The under water ventilation of methanol vapour: A numerical investigation

In order to meet the shipping industry's emissions reduction goals, it is imperative to explore and adopt alternative marine fuels. Methanol (or methyl alcohol) is expected to play a large role in the future. However, current regulations limit the attractiveness of methanol as marine fuel due to the inability to use the space around a venting...

Particulate Polymer Foam Composites: For Piezoelectric Sensing Applications

In recent years the number of applications relying on piezoelectric sensors has increased rapidly. New applications lead to new requirements concerning material properties and functionalities. In many of the (future) applications, such as artificial robotic skin, structural health monitoring and flexible keyboards, the necessity for flexibility...

Reduction Barrier: A cost effective solution for safety, shipping and the environment? Case Study for the Western Scheldt

Flood protection of the land around an estuary has been important for the Netherlands since the floodings of 1953. There are several types of possible solutions. For example; levee heightening, construction of a dam or a storm surge barrier. All these solutions have certain disadvantages, like costs or environmental impact. Another option is a...