CV

Education

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, 2019
  • University of Chile. Santiago, Chile.
• M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, 2021
  • University of Chile. Santiago, Chile.
  • Thesis: Analytic and parametric study of high-temperature packed-bed TES systems using Copper Slags as filler material.
• Ph.D student, 2021 - to date
  • Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Santiago, Chile.

Research projects

• CORFO 17COTE-83040, 2018 - 2019
  • Project name: Desarrollo de un prototipo físico de nuevo motor a combustión interna modelo MM22.
  • Role: Design developer.
• FONDECYT 1191705, 2019 - 2022
  • Project name: High-Temperature thermal storage for CSP power plants using packed bed of rocks: heat transfer analysis and experimental validation.
  • Role: Researcher.
• REDES 190164, 2020 - to date
  • Project name: Development of simulation strategies for assessing the potential for solar heat in industrial processes.
  • Role: Researcher.
• IEA SHC Task 64 / SolarPACES Task IV - Subtask C, 2020 - to date
  • Project name: Assessing the differences of simulation tools for different case studies of solar thermal systems.
  • Role: Researcher.

Professional Experience

• Summer 2017: Research Job Internship
  • Instituto de Investigación y Control (IDIC)
  • Duties included: Assistant at Mechanical Testing Department.
• Summer 2018: Engineering Job Internship
  • ENERCOM S.A.
  • Duties included: Assistant in Engineering Department.
• Summer 2019: Engineering Job Internship
  • CINETICA Ingeniería Spa.
  • Duties included: Project Engineering and CFD analysis.
• Spring 2019 to Fall 2021: Laboratory assistant
  • Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, Universidad de Chile.
  • Duties included: Equipment maintenance and lectures to high school students.
• Fall 2021 to date: Research Engineering
  • CIMAS Ingeniería Ltda.
  • Duties included: Development of Engineering tools in Python.

Skills

• Thermodynamic analysis.
• Numerical Methods.
• Programming and Software: Python, Matlab, Latex, Inventor, TRNSYS, LIGGGTHS, ANSYS.
• Bilingual: Spanish (native), English.

Publications

Optical and Thermal Assessment of a Linear Fresnel Collector Using a Minichannel Absorber Tube for Medium Temperature Applications

Castillo, P.; Correa, C.; Calderón, I.; Cardemil, J. M.; Calderón, W.; Díaz, G. 2019 "Optical and Thermal Assessment of a Linear Fresnel Collector Using a Minichannel Absorber Tube for Medium Temperature Applications." ISES SWC2019 / SHC2019 Conference Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.18086/swc.2019.12.01

Assessing the use of copper slags as thermal energy storage material for packed-bed systems

Calderón-Vásquez, I.; Segovia, V.; Cardemil, J. M.; Barraza, R. (2021). "Assessing the use of copper slags as thermal energy storage material for packed-bed systems." Energy. 15: 120370. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2021.120370

Review on modeling approaches for packed-bed thermal storage systems

Calderón-Vásquez, I.; Cortés, E.; García, J.; Sevogia, V.; Caroca, A.; Sarmiento, C.; Barraza, R.; Cardemil, J. M. (2021). "Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 143: 110902. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2021.110902

IEA SHC Task 64/SolarPACES Task IV -SubTask C: Assessment of uncertainties in simulation tools

Cardemil, J., Arias, I., Bonini, V., Calderon, I., Felbol, C., Lemos, L., Pino, A., Sarmiento, C., Starke, A., Wolde, I. 2021 "IEA SHC Task 64/SolarPACES Task IV -SubTask C: Assessment of uncertainties in simulation tools." ISES SWC2021 Conference Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.18086/swc.2021.29.02

Assessing the Uncertainties of Simulation Approaches for Solar Thermal Systems Coupled to Industrial Processes

Cardemil, J.M.; Calderón-Vásquez, I.; Pino, A.; Starke, A.; Wolde, I.; Felbol, C.; Lemos, L.F.L.; Bonini, V.; Arias, I.; Iñigo-Labairu, J.; Dersch, J.; Escobar, R. "Assessing the Uncertainties of Simulation Approaches for Solar Thermal Systems Coupled to Industrial Processes." Energies 2022, 15, 3333. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15093333

Teaching

Teaching Assistanships - Universidad de Chile

Teaching Assistanships - Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

ME5603 - Energy Storage

Awards

• Chilean National Agency for Research and Development (ANID) - Ministry of Science and Technology, Chile
  • Master’s Degree Scholarship 2020, March 2020
• Chilean National Agency for Research and Development (ANID) - Ministry of Science and Technology, Chile
  • Ph.D Degree Scholarship 2021, February 2021
• Colegio de Ingenieros de Chile A.G. (Chilean Society of Engineers)
  • Academic Achievement Award: Best Mechanical Engineering Professional Graduate 2021, April 2022
• Universidad de Chile, Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
  • Master’s Thesis Award: Outstanding Doctoral and Master’s Theses 2021, July 2022