Dr Irina Makhkamova

Senior Research Fellow

Department: Mechanical and Construction Engineering

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Key Publications

Low and high-temperature phase change materials, Kenisarin, M., Mahkamov, K., Combrinck, M., Makhkamova, I. 17 Mar 2023, Multifunctional Phase Change Materials, Oxford, Woodhead Publishing
Development and experimental investigation of a novel solar-powered cooling system, Hashem, G., Mahkamov, K., Belgasim, B., Benghazi, U., Makhkamova, I. 15 Sep 2021, In: Energy Conversion and Management
Prediction of the time constant of small-scale concentrated solar CHP plants, Tascioni, R., Pirro, M., Arteconi, A., Del Zotto, L., Bartolini, C., Mahkamov, K., Makhkamova, I., Cabeza, L., De Gracia, A., Pili, P., Mintsa, A., Gimbernat, T., Botargues, T., Mullen, D., Cioccolanti, L. 16 Feb 2021, In: E3S Web of Conferences
Selection and testing of phase change materials in the physical models of buildings for heating and curing of construction elements made of precast concrete, Yu, N., Chen, C., Mahkamov, K., Makhkamova, I., Li, Q., Ma, J. 15 Sep 2021, In: Solar Energy
Melting and solidification of PCMs inside a spherical capsule: A critical review, Kenisarin, M., Mahkamov, K., Costa, S., Makhkamova, I. 1 Feb 2020, In: Journal of Energy Storage
Enhancing thermal conductivity of paraffin wax 53–57 °C using expanded graphite, Kenisarin, M., Mahkamov, K., Kahwash, F., Makhkamova, I. 15 Sep 2019, In: Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells
Development of a small solar thermal power plant for heat and power supply to domestic and small business buildings, Mahkamov, K., Pili, P., Roberto, M., Leroux, A., Mintsa, A., Lynn, K., Mullen, D., Halimic, E., Bartolini, C., Pirro, M., Costa Pereira, C., Cabeza, L., de Gracia Cuesto, A., Kenisarin, M., Makhkamova, I. 27 Jun 2018, ASME 2018 Power and Energy Conference
Novel Twin-Screw Stirling Cycle Machine for Cryogenic and Refrigeration Applications, Mahkamov, K., Makhkamova, I., Kahwash, F. 9 Nov 2018, ASME 2018 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
A novel small dynamic solar thermal desalination plant with a fluid piston converter, Mahkamov, K., Orda, E., Belgasim, B., Makhkamova, I. 15 Oct 2015, In: Applied Energy

Qualifications

Engineering PhD September 01 2011
Engineering PhD June 01 2006

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