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Alin Dragomir

Lecturer, Researcher - UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI

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Alin Dragomir was born in Galati, Romania, in 1986. He received the M.Sc. degree in energetic engineering and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Romania, in 2013 and 2017, respectively. In 2017, he joined the Department of Power Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Iasi, and received the title of Lecturer in 2019. From 2012 to 2017, he worked in the industry as an electrical design engineer for Danieli Automation SpA, respectively Arcadis Project Engineering. His current research interests include electrical equipment, electrical thermal stress, design of electrical systems, and modelling of thermal simulation.

Web of Science ResearcherID: C-2044-2019

Curriculum Vitae (29/02/2024)

Expertise & keywords

Improving the technical and energy performances of multiphase propulsion systems on electric buses Call name: PNCDI IV, P 5.8 - SP 5.8.3 - Proiecte complexe bilaterale cu Republica Moldova, PCB-RO-MD-2024
PN-IV-PCB-RO-MD-2024-0264 2025 - 2027

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO); Universitatea Tehnica a Moldovei din Chisinau (MD)

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Project website: http://www.ipebus.tuiasi.ro/

Abstract:

The project aims to strengthen collaborative partnerships between researchers from the "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iasi (TUIASI) and the Technical University of Moldova in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova (UTM), through researches on propulsion systems with multiphase electric traction motors used on electric buses, respectively the analysis of their thermal regime, but also to assure research internships for researchers from UTM at TUIASI. Thus, research is aimed on thermal models of multiphase asynchronous traction motors and batteries on electric buses using the Comsol Multiphysics and Matlab-Simulink software package. Ways to recover and use of the heat generated by the propulsion system will be studied, and sensor networks and communication protocols will be developed in order to manage the thermal regime. For multiphase asynchronous traction motors, various winding schemes, magnetic field models using the Flux 2D/3D software package, control structures and algorithms, but also the thermal action on the modes and charge/discharge processes of the batteries will be studied electric buses powered by renewable energy sources from photovoltaic panels.

Intelligent system for monitoring and diagnosing the current return circuit within the power supply installations of electric traction Call name: PNCDI IV, SP 5.7.1 - Voucher (Cec) de inovare
PN-IV-P7-7.1-CI-2025-0151 2026 - 2026

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: CAOM S.A.

Project partners: CAOM S.A. (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO)

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Abstract:

The project addresses a topical area at both the national and international levels, namely the development and modernization of the railway transport infrastructure. Currently, from the perspective of the monitoring of railway infrastructure, the emphasis is on monitoring key electrical parameters, including current and voltage, without considering component-level supervision of the power supply system for electric traction. During the maintenance activities of the railway infrastructure, problems related to the return circuit of the electric traction were often found, like: oxidized electrical contacts; insufficient tightening of the connecting terminals; interruption (sometimes missing) of the connecting ropes between the impedance bond terminals and the railway tracks, interruption of the railway tracks, deterioration of the circuit insulation, oil leaks from some equipment etc. The estimated results of the project will lead to the development of methods, intelligent solutions by creating and testing an intelligent system for monitoring and diagnosing the return circuit within the power supply system of railway electric traction to know the technical condition of the structural elements in the circuit; to increase the operational safety of the power supply installation of the electric traction; to increase the safety of the railway traffic; to increase the degree of use of the railway infrastructure, and to increase the mobility with the help of the railway transport.

RESEARCH ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFRARED THERMOGRAPHIC INSPECTION SERVICES OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS Call name: PNCDI IV, SP 5.7.1 - Voucher (Cec) de inovare
PN-IV-P7-7.1-CI-2025-0193 2026 - 2026

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: ROGOTEHNIC SRL

Project partners: ROGOTEHNIC SRL (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO)

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Abstract:

Thermal stresses on current paths in electrical installations can lead to serious situations that can result in: fires, local destruction of electrical installations, electrical power outages to consumers, technological losses, economic losses, and even loss of human lives. The technological innovation has now been identified empirically on a unique laboratory test bench that highlighted the influence of covering highly reflective surfaces with dust particles, without precisely measuring their thickness or estimating it to any extent. To meet the key technical challenges, it is necessary to accurately measure the thickness of the dust layer by using a microscope, with which the thickness of the deposited dust layer will be defined, and through the thermal imaging camera, visible and infrared images will be captured for 100 dust layers with incremental thicknesses. These images will constitute a neural network that will represent the resource for framing the new captured images, which, through artificial intelligence, will be associated with the most appropriate situation regarding the thickness of the dust layer. With this framing, an automatic correction of the infrared thermographic image is made, thus displaying a significantly improved value regarding the highly reflective surfaces in the electrical installations monitored in infrared.

Double-sided bio-treatment of polymeric foil for food packaging using coupled DBD-Corona non-thermal plasma Call name: P 3 - SP 3.2 - Proiecte ERA.NET
ERANET-MANUNET-PlasmaPack 2020 - 2022

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO); PROSUPPORT CONSULTING SRL (RO); Istanbul Technical University (TR); Poşetsan Ambalaj San. Ve Tic A.Ş. (TR)

Affiliation:

Project website: http://www.plasmapack.ieeia.tuiasi.ro/

Abstract:

The advantages of polymeric food packaging are widely recognized but the improper sterilization and/or disinfection of inner surface of polymer in contact with food may represent a major risk in food safety. On the other hand, the next generation of food packaging should be suitable for incorporating e-labels and smart labels in order to improve the traceability of the food products. The most important issue is related to both inner and outer surfaces of polymeric foil treatment, playing an important role in packaging and should satisfy the expectations in respect to food safety and labelling quality. In this regard, non-thermal plasma (NTP) emerged as technology capable of increasing the surface energy of polymers, enhancing adhesion and printability, and has been successfully applied for surface decontamination of both food products and food packaging. Accordingly, PlasmaPack aims to develop a technology based on NTP plasma (coupled DBD-Corona discharges) for double-sided treatment of polymeric foil used in food packaging. This will lead to proper disinfection (sterilization) of inner surface and facilitates smart labels printing on outer surface.

Experimental model for demonstrating the feasibility of increasing the therapeutic potential of wheat sprouts by treating them with non-thermal plasma activated water (PAW) Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-0556 2020 - 2022

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DE MEDICINA SI FARMACIE "GRIGORE T. POPA" DIN IAŞI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DE STIINTE AGRICOLE SI MEDICINA VETERINARA "ION IONESCU DE LA BRAD" (RO); CODALB-M.V. SRL (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO)

Project website: http://www.phytopaw.ieeia.tuiasi.ro/

Abstract:

The scope of this project is to develop an experimental device meant to demonstrate the feasibility of increasing the therapeutic potential of wheat sprouts (Triticum aestivum) by treating them with non-thermal activated water (PAW). The effect of natural products in the prophylaxis or even in the treatment of diseases is well known, since, in most cases, they have no side effects on the human body. Excellent results have been obtained following the introduction into the diet of natural products, even in cases considered incurable. Wheat sprouts are a rich source of nutrients (proteins, lipids, fibers, vitamins) and bioactive phytochemicals (BFT) (polyphenols, gamma-aminobutyric acid, etc.). The project propose the utilization of a non-thermal plasma-based technology (NTP) to produce plasma-activated water (PAW) aiming to increase the bioactive phytochemicals in wheat sprouts with benefits for human health and well-being. The technological innovation currently has been tested, as a small single laboratory unit, which can produce low concentrations of NO3- and H2O2 in water treated by non-thermal plasma. In order to bring this innovation to market, the key technical challenges of the proposal are referring to: the reactor/power supply scale-up to a laboratory complex equipment for PAW production, power supply optimization, long time tests of the complete system and correlation between the electrical parameters of the NTP with BFT produced by wheat sprouts.

Atmospheric pressure nonthermal plasma reactor for preTREATment of pOlymeric substrates used in printable FLEXible electronics manufacturing Call name: P 3 - SP 3.2 - Proiecte ERA.NET
ERANET-MANUNET-III-Treatoflex 2020 - 2022

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO); PROSUPPORT CONSULTING SRL (RO); FUNDACION I+D AUTOMOCION Y MECATRONICA (ES); MATEPRINCS (ES)

Affiliation:

Project website: http://www.treatoflex.ieeia.tuiasi.ro

Abstract:

Flexible electronics also known as organic electronics is defining a category of electronic devices developed on a bendable substrate material (mainly polymers, but also paper) with the aim of addressing the current societal needs in terms of applications (e.g. increasing the energy production from renewable sources, improving energy efficiency, providing new diagnosis tolls for health system), targets which can be reached only by diminishing the production cost of the electronic and electrical devices. The herein proposal is aiming to foster the development of flexible printed electronics processes by proposing a solution to the disadvantages of the current manufacturing technology. Thus, the Consortium is proposing utilization of a plasma based technology for pretreating the surface of the polymeric substrate at atmospheric pressure and room temperature, in the absence of additional gases. The new technology which is to demonstrate high potential of being integrated at the level of screen printing and inkjet printing processes may impact significantly the economic situation of both SMEs and ensure their improved position within International supply chain.

Evaluation of the activated water produced by different non-thermal plasma reactors Call name: P 3 - SP 3.1 - Proiecte de mobilități, România-Franța (bilaterale)
PN-III-P3-3.1-PM-RO-FR-2019-0213 2019 - 2021

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO); GREMI-Site de Bourges, UMR7344, CNRS/Université d'Orléans (FR)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO)

Project website: http://www.paw-ev.tuiasi.ro/

Abstract:

The main objective of the project is to obtain a complete evaluation of reactive species concentrations (especially NO3 and H2O2) into non-thermal plasma (NTP) activated water, PAW, when using different NTP reactors and different primary parameters (water flowrate, gas flowrate, electrical parameters). The obtained results will allow realizing a complete image in choosing the optimum conditions for producing PAW (reactor and primary operating parameters) for irrigating plants in different vegetation stages.

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