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Mr. Vlad Mihai Pasculescu

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Cercetator stiintific gradul I (Leading researcher R4) - INSTITUTUL NAŢIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU SECURITATE MINIERĂ ŞI PROTECŢIE ANTIEXPLOZIVĂ - INSEMEX PETROŞANI

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Associate Professor (Cadru didactic asociat) - UNIVERSITATEA DIN PETROSANI (Romania)

Researcher | Teaching staff | Scientific reviewer | Other

Web of Science ResearcherID: http://www.researcherid.com/rid/G-2769-2011

Curriculum Vitae (18/04/2024)

Expertise & keywords

3. Complex training facility for development, testing and validation of reaction means of special intervention forces against asymmetrical threats and risks in urban areas Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Soluţii - 2021
PN-III-P2-2.1-SOL-2021-2-0167 2021 - 2023

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA (RO); Academia Tehnică Militară „FERDINAND I” (RO); INSTITUTUL NAŢIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU SECURITATE MINIERĂ ŞI PROTECŢIE ANTIEXPLOZIVĂ - INSEMEX PETROŞANI (RO); EXATEL S.R.L. (RO); DELTAMED SRL (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://infim.ro/project/33SOL-AsimRisc/

Abstract:

An innovative prototype for a complex simulator aimed to the training, development, testing and validation of the reaction means specific to the Special Police Forces belonging to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania, with respect to asymmetrical risks and threats in urban areas is proposed to be realized within this project. According to specific requests and imposed reference terms, the proposed training simulator will include as main components: (i) a simulation module specific to interventions to dynamic asymmetric threats, (ii) a simulation module for manual intervention (defusing) on explosive devices, (iii) a proper system for intervention in urban area aimed to neutralization of the improvised explosive devices, by using reduced charges. The specific objectives are related to the development of each component of the complex simulator.

Fabrication, calibration, and testing of advanced integrated sensor systems aiming at applications in societal security Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0172 2018 - 2021

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA LASERILOR, PLASMEI SI RADIATIEI - INFLPR RA

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA LASERILOR, PLASMEI SI RADIATIEI - INFLPR RA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NAŢIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU SECURITATE MINIERĂ ŞI PROTECŢIE ANTIEXPLOZIVĂ - INSEMEX PETROŞANI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DIN CRAIOVA (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NAŢIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU SECURITATE MINIERĂ ŞI PROTECŢIE ANTIEXPLOZIVĂ - INSEMEX PETROŞANI (RO)

Project website: https://alexandrapalla.wixsite.com/testes

Abstract:

The TESTES project is divided into four independent projects, each of these projects contributing on a long term to the accomplishment of the priorities established in the Innovation, Development, and Research Strategy 2014-2020, TIC, Space and Security.

D1. Demonstration and validation of a chemorezistive sensor matrix based on nanomaterials (functionalized carbon nanotubes and carbon nanowalls) aiming at the detection of volatile explosives compounds (military and homemade).

D2. Demonstration of a surface acoustic wave sensor with nanowires and porous thin films for the detection of explosives showing sensitivities below the ppb range.

D3. Development of a mobile pressure sensor based on an environmentally friendly ceramic piezoelectric structure or a ceramic-polymer heterostructure for monitoring explosive blasts.

D4. Technological development of a new class of active membranes for gas detectors based on tungsten thin films doped with iron or WO3/MnO2 structures.

These projects correspond to the fabrication of sensors and sensor matrices with exceptional performances, in terms of sensitivity and selectivity, capable of detecting the analytes of interest. With this, we aim at strengthening the national capability to fabricate, entirely in Romania, portable and cheap platforms to detect volatile explosive compounds aiming at applications in societal security. Actually, this is a strategic motivation for us and an important characteristic of this project, as detection systems for explosives are not only important for monitoring in airports, but also for safety of people and places.

Integrated system for rapid response to CBRNE incidents Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - SOLUȚII - 7 - Sistem integrat pentru intervenţia rapidă la incidente CBRNE
PN-III-P2-2.1-SOL-2017-07-0086 2017 - 2020

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA SI INGINERIE NUCLEARA " HORIA HULUBEI " - IFIN - HH (RO); INSTITUTUL NAŢIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU SECURITATE MINIERĂ ŞI PROTECŢIE ANTIEXPLOZIVĂ - INSEMEX PETROŞANI (RO); EXATEL S.R.L. (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NAŢIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU SECURITATE MINIERĂ ŞI PROTECŢIE ANTIEXPLOZIVĂ - INSEMEX PETROŞANI (RO)

Project website: http://infim.ro/project/cbrne/

Abstract:

The project is focused on the development of a complex integrated system for intervention in case of CBRNE type incidents,especially those associated to malicious acts, which are becoming more and more likely to emerge also at national level. Finding the scientific basics, suitable configuration, implementation, optimization and testing of such a complex integrated system is envisaged. The following components will be developed: (i) a dedicated software platform for monitoring of evolution and evaluation of specific effects of CBRNE type incidents, (ii) dedicated sensor system and (iii) modular complex and specific methodology for the suitable evaluation of the main characteristics regarding explosions with CBRN components.

Computational method for assessing the hazardous area extent in case of gas leak explosions in confined spaces Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2016-0089 2017 - 2018

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NAŢIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU SECURITATE MINIERĂ ŞI PROTECŢIE ANTIEXPLOZIVĂ - INSEMEX PETROŞANI

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NAŢIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU SECURITATE MINIERĂ ŞI PROTECŢIE ANTIEXPLOZIVĂ - INSEMEX PETROŞANI (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NAŢIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU SECURITATE MINIERĂ ŞI PROTECŢIE ANTIEXPLOZIVĂ - INSEMEX PETROŞANI (RO)

Project website: http://comalex.insemex.ro

Abstract:

The project aims the development, testing and validation of an experimental model representing a Computational method for assessing the hazardous area extent in case of gas leak explosions in confined spaces, by using existing research results on accidental gas leaks in confined spaces and on the formation, ignition and burning of flammable gas-air mixtures.

There will be developed an experimental stand, aiming to reproduce, on a reduced-scale, a domain used for analysing accidental flammable gas leaks from transportation installations and to study the formation, ignition and burning of flammable gas-air mixtures in confined spaces. It will comprise a confined space (experimental chamber), with transparent walls, an installation for flammable gas transportation (a fissure being simulated on its path), possible process installations existing in the proximity of the gas transportation system, an ignition source for the explosive atmosphere, pressure transducers, equipment specific for Schlieren techniques. The atmosphere’s ignition and burning in the experimental chamber will be analysed using CFD simulation techniques and imaging research techniques using the Schlieren effect (imaging analysis on the variation of densities of transparent mediums).

There will be tested, selected and calibrated mathematical models which are proper for simulating gas leaks, respectively explosions of flammable atmospheres in confined spaces. The validation of computational simulation will be performed based on a comparative analysis of virtual results with the real ones, and the validated mathematical model is going to be implemented on the real-scale virtual model of an industrial confined area with explosion hazard. There is going to be generated a set of diagrams for the extent of the hazardous area in case of flammable atmospheres explosions due to accidental gas leaks in confined spaces, depending on the supportability limit of the human body.

Experimental validation of the response of a full scale frame building subjected to blast load Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2016-0962 2017 - 2018

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA TIMIŞOARA

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA TIMIŞOARA (RO); INSTITUTUL NAŢIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU SECURITATE MINIERĂ ŞI PROTECŢIE ANTIEXPLOZIVĂ - INSEMEX PETROŞANI (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NAŢIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU SECURITATE MINIERĂ ŞI PROTECŢIE ANTIEXPLOZIVĂ - INSEMEX PETROŞANI (RO)

Project website: https://www.ct.upt.ro/centre/cemsig/frameblast.htm

Abstract:

Blast load are events with very low frequency of occurrence but with extraordinary consequences. In order to protect the assets and human lifes, we need to address the risk. Because the blast hazards cannot be completely eliminated, the risk can be reduced by reducing the vulnerability. Enhancing the local strength of building components and creating alternate load paths are two main ways to reduce the vulnerability and increase the robustness. The structural robustness is the ability of a structure to withstand extreme events without being damaged to an extent disproportionate to the cause. However, the design requirements for robustness (Eurocodes) are rather generic and do not deal with specific cases, e.g. blast. As a result, significant contributions to the development of comprehensive robustness design guidelines are urged. Due to the complexity (effect, response), research needs to be directed to experimental testing. In this context, the project aims to provide the validation of a full-scale building structural frame system under internal and external blast loading in laboratory environment (TRL4). The demonstration model integrates all components of a building. Explosive charges with different masses will be detonated at different locations (scaled distance Z). As Z reduces, the peak overpressure increases, causing heavier damages or complete removal of elements. Blast pressure will be measured using sensors while response will be measured using strain gauges, shock accelerometers, digital image correlation and laser scanning. Structural identification will be applied to assess the performance of the building (damage level, residual capacity). Supporting information comes from CODEC project (PCCA 55/2012), where individual components and scaled sub-assemblies were tested under different loading conditions associated with blast or column removal (TRL3). Within TRL3, the behavior of structural components was tested experimentally and validated numerically.

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