Andrea's Publications

Books:

[1]

Berta G.L., Vacca A., 2004, Sperimentazione sui Motori a Combustione Interna (in italian), Monte Università Parma Editore – Collana Saperi (ISBN 88-7847-097-X)

Journals:

[2]

Berta G.L.,  Casoli P.,  Vacca A., Guidetti M.,  2004, Un codice per la simulazione di una pompa volumetrica a pistoni assiali (in italian), Oleodinamica-Pneumatica – Tecniche Nuove, Milano. N. 4 Aprile 2002

[3]

Berta G.L.,  Vacca A., Franzoni G., Guidetti M., 2003, Load Sensing-Prioritätsventile – Model fűr die Funktionssimulation (in german), O+P >> Ölhydraulik und Pneumatik << 47 (2003) Nr. 10., Oktober 2003

[4]

Casappa,R.,  Casoli,P.,  Vacca, A., 2003, Gruppo di potenza per decespugliatore agricolo (in italian), Oleodinamica-Pneumatica – Tecniche Nuove, Milano. N. 10 Novembre 2003

[5]

Facchini B., Innocenti L., Vacca A., 2004, A 1-D Model of the “Coldbridge” Cooling Technique Applied to Gas Turbine Blades, International Journal of Heat & Technology, Volume 22, n.1, 2004

[6]

Casoli P., Vacca A., Franzoni G., Berta G.L., 2006, Modelling of fluid properties in hydraulic positive displacement machines, Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory 14 (2006) 1059–1072 – ELSEVIER

[7]

Vacca A., Cerutti M., 2007, Analysis and Optimization of a Two-Way Valve Using Response Surface Methodology, International Journal of Fluid Power, Vol. 8, N. 3, November 2007, pp. 43-59

[8]

Bonati F., Franzoni G., Vacca A., 2007, Trasmissioni Idrostatiche per Piattaforme Aeree Articolate (in italian), Oleodinamica-Pneumatica – Tecniche Nuove, Milano. N. 11 Dicembre 2007. Pubblished also in Fluid – Trasmissioni di Potenza n. 3 Maggio 2008

[9]

Vacca A., Franzoni G., Bonati F., 2008, An Inclusive, System-Oriented Approach for the Study and the Design of Hydrostatic Transmissions: The Case of an Articulated Boom Lift, presented at 2008 SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Exhibition, October 7 - 9, 2008 Rosemont, IL, USA. Published in SAE Int. Journal of Commercial Vehicles vol. 1, April 2009 pp. 488-494.

[10]

Vacca A., Bottazzi A., 2009, Tecniche RSM per progettare una valvola limitatrice di pressione (in Italian), Oleodinamica-Pneumatica – Tecniche Nuove, Milano, n. 7 Luglio 2009.

[11]

Casoli P., Vacca A., Berta G.L., 2009, A Numerical Procedure for Predicting the Performance of High Pressure Homogenizing Valves, Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory 18 (2010) 125–138. ELSEVIER

[12]

Vacca A., Klop R., Ivantysynova M., 2010, A Numerical Approach for the Evaluation of the Effects of Air Release and Vapour Cavitation on Effective Flow Rate of Axial Piston Machines, International Journal of Fluid Power, Vol. 11, N.1, March 2010.

Conferences:

[13]

Berta G.L.,  Casoli P.,  Vacca A., 2001, Staged fuel injection with in-line pumps: simulation and experiments, ATA - SAE - Small Engine Technology Conference and exhibition, Pisa, 28-29-30 November 2001

[14]

Facchini B., Migliorini G., Vacca A., Toderi G., Arnone L., Marcacci M., 2001, Air cooling system for small internal combustion engine experimental analysis, ATA – SAE - Small Engine Technology Conference and exhibition, Pisa, 28-29-30 November 2001

[15]

Carcasci C., Facchini B., Innocenti L., Vacca A., Zecchi S., 2002, An integrated design procedure for gas turbine cooled vanes and blades, Heat Tranfer in Aeroengines, Join ATI-SFT Conference, October 24/25 2002, Modane-Avrieux, France

[16]

Berta G.L.,  Casoli P.,  Vacca A., Guidetti M.,  2002, Simulation Model of an Axial Piston Pumps Inclusive of Cavitation, IMECE2002, 2002 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, 17-22 November 2002, New Orleans LA USA

[17]

Casoli P.,  Vacca A., 2003, Modelling of an Axial Piston Pump for Pressure Ripple Analysis, SICFP03 The Eighth Scandinavian Conference on Fluid Power”, 7-9 May, 2003, Tampere, Finland

[18]

Casoli P., Vacca A., Franzoni G., Berta G.L., 2003, Un modello per la simulazione del funzionamento di valvole prioritarie “load sensing”(in italian), “58° Congresso Annuale ATI”, Padova - S.Martino di Castrozza (TN), 8-12 Settembre 2003

[19]

Casoli P., Vacca A., Berta G.L., 2003, Analisi numerica e sperimentale di un sistema di iniezione per piccoli motori Diesel (in italian), “58° Congresso Annuale ATI”, Padova - S.Martino di Castrozza (TN), 8-12 Settembre 2003

[20]

Casoli P., Vacca A., Franzoni G., 2003, A numerical model for simulation of “load sensing” spool valves, The 18th International Conference on Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Prague, Czech Republic, September 30 – October 1, 2003

[21]

Casoli P., Vacca A., Franzoni G., 2004, Analisi Sperimentale di una Speciale Valvola Limitatrice di Pressione (in italian), MIS-MAC-VIII, Metodi di Sperimentazione nelle Macchine, 28 Maggio 2004

[22]

Göttlich E., Innocenti L., Vacca A., Sanz W., Woisetschläger J., Facchini B., Jericha H., Rossi E., 2004, Measurement and simulation of a Transonic Innovative Cooling System (ICS) for High-Temperature Transonic Gas Turbine Stages, ASME Turbo Expo 2004 Power for Land, Sea, and Air, June 14–17, 2004, Vienna, Austria

[23]

Franzoni G., Vacca A., Casoli P., 2004, A numerical model for the simulation of a special poppet valve, 3rd Fluid Power Net International PhD Symposium, Technical University of Catalonia,  Terrassa – Spain, 30th June – 2nd July 2004

[24]

Vacca A., Franzoni G., Casoli P., 2004, Experimental investigation on a hydraulic special pressure control valve, , 3rd Fluid Power Net International PhD Symposium, Technical University of Catalonia,  Terrassa – Spain, 30th June – 2nd July 2004

[25]

Berta G.L.,  Casoli P.,  Vacca A., Franzoni G., 2004, Modello di simulazione di una speciale valvola limitatrice di pressione (in italian), 59° Congresso Annuale ATI, Genova 14-17 Settembre 2004

[26]

Casoli P., Vacca A., Franzoni G., Berta G.L., 2004, Modelling of Fluid Proprieties in Hydraulic Positive Displacement Machines, SIMS 2004, The 45th Conference on Simulation and Modelling, 23-24 September 2004, Copenhagen

[27]

Casoli P., Vacca A., Franzoni G., 2005, Simulation and Analysis of Fluid Inertia Effects in the Delivery and Inlet volume of Axial Piston Pumps, SICFP 2005, The 9th Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power June 1- 3, 2005 Linköping, Sweden

[28]

Berta G.L.,  Casoli P.,  Vacca A., Franzoni G., 2005, Sviluppo di un codice di simulazione numerica del funzionamento di pompe a pistoni assiali (in italian), 60° Congresso Annuale ATI, Roma 13-15 Settembre 2005

[29]

Casoli P.,  Vacca A., Franzoni G., 2005, A numerical model for the simulation of external gear pumps, JFPS2005, The Sixth JFPS International Symphosium on Fluid Power Tsukuba 2005, Novembre 7-10, Tsukuba, Japan

[30]

Berta G.L.,  Casoli P.,  Vacca A., 2006, Modellazione del funzionamento di macchine ad ingranaggi esterni (in italian), 61° Congresso Nazionale ATI. Università degli Studi di Perugia, 12-15 Settembre 2006

[31]

Casoli P., Vacca A., Berta G.L.,  2006, A Numerical Model for the Simulation of Flow in Hydraulic External Gear Machines, PTMC2006 Power Transmission and Motion Control, 13-15 September 2006, University of Bath (GB)

[32]

Casoli P., Vacca A., Longeri M., Berta G.L.,  2006, CFD analysis of a homogenizing valve in presence of cavitation, SIMS2006, The 47th Conference on Simulation and Modelling, 27-29 September 2006, Helsinki, Finland

[33]

Vacca A. 2006, Proposal of a Load Sensing Two-Way Valve Model, Applying “Design Of Experiments” Techniques to Simulations, IMECE2006, 2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 2006, Chicago, Illinois, USA

[34]

Casoli P., Vacca A., Berta G.L.,  2007, Potentials of a Numerical Tool for the Simulation of Flow in External Gear Machines, SICFP07, The Tenth Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power, May 21-23, 2007, Tampere, Finland

[35]

Casoli P., Vacca A., 2007, Design Optimization of a Special Relief Valve with Response Surface Methodology, PTMC 2007, Bath Symposium on Power Transmission & Motion Control, September 12-14, 2007, Bath, UK

[36]

Casoli P., Vacca A., Berta G.L.,  Meleti S., Vescovini M., 2007, A Numerical Model for the Simulation of Diesel/CVT Power Split Transmission, ICE2007 – 8th International Conference on Engines for Automobile, September 16-20, Capri (NA), Italy.  SAE Paper 2007-24-0137

[37]

Vacca A., Franzoni G., Casoli P.,  2007, On the Analysis of Experimental Data for External Gear Machines and their Comparison with Simulation Results, IMECE2007, 2007 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 11-15, 2007, Seattle, (WA), USA

[38]

Vacca A., Greco M., Fornaciari A., 2008, A Methodology for the Development of a Relief, Anti-Shock and Anti-Cavitation Cartridge Valve, 6IFK Internationales Fluidtechnisches Kolloquium, 31 March – 2 April 2008, Dreden (Germany)

[39]

Casoli P., Vacca A., Franzoni G., Guidetti M., 2008, Effects of Some Relevant Design Parameters on External Gear Pumps Operating: Numerical Predictions and Experimental Investigations, 6IFK Internationales Fluidtechnisches Kolloquium, 31 March – 2 April 2008, Dreden (Germany)

[40]

Casoli P., Vacca A., Berta G.L.,  2008, Optimization of Relevant Design Parameters of External Gear Pumps, The Seventh JFPS International Symposium on Fluid Power, September 15-18, 2008, Toyama, Japan

[41]

Vacca A., Casoli P., Greco M., 2009, Experimental Analysis of Flow through External Gear Machines. ICFP 2009 Seventh Int. Conference on Fluid Power Transmission and Control, April 7-10, 2009 Hangzhou, China.

[42]

Casoli P., Vacca A., Berta G.L., Zecchi M., 2009, A CFD Analysis of the Flow Field in the Lateral Clearance of External Gear Pumps. The 11th Scandinavian Int. Conference on Fluid Power, SICFP’09, June 2-4, 2009, Linköping, Sweden.

[43]

Klop R., Vacca A., Ivantysynova M., 2009, A Method of Characteristics Based Coupled Pump/Line Model to Predict Noise Sources of Hydrostatic Transmission, Bath/ASME Symposium on Fluid Power & Motion Control (FPMC 2009). 12-14 October 2009, Hollywood, California

[44]

Casoli P., Vacca A., Anthony A., Berta G.L., 2010, Numerical and Experimental Analysis of the Hydraulic Circuit for the Rear Hitch Control in Agricultural Tractors, 7IFK International Fluid Power Conference, 22-24 March 2010, Aachen, Germany

[45]

Cristofori D., Vacca A., 2010, Analysis of the Dynamics of a Proportional Valve Operated by an Electronic Controller, 6th FPNI – PhD Symposium, June 15-19 2010, West Lafayette (IN), USA

[46]

Greco M., Vacca A., Casoli P., 2010, Experimental Measurement and Numerical Simulation of the "Inter-Teeth Space Pressure" in External Gear Pumps, 6th FPNI – PhD Symposium, June 15-19 2010, West Lafayette (IN), USA

[47]

Vassena A., Vacca A., 2010, Design Optimization of the Sliding Elements of External Gear Machines, 6th FPNI – PhD Symposium, June 15-19 2010, West Lafayette (IN), USA

[48]

Anthony A., Casoli P., Vacca A., 2010, Analysis of a Tractor Rear Hitch Control System, 6th FPNI – PhD Symposium, June 15-19 2010, West Lafayette (IN), USA

[49]

Casoli P., Vacca A., Greco M., Berta G.L., 2010, Analisi Sperimentale e Numerica del Funzionamento di Macchine Volumetriche ad Ingranaggi Esterni (in italian), 65° Congresso Nazionale ATI, 13-17 Settembre 2010, Domus de Maria,Cagliari, Italy

[50]

Zecchi M., Vacca A., Casoli P., 2010, Numerical Analysis of the Lubricating Gap Between Bushes and Gears in External Spur Gear Machines, FPMC 2010 Bath/ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, September 15-17 2010, Bath, UK

[51]

Campanella G., Vacca A., 2010, Modeling and Optimization of the Control Strategy for the Hydraulic System of an Articulated Boom Lift, SAE 2010 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress, October 5-6, 2010, Rosemont, Illinois, USA

Publications in popular press/magazines and software user meetings:

[52]

Vacca A., 2008, PTMC 2007 Il panorama Internazionale della Potenza Fluida, Oleodinamica-Pneumatica – Tecniche Nuove, Milano. n. 2 Febbraio 2008

[53]

Vacca A., 2008, IFK2008 Potenza Fluida in Movimento, Oleodinamica-Pneumatica – Tecniche Nuove, Milano. October 2008

[54]

Vacca A., Casoli P., Vassena A., 2008, Optimization of the design of a modified external gear pump, ModeFrontier Users’ Meeting 2008, 14-15 October 2008, Stazione Marittima, Trieste, Italy