UP DME
University of the Philippines Diliman
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Virgel M. Arocena
FACULTY PROFILE
Virgel M. Arocena
Assistant Professor
Computational Engineering
Design, Materials, and Manufacturing
Energy and Thermal Systems
CavitationComputational Fluid DynamicsStructural IntegritySystem ModelingTurbomachinery
Contact Information
EMAIL
vmarocena@up.edu.ph
PHONE
8981-8500 loc 3130
WEBSITES
Google Scholar
ORCID
Specialization and Research Interests
  • Computational fluid dynamics
  • Thermal systems and fluid machinery
  • Pump cavitation and pressure pulsation
  • Machine design and structural integrity
  • System modeling and optimization
Academic Degrees
Doctor of Philosophy in
Energy Engineering
University of the Philippines Diliman, on-going
Master of Science in
Mechanical Engineering
University of the Philippines Diliman, 2019
Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, 1995
Laboratory Affiliations
Fluids Laboratory
Affiliate faculty member
Awards and Recognition
  • Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME)
  • Tomas Padilla Abello Professorial Chair in Mechanical Engineering
    UP Engineering Research and Development Foundation, Inc., Academic Year 2024–2025
Selected Publications
CFD analysis of the effects of opening of doors on the carbon dioxide concentration in public utility buses
Alba, M. A.; Jamilano, R.; Estaquio, R. P.; Arocena, V.; Fernandez, K. B.; Lustro, J. R. T. (2024). 24th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference.
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Improving the Modeling of Pressure Pulsation and Cavitation Prediction in a Double-Volute Double-Suction Pump Using Mosaic Meshing Technology
Arocena, V. M.; Danao, L. A. M. (2023). Processes.
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Numerical Investigation of the Performance of a Submersible Pump: Prediction of Recirculation, Vortex Formation, and Swirl Resulting from Off-Design Operating Conditions
Arocena, V. M.; Abuan, B. E.; Reyes, J. G. T.; Rodgers, P. L.; Danao, L. A. M. (2021). Energies.
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Reduction of Entrained Vortices in Submersible Pump Suction Lines Using Numerical Simulations
Arocena, V. M.; Abuan, B. E.; Reyes, J. G. T.; Rodgers, P. L.; Danao, L. A. M. (2020). Energies.
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