Ioan Vlădea
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Ioan Vlădea was a Romanian
engineer
from IAR
Brașov
, who developed the compressor
of plane
engine
IAR 80
. After World War II
he served as professor
at Polytechnic University of Timișoara
.
He is considered the founder of Timișoara
school of thermal engineering
.
He attends Facultatea de Electromecanică of Universitatea „Politehnica” of Timișoara, and graduates in 1931. He had as professors Victor Vâlcovici, Valeriu Alaci, Plautius Andronescu, Pompiliu Nicolau, Victor Vlad and Marin Bănărescu.
In 23 February 1931 gets his engineering diploma titled Alimentarea cu energie electrică a orașului Brașov (Power supply of Brașov city), under the guidance of Dimitrie Leonida.
Then he gets a scholarship in aerodynamics, 1st March 1932 at
„Technische Hochschule Aachen” from Aachen
,
where in 21 July 1933
he sustains dissertation under the guidance of Hermann Starke (1874–1960) titled Über den Einfluss des Rumpfes (Gondeln) auf einige aerodynamische Eigenschaften des Flügels ' onMouseout='HidePop("88222")' href="/topics/Sibiu">Sibiu
in 1934 by author and also in „Bulletin Scientifique de l'École Politehnique de Timișoara” (1938).
Brașov, until 10 December 1944. Until 31 August 1935 worked as designer of wing cells, guided by Elie Carafoli
.
In this period he designs several types of propeller
s.
In 8 December 1948 he is appointed professor and head of Department of Thermal engineering newly founded by division of former Department of Termotehnică și Mașini Termice, whose head was Marin Bănărescu, position held until retirement, on 30 September 1973.
As recognition of merits, in 1970 he was awarded the title of Professor universitar emerit
.
After retirement he remains consulting professor, guiding PhDs like that of Sabin Peculea concerning heavy water.
and Compresorul motorului de avion, awarded 1940 „Adamachi” prize Academiei Române
and first prize of Cercul Aeronautic Român.
After 195l, : technical translation vol. 1 din Taschenbuch für den Maschinenbau by Heinrich Dubbel, 2000 entries to Lexiconul Tehnic Român, chapter „Căldura” from Manualul Inginerului (coord. Gheorghe Buzdugan) of 1956.
Starting from 1953 Teoria și calculul turnurilor de răcire, does grant researches with Institutul de Studii și Proiectări Energetice (ISPE) and Institutul de Cercetări și Modernizări Energetice (ICEMENERG) in heat and mass transfer.
Results of inquiries in these fields were published in over 60 articols in Buletinul științific și tehnic IPT, Buletinul Institutului de Energetica al Academiei RSR, revistele Energetica, Brensthoff Wärme Kraft, Luft- und Kältetechnik, Energietechnik, Chemie Ingenieur Technik etc., in the textbook Instalații și utilaje termice.
Courses and textbooks:
Romanians
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engineer
Engineer
An engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical problems. Engineers design materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality,...
from IAR
IAR
IAR may refer to:*IAR Systems, an embedded system technology company*A former stock market ticker for Idearc Media, a communications company*"Ignore all rules", a self-contradictory rule*Industria Aeronautică Română , an aerospace manufacturer...
Brașov
Brasov
Brașov is a city in Romania and the capital of Brașov County.According to the last Romanian census, from 2002, there were 284,596 people living within the city of Brașov, making it the 8th most populated city in Romania....
, who developed the compressor
Compressor
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of plane
Plane
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engine
Engine
An engine or motor is a machine designed to convert energy into useful mechanical motion. Heat engines, including internal combustion engines and external combustion engines burn a fuel to create heat which is then used to create motion...
IAR 80
IAR 80
The IAR 80 was a Romanian World War II low-wing, monoplane, all-metal construction fighter aircraft and ground-attack aircraft. When it first flew, in 1939, it was comparable to most contemporary designs like the German Bf 109E, the British Hawker Hurricane, and the Supermarine Spitfire...
. After World War II
World War II
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he served as professor
Professor
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at Polytechnic University of Timișoara
Polytechnic University of Timisoara
The "Politehnica" University of Timişoara was founded on November 11, 1920. It is one of the largest technical universities in Central and Eastern Europe.The university has 10 faculties and several independent departments....
.
He is considered the founder of Timișoara
Timisoara
Timișoara is the capital city of Timiș County, in western Romania. One of the largest Romanian cities, with an estimated population of 311,586 inhabitants , and considered the informal capital city of the historical region of Banat, Timișoara is the main social, economic and cultural center in the...
school of thermal engineering
Thermal engineering
Heating or cooling of processes, equipment, or enclosed environments are within the purview of thermal engineering.One or more of the following disciplines may be involved in solving a particular thermal engineering problem:*Thermodynamics*Fluid mechanics...
.
Early years and education
He was born in Râșnov, as the only son among the five children of Ioan and Elena Vlădea, a poor peasant family.He attends Facultatea de Electromecanică of Universitatea „Politehnica” of Timișoara, and graduates in 1931. He had as professors Victor Vâlcovici, Valeriu Alaci, Plautius Andronescu, Pompiliu Nicolau, Victor Vlad and Marin Bănărescu.
In 23 February 1931 gets his engineering diploma titled Alimentarea cu energie electrică a orașului Brașov (Power supply of Brașov city), under the guidance of Dimitrie Leonida.
Then he gets a scholarship in aerodynamics, 1st March 1932 at
„Technische Hochschule Aachen” from Aachen
Aachen
Aachen has historically been a spa town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Aachen was a favoured residence of Charlemagne, and the place of coronation of the Kings of Germany. Geographically, Aachen is the westernmost town of Germany, located along its borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, ...
,
where in 21 July 1933
he sustains dissertation under the guidance of Hermann Starke (1874–1960) titled Über den Einfluss des Rumpfes (Gondeln) auf einige aerodynamische Eigenschaften des Flügels ' onMouseout='HidePop("88222")' href="/topics/Sibiu">Sibiu
Sibiu
Sibiu is a city in Transylvania, Romania with a population of 154,548. Located some 282 km north-west of Bucharest, the city straddles the Cibin River, a tributary of the river Olt...
in 1934 by author and also in „Bulletin Scientifique de l'École Politehnique de Timișoara” (1938).
At IAR Brașov
From 15 October 1933 he worked at Industria Aeronautică RomânăIndustria Aeronautica Româna
Industria Aeronautică Română or Romanian Aeronautic Industry in English, is a Romanian aerospace manufacturer founded in 1925. Based in Ghimbav, near Braşov, Romania, the company employs around 1200 specialists including more than 170 engineers...
Brașov, until 10 December 1944. Until 31 August 1935 worked as designer of wing cells, guided by Elie Carafoli
Elie Carafoli
Elie Carafoli was an accomplished Romanian engineer and aircraft designer. He is considered a pioneering contributor to the field of Aerodynamics....
.
In this period he designs several types of propeller
Propeller (aircraft)
Aircraft propellers or airscrews convert rotary motion from piston engines or turboprops to provide propulsive force. They may be fixed or variable pitch. Early aircraft propellers were carved by hand from solid or laminated wood with later propellers being constructed from metal...
s.
Didactic career
In October 1945 Marin Bănărescu invites Vlădea to teach at Politehnica of Timișoara the course „Motoare Ușoare” (plane engines). In March 1946 he passed the exam of lecturer at discipline „Mașini termice”. He commutes between Brașov–Timișoara.In 8 December 1948 he is appointed professor and head of Department of Thermal engineering newly founded by division of former Department of Termotehnică și Mașini Termice, whose head was Marin Bănărescu, position held until retirement, on 30 September 1973.
As recognition of merits, in 1970 he was awarded the title of Professor universitar emerit
Emeritus
Emeritus is a post-positive adjective that is used to designate a retired professor, bishop, or other professional or as a title. The female equivalent emerita is also sometimes used.-History:...
.
After retirement he remains consulting professor, guiding PhDs like that of Sabin Peculea concerning heavy water.
Engineering achievements
Researches at IAR work Calculul de rezistență al elicelor aeriene, Efectul giroscopic asupra elicelor aerieneand Compresorul motorului de avion, awarded 1940 „Adamachi” prize Academiei Române
Academia Romana
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and first prize of Cercul Aeronautic Român.
After 195l, : technical translation vol. 1 din Taschenbuch für den Maschinenbau by Heinrich Dubbel, 2000 entries to Lexiconul Tehnic Român, chapter „Căldura” from Manualul Inginerului (coord. Gheorghe Buzdugan) of 1956.
Starting from 1953 Teoria și calculul turnurilor de răcire, does grant researches with Institutul de Studii și Proiectări Energetice (ISPE) and Institutul de Cercetări și Modernizări Energetice (ICEMENERG) in heat and mass transfer.
Results of inquiries in these fields were published in over 60 articols in Buletinul științific și tehnic IPT, Buletinul Institutului de Energetica al Academiei RSR, revistele Energetica, Brensthoff Wärme Kraft, Luft- und Kältetechnik, Energietechnik, Chemie Ingenieur Technik etc., in the textbook Instalații și utilaje termice.
Publications
- Compresorul motorului de avion, București: Editura Monitorul Oficial, 1940
Courses and textbooks:
- Termodinamica tehnică, vol. 1 curs, Timișoara, 1955, 450 p.
- Producerea și transmiterea căldurii, vol. 2 curs, Timișoara, 1957, 382 p.
- Bazele teoretice ale termotehnicii, vol. I, 1956 și vol. II, 1957, București: Editura Tehnică
- Manual de termotehnică, București: Editura Didactică și Pedagogică, vol. 1, 1962 și vol. 2, 1963
- Termodinamica tehnică; Producerea și transmiterea căldurii., vol. 2 (1963, 398 p.)
- Instalații și utilaje termice, București: Editura Tehnică, 1966
- Tratat de termodinamică tehnică și transmiterea căldurii, București, Editura Didactică și Pedagogică, 1974
Awards
- „Adamachi” Prize of Romanian Academy (1940), for the book Compresorul motorului de avion,
- First Prize from Ministerului Învățământului și Culturii (1963), for Manual de termotehnică,
- Medal Meritul Științific (1966),
- Title of Professor universitar emeritEmeritusEmeritus is a post-positive adjective that is used to designate a retired professor, bishop, or other professional or as a title. The female equivalent emerita is also sometimes used.-History:...
(1970).