Information

Constantinos Psomopoulos

Office:Room B114δ, Campus 2

Phone: 210 538 1182

Lab: Z Building , Basement, ZA016, Campus 2

Lab Phone: 210 538 1541

e-mail: cpsomop@uniwa.gr

Studies

1998-2002, PhD, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering N.T.U.A.
1992-1997 Diploma in Engineering. School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering N.T.U.A.

Research Interests

Metrology and Measuring Systems for High Voltage
RES and Energy Storage Installations Vulnerability and Operational Condition of Electric Grids Assets
Protection of Critical Energy Infrastructures against Manmade and Physical Threats and Disasters
EcoDesign of Energy Related Products and Systems
Life Cycle Analysis and Life Cycle Cost Analysis of Equipment and Systems
Materials and Energy Recovery from Wastes and Systems Design
Sustainable Resources Management – Industrial Symbiosis – Circular Economy
Renewables and Energy Storage integration in Grids
Climate Change Mitigation – Environmental and Energy Policies Development
Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes and in buildings Sector

Representative Publications

Journals

  1. * C.S. Psomopoulos, D. Barkas, G.C. Ioannidis, “The Recycling Potential of Submersible Sewage Pumps in the EU”. Recycling 2018, 3, 14; https://doi.org/10.3390/recycling3020014

  2. * C.S. Psomopoulos, D.A. Barkas, S.D. Kaminaris, G.C. Ioannidis, P. Karagiannopoulos “Recycling potential for low voltage and high voltage high rupturing capacity fuse links”. Waste Management (2017), 70, pages 204-211 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2017.09.018

  3. * C. Charalampopoulos, C.S. Psomopoulos, G.Ch. Ioannidis, S.D. Kaminaris, “Implementing the EcoDesign Directive in distribution transformers: First impacts review”, AIMS Energy, 2017, 5(1): 113-124. DOI: 10.3934/energy.2017.1.113

  4. * E. Kyriakis, C.S. Psomopoulos, P. Kokkotis, A. Bourtsalas, N.J. Themelis, “A step by step selection method for the location and the size of a waste-to-energy facility targeting the maximum output energy and minimization of gate fee”, Environ Sci Pollut Res, 2017 Jun 23, DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-9488-1

  5. * P.I Kokkotis, C.S Psomopoulos, G.Ch Ioannidis, S.D. Kaminaris, “Small Scale Energy Storage Systems. A short Review in their Potential Environmental Impact”, Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 26 : No. 9/2017 pages 5658-5665

  6. * P. Papadatos, C.S Psomopoulos, G.C Ioannidis, “Industrial Furnaces/Burners. A Review on the Environmental Legislation focusing on Ecodesign”, Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 26 : No. 9/2017 pages 5666-5673

  7. * P. Chaliki, C.S. Psomopoulos, N.J. Themelis: WTE plants installed in European Cities. A review of success stories, Management of Environmental Quality, Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal, 2016, 27(5) pp. 606 - 620

  8. * N. Chatziaras, C.S. Psomopoulos, N.J. Themelis: Use of waste derived fuels in cement industry. A review, Management of Environmental Quality : An International Journal, 2016, 27 (2), 178-193

  9. * C.S. Psomopoulos, G.Ch. Ioannidis, S.D. Kaminaris, K.D. Mardikis, N.G. Katsikas : A Comparative Evaluation of Photovoltaic Electricity Production Assessment Software (PVGIS, PVWatts and RETScreen), Environ. Process. (2015) 2(Suppl 1): 175-189, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40710-015-0092-4

  10. * C.S. Psomopoulos, N.J. Themelis: The combustion of as-received and pre-processed (RDF/SRF) municipal solid wastes as fuel for the power sector, Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 2015, 37(16):1813-1820 DOI:10.1080/15567036.2011.639845

  11. * C.S. Psomopoulos, I. Venetis, N.J. Themelis, The impact from the implementation of Waste to Energy to the economy. A macroeconomic approach for the trade balance of Greece, Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 11/2014; 23(11):2735-2741.

  12. * C.S. Psomopoulos, G.C. Ioannidis, Y. Karras. Role of low-voltage/NH fuselinks rated voltage in distribution network losses. An evaluation based on the Hellenic low-voltage distribution network. IET Generation Transmission & Distribution, 2014, 8 (5), pp. 803–810, DOI:10.1049/iet-gtd.2013.0520

  13. * C.S. Psomopoulos, C. Stavroulakis, V. Stavropoulos, N.J. Themelis, Greenhouse gases emission reduction potential in Greece by implementing WTE facilities in strategically selected urban areas, Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 22 (7a), 2013, 2042 – 2047

  14. * C.S. Psomopoulos, A.D. Papadiotis, N.J. Themelis, Evaluating the potential for energy recovery from wastes on Greek islands, Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 22 (7b), 2013, 2111 - 2116

  15. * C.S. Psomopoulos, I. Skoula, C. Karras, A. Chatzimpiros, M. Chionidis: Electricity savings and CO2 emissions reduction in buildings sector: How important the network losses are in the calculation?, Energy, Vol. 35 (1), 2010, 485-490

  16. * C.S. Psomopoulos, A. Bourka, N.J. Themelis: Waste-to-energy: A review of the status and benefits in USA, Waste Management, Vol 29, 2009, 1718-1724

  17. * C.G. Aronis, C.S. Psomopoulos, C.G. Karagiannopoulos, P.D. Bourkas: A Model Regarding Electrical Contacts in Advance Degradation, International Journal of Modelling and Simulation, Vol. 26 (2), 2006, 169-173.

  18. * C.S. Psomopoulos, C.G. Karagiannopoulos: Temperature distribution of fuse elements during pre-arcing period, Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 61, 2002, 161-167.

  19. * P.L. Mourgos, C.G. Karagiannopoulos, C.S. Psomopoulos, P.D. Bourkas, N.I. Theodorou: An evaluation method for the prediction of the maximum remaining life of measuring transformers in 150kV power systems, International Journal of Modelling and Simulation, Vol. 22 (1), 2001, 17-22

  20. * C.S. Psomopoulos, C.G. Karagiannopoulos: Measurements of fusible elements during current interruption and interpretation of related phenomena, Measurement, Journal of the International Measurement Confederation, Vol. 32, 2002, 15-22.


Conference

  1. * E.D. Chatzistamou, C.S. Psomopoulos, G.Ch. Ioannidis, S.D. Kaminaris, End of life treatment of photovoltaic panels. Expected volumes up to 2045 in E.U., International Scientific Conference eRA-11, 21-23 September 2016, Piraeus, Greece, pp.1-8.

  2. * G. Ch. Ioannidis, P. Pachos, S.D. Kaminaris, C.S. Psomopoulos, S. Tsiolis: Comparative Evaluation of Si and Sic One-Quadrant DC Motor Drives. MedPower 2016, Belgrade, Serbia; 11/2016

  3. * N.M Manousakis, C.S. Psomopoulos, G.Ch. Ioannidis, S.D. Kaminaris: Optimal Placement of Wind Turbines Using Semidefinite Programming. MedPower 2016, Belgrade, Serbia; 11/2016

  4. * M. K Kardamakis, C.S. Psomopoulos, G.Ch. Ioannidis, S.D. Kaminaris, P. Karaisas: Simulation and Experimental Results of Harmonic Distortion in one Δ-ΥΔ Traction Transformer Operating In Hellenic Subways. MedPower 2016, Belgrade, Serbia; 11/2016

  5. * C.S Psomopoulos, N.M Manousakis, Critical energy infrastructure protection in EU legislation with a focus on natural hazards in electricity networks, International Conference on Natural Hazards and Disaster Management, June 01-03, 2017 Osaka, Japan, Volume: 1 doi: 10.4172/2327-4581-C1-002

  6. * C. S. Psomopoulos, S.D. Kaminaris, G.Ch. Ioannidis, N.J. Themelis. Contribution of WtE Plants in Eu’s Targets for Renewables. A Review Until 2014. 5th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, Athens, 21–24 June 2017, pp 1-8

  7. * C.S. Psomopoulos, N.J. Themelis, I.A. Venetis, Potential contribution of Waste-to-Energy as part of the effort for the economic recovery of Greece, Proceedings of the 18th European Roundtable on Sustainable Consumption and Production Conference (ERSCP 2017), Skiathos, Greece, 1-8

  8. * D.A. Barkas, C.S. Psomopoulos, G.C. Ioannidis, S.D. Kaminaris, P. Malatestas: Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of Harmonic Distortion in High Voltage 3–Phase Transformers. 9th Mediterranean Conference and Exhibition on Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, IET (MedPower 2014), Athens Greece, 2-5 November 2014, Paper No151, pp 1-8.

  9. * C.S. Psomopoulos, G.Ch. Ioannidis, S.D. Kaminaris, P. Karaisas: Experimental evaluation of the magnetic pressure in thin wire elements during fusion process, 10th International Conference on Electric Fuses and their Applications, 14th to 16th September 2015, Dresden, pp 1-7.

  10. * C.S. Psomopoulos, G.Ch. Ioannidis, S.D. Kaminaris, P. Karaisas: Resistivity variation during fusion process of thin wire elements, 10th International Conference on Electric Fuses and their Applications, 14th to 16th September 2015, Dresden, pp 1-7.

  11. * C.S Psomopoulos , N.M Manousakis, Critical energy infrastructure protection in EU legislation with a focus on natural hazards in electricity networks, 1st International Conference on Natural Hazards and Disaster Management, June 01-03, 2017 Osaka, Japan.


Curriculum Vitae