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Mayer, Jakob (author), Süsser, Diana (author), Pickering, Bryn (author), Bachner, Gabriel (author), Sanvito, F.D. (author)Net-zero energy system configurations can be met in numerous ways, implying diverse economic effects. However, what is usually ignored in techno-economic and economy-wide analysis are the distinct social-political drivers and barriers, which might constrain certain elements of future energy systems. We thus apply a model ensemble that defines...journal article 2024
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Ville, Alicia (author), Hunfeld, Nicole (author), Bakker, C.A. (author), Sené, Baptiste (author), Diehl, J.C. (author)This project aims to reduce the environmental impact of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Erasmus Medical Center (EMC). Systemic design research was executed to map the current waste flow created by the ICU. Literature review, interviews and observations were performed to gather information about the healthcare protocols, hospital procurement...conference paper 2024
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Wertheim-Heck, Sigrid (author), Romero Herrera, N.A. (author)This Special Issue is preoccupied with the question: ‘How can citizens play an active role in co-creating sustainable food systems?’. The issue presents four distinct empirical research studies that explore participatory actions, co-creation and citizen science in moving towards more sustainable urban food systems at the intersection of...contribution to periodical 2023
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Zhu, Haoyu (author), Özkayar, G. (author), Lötters, J.C. (author), Tichem, M. (author), Ghatkesar, M.K. (author)Organ-on-a-chip (OoC) devices require the precise control of various media. This is mostly done using several fluid control components, which are much larger than the typical OoC device and connected through fluidic tubing, i.e., the fluidic system is not integrated, which inhibits the system’s portability. Here, we explore the limits of...journal article 2023
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Mooij, E. (author)Attitude control of conventional launchers is relatively easy and straightforward and gives an adequate performance when applied to the nominal vehicle and mission. However, in the presence of environmental disturbances and vehicle design uncertainties, more robust types of controllers are required to guarantee stable attitudes. This chapter...book chapter 2023
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- Wang, T. (author), Xiao, D (author), Miao, X. (author), Zhang, Yiting (author), Lang, Xinxin (author), Yan, C. (author) book chapter 2023
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Horvath, I. (author)Cyber-physical systems (CPSs) are seen as one of the tangible results of the convergence of advanced information technology, nanotechnology, biotechnology, cognitive science, and social science in addition to conventional systems science, engineering, and technologies. Designing next-generation cyber-physical systems (NG-CPSs) is a...journal article 2023
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Horvath, I. (author)Conceptualization and design of intellectualized, socialized, and personalized cyber-physical systems (CPSs) need integration of existing knowledge across the involved disciplines, as well as exploration and synthesis of novel knowledge beyond disciplinary boundaries. The latter needs a combined use of interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary,...review 2023
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de Vos, B. (author), Remis, R.F. (author), Webb, A. (author)Objective: Low-cost low-field point-of-care MRI systems are used in many different applications. System design has correspondingly different requirements in terms of imaging field-of-view, spatial resolution and magnetic field strength. In this work an iterative framework has been created to design a cylindrical Halbach-based magnet along...journal article 2023
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Joshi, R. (author), Kruijff, Michiel (author), Schmehl, R. (author)In the current auction-based electricity market, the design of utility-scale renewable energy systems has traditionally been driven by the levelised cost of energy (LCoE). However, the market is gradually moving towards a subsidy-free era, which will expose the power plant owners to the fluctuating prices of electricity. This paper presents a...journal article 2023
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Mir, Muhammad Sarmad (author), Cui, Minhao (author), Guzman, Borja Genoves (author), Wang, Q. (author), Xiong, Jie (author), Giustiniano, Domenico (author)Radio-Frequency (RF) backscatter has emerged as a low-power communication technique. Backscatter systems either rely on active signal generators (spectrum efficient, but dedicated infrastructure) or existing ambient wireless transmissions (existing infrastructure, but spectrum inefficient). In this paper, we aim to make RF backscatter...conference paper 2023
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Mello Pereira Uriartt, S. (author), Celik, S (author), Lloyd, P.A. (author)In the midst of climate change, and the need to seek more sustainable ways of living, design is increasingly tackling problems at a societal level. This paper reflects on a strategic design project at a Brazilian foundation focused on sustainable development in the Amazon rainforest region. In this study, we asked what contributions design can...conference paper 2022
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Scheffers, E.L. (author), de Vos, P. (author)Reliability and survivability play a key role in the ship operation and ship design process of navy ships, but increasingly also of complex commercial vessels. These requirements prove relevant for different elements within the ship design scope, including the distribution system design of data, energy and fluid (water, fuel, oil, etc.). In...conference paper 2022
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Maier, Anka (author), Oehmen, Josef (author), Vermaas, P.E. (author)Engineering Systems Design is an emerging perspective with a growing community. The preceding chapters in the Handbook of Engineering Systems Design presented the engineering systems perspective, models for describing and methods for designing interventions in engineering systems, as well as reflections on the use of those methods and upcoming...book chapter 2022
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Oehmen, Josef (author), Kwakkel, J.H. (author)Uncertainty is the third major perspective in understanding and designing engineering systems, along with complexity and human behaviour. Risk, a corollary of uncertainty, is understood as the effect of uncertainty on objectives. When designing engineering systems, you cannot not manage risk - even ignoring risk equates to a decision to accept...book chapter 2022
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Amiri Ara, Rashid (author), Paardenkooper, Klara (author), van Duin, Ron (author)Purpose: This paper aims to propose a new blockchain system design to improve engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies’ supply chain for constructing oil and gas infrastructure, by mitigating cost and time inefficiencies. Design/methodology/approach: A case study analyses the supply chain of a sample EPC company. First, a...journal article 2021
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Fouladvand, J. (author), Aranguren Rojas, Maria (author), Hoppe, T. (author), Ghorbani, Amineh (author)Energy communities are key elements for local energy transitions, collectively generating, distributing and consuming energy, using renewable energy technologies. Thermal energy communities, as one type of energy community, are focused on thermal energy applications, such as heating, cooling, bathing, showering and providing hot tap water. As...journal article 2021
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Price, R.A. (author), Lloyd, P.A. (author)The formulation of questions in processes of design is an activity affected by cognitive biases inherent to humans. Cognitive biases, developed through gaining experience, influence how decisions are made during problem solving. When an outcome is predictable, experience provides mental shortcuts or heuristics to enable the problem solver to act...book chapter 2021
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Costa Junior, Jairo da (author)The societal and technical problems faced by low-income markets are increasingly seen as more complex due to environmental, social, and economic concerns. The enormous negative impacts of complex societal problems and the inability of designers to deal with complexity cannot be overcome without a paradigm shift in how we understand, engage with,...doctoral thesis 2020
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Wang, Weizheng (author), Wang, Q. (author), Zhang, J. (author), Zuniga, Marco (author)Positioning based on visible light is gaining significant attention. But most existing studies rely on a key requirement: The object of interest needs to carry an optical receiver (camera or photodiode). We remove this requirement and investigate the possibility of achieving accurate positioning in a passive manner—that is, without requiring...journal article 2020