
In order to propose correct solutions, the mobility problems of the analyzed area, the problems of the region to which it belongs and the data in the field will be taken into account: road traffic studies, topographic studies, air pollution and noise studies for the analyzed area, urban planning data, etc. In order to establish the action plan for the analyzed area, the most appropriate strategies are selected for their beneficiaries, the inhabitants of the metropolis or the city. The objective of the project was to identify a series of popular sustainable urban mobility measures for CO2 reduction at EU level, for the Municipality of Brasov.
The proposals resulting from the analysis were later used by the administration of the Municipality of Brasov to implement the Sustainable Development Strategy.
Project members: Prof. Dr. Eng. Stelian Țârulescu (director), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Radu Țârulescu.
21.Thematic Trail Trigger – Three T" – Pilot project "Quiet Zones as a Tourist Attraction"
The objective of the project was to define and identify Quiet Zones in Brasov County, in the perspective of their integration into the specific circuit of quiet zones. The concept was proposed within a large project coordinated by the regional authorities of Finland, in which the Brașov County Council was also a partner. In partnership with the Brașov County Council, we carried out the research for the quiet areas of Brașov County. The proposed method for identifying potential quiet areas in Brașov County takes into account the methods analyzed in the project, as well as the factors used to define an adequacy index and uses modeling in GIS and CAD programs, as well as noise mapping. Thus, in the end, a sound pressure level map (a noise map) resulted.
Project members: Prof. Dr. Eng. Stelian Țârulescu (director), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Radu Țârulescu, Lecturer Dr. Eng. Bogdan Benea, Lecturer Dr. Eng. Cristian Ioan Leahu, Dr. Eng. Dinu Covaciu.
22. Study for the implementation of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan of the city of Nădlac
The objective was to achieve the SUMP for the city of Nadlac. The Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) is a strategic document and a development policy instrument, with the main purpose of meeting the mobility needs of people and economic agents in cities and their surroundings in order to increase the quality of life, while contributing to the achievement of European objectives on environmental protection and economic efficiency.
The study resulted in the strategic document necessary for the Nadlac City Hall to attract funds and carry out sustainable urban mobility projects. The main actions were related to bicycle lanes, the construction of a bypass road and the modernization of regional public transport.
Project members: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Radu Țârulescu (director), Prof. Dr. Eng. Stelian Țârulescu , Dr. Eng. Dinu Covaciu.
23. Road traffic study for the intersection between Calea București and Lacurilor Street, Brașov
The study aimed to analyze an intersection in order to add additional access. The intersection was analyzed from the point of view of road traffic flows, the composition of road flows and the infrastructure parameters. Road flow simulation scenarios were developed and solutions for modifying the intersection were presented.
Project members: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Radu Țârulescu (director), Prof. Dr. Eng. Stelian Țârulescu, Lecturer Dr. Eng. Cristian Ioan Leahu, Dr. Eng. Dinu Covaciu.
24. Study for the implementation of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan for Negru Vodă locality
The objective was to achieve the SUMP for the city of Negru Voda. The activities within the project were: analysis of the existing mobility situation; assessing the current impact of mobility on the environment; study on the implementation of the local transport network; achieving a vision for the development of urban mobility; assessment of the impact of mobility in the case of the proposed scenarios.
Project members: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Radu Țârulescu (director), Prof. Dr. Eng. Stelian Țârulescu, Dr. Eng. Dinu Covaciu.
25. Opportunity study regarding the establishment of the management method of the local public passenger transport service in the Municipality of Mangalia
The study aimed to analyze the opportunities regarding the implementation of a public transport service in the Municipality of Mangalia. The activities carried out in the project were: description and identification of a public transport service according to the Municipality of Mangalia; analysis of the activity of the operator who wants the implementation; aspects regarding the opportunity to delegate the management of the local public passenger transport service.
Project members: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Radu Țârulescu (director), Prof. Dr. Eng. Stelian Țârulescu.
26. Implementation of Sustainable Urban Development Goals in Transport Bachelor Degree- ISDEGO
Grant de tip: ERASMUS-EDU-2024-CBHE-STRAND-2
The main goal of ISDEGO is to integrate the principles – To make cities and rural areas inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable into all key bachelors disciplines in the transport and information area in Ukraina and Moldavia universities. This will change educational trajectories, prepare leaders with new way thinking and will allow graduates to become more employable in the labour market. The target groups benefiting from the project in the short term are students and teachers and in the long term сity-forming organizations, municipalities, business sector and population of cities and rural areas.
The project is based on the input of 10 universities from Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, Poland, Italy and Germany.
Project members: Prof. Dr. Eng. Stelian Țârulescu (director), Prof. dr. med. Liliana Rogozea, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Radu Țârulescu, Lecturer Dr. Eng. Carmen Gheorghe, Lecturer Dr. Eng. Răzvan Boboc, Lecturer Dr. Eng. Eliza Chircan, Dr. Eng. Dinu Covaciu, Dr. Eng. Daniel Voinea.
27. Renewable energy mixes and materials for a more sustainable world
The theme chosen for this project proposal comes from the need to supplement with electricity the vehicles used by public transport in urban agglomerations. Another aspect is the reduction of the CO2 footprint produced by the public transport service. The implementation of systems that produce renewable energy on transport vehicles, but also for charging stations located in cities, was analyzed. Implementation possibilities for charging stations of systems using solar and wind energy were analyzed. In order to implement the systems directly on transport vehicles, different types of photovoltaic systems were analyzed.
The project is funded by the UNITA alliance and has as partners Transilvania University of Brasov, University of Beira Interior, University of Zaragoza and West University of Timisoara.
Project members: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Radu Țârulescu (director), Prof. Dr. Eng. Stelian Țârulescu.
28. Study on the evaluation of the level of pollution produced by the buses in the RATBV fleet, by measuring some of their functional parameters, in real traffic and operating conditions
The main objectives of the project were to assess the level of pollution produced by RATBV buses through direct measurements and evaluations in accordance with the methodologies and norms in the field.
The measurements were made in real road traffic and operating conditions. The equipment used is approved and calibrated. The human resource of the project consists of teachers and researchers, members of the Department of Motor Vehicles and Transport and members of the Research Center for High Tech Products for Motor Vehicles. The results obtained are used by S.C. RATBV in order to establish environmental policies and development and investment plans. Also, the results are used for reports and queries regarding the pollution produced, it being evident that S.C. RATBV is a determining agent in the public passenger transport activity in Brașov and its surroundings, in terms of strategic importance, size, geographical area covered, socio-economic role, size of the transport fleet.
Project members: Lecturer Dr. Eng. Adrian Budală (director), Dr. Eng. Dinu Covaciu, Drd. Ing. Constantin Nițoiu, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Radu Țârulescu, Lecturer Dr. Eng. Bogdan Benea, Prof. Dr. Eng. Adrian Șoica, student Melniciuc Iulian, Dr. mat. Vlad Monescu.
29. Road traffic modeling for the intersections of Agnita
The study aimed to model traffic at three main intersections in the city of Agnita, in order to optimize them. Traffic data was collected at peak times and processed using the Synchro program. Parameters such as service level, intersection capacity utilization factor, delays and pollutant emissions were estimated for each intersection.
Project members: Dr. Eng. Dinu Covaciu (director), Prof. Dr. Eng. Stelian Țârulescu, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Radu Țârulescu.
