TOP 20: # PLAYER : RATING ERROR POINTS PLAYED (%) 1 Stockfish 18 : 3877 10 3813.5 6120 62.3% 2 Reckless 0.9 : 3855 12 […]
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Estimation of Thermal Power Dissipated by a Tank
At the following link you can download an Excel spreadsheet that allows you to estimate the thermal power dissipated by a storage tank. To use […]
Read moreSpreadsheet: characteristic curve of a centrifugal pump with VFD
The use of variable-frequency drives (VFDs) in centrifugal pumps is becoming increasingly common to improve energy efficiency and optimize process control. However, quantifying the actual […]
Read moreThe evolution of Stockfish: quantitative and qualitative analysis at fixed nodes
Introduction Stockfish has been considered the best chess engine in the world for years. It constantly dominates the rankings and wins virtually every tournament it […]
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StackCalc 1.1, a software to preliminary size stacks and chimneys
StackCalc is a software I developed in my free time using VB.NET for calculating stack effects and estimate the dispersion of flue gas in the […]
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Forced Draft Cooling Tower Calculation Spreadsheet
Overview Cooling towers play a crucial role in industrial and HVAC systems by dissipating excess heat and ensuring efficient cooling. To simplify the design and […]
Read moreChess Engines and Playing Strength: Are We Reaching the Limit?
The release of the latest version of Stockfish, version 17, has not brought significant Elo gains. Although in autotuning and with highly unbalanced opening suites, […]
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Control valve sizing manual
The manual I have recently completed aims to serve as an introductory guide to the sizing of control valves, approached from the perspective of a […]
Read moreStockfish, Analysis with Neural Network Disabled
Version 16 of Stockfish has been recently released. The new version brings a larger neural network, and the program is stronger by about ten Elo […]
Read moreExcel spreadsheet for fire case PSV sizing
By clicking the link at the end of this page it is possible to download an Excel calculation sheet for sizing of a PSV for […]
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