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Bakker, Tristan (author)To reduce greenhouse gas emissions in aviation, innovative propulsion systems such as battery-powered electric aviation are essential. These systems are carbon neutral when powered by 100% green electricity. However, widespread adoption requires overcoming challenges including improving energy density, lowering costs, and maintaining safe...master thesis 2024
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Rodriguez, Mateo (author)This thesis explores the potential of Type IV conformable compressed hydrogen pressure vessels to enhance the efficiency and performance of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) vehicles, specifically focusing on the Varuna EVTOL. The motivation for this research stems from the pressing need for sustainable and environmentally friendly propulsion systems in...master thesis 2024
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Wens, Anais (author)Mangrove ecosystems are dynamic environments that provide numerous ecological, economic, and societal benefits, such as shoreline protection, carbon sequestration, and flood protection. These ecosystems are exclusively found in tropical and subtropical regions and thrive at the interface of land and sea. Despite their many benefits, mangroves...master thesis 2024
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Schijvenaars, Sofie (author)Globally, coastal communities face increasing risks from climate-related hazards such as flooding, shoreline erosion, and salt intrusion. These hazards pose threats to both people and their environment, with extreme sea level events increasing these risks. Satellite altimetry allows for global observation of the sea level, reaching remote...master thesis 2024
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Touloujian, Hovsep (author)Rechargeable Lithium(Li)-Ion Batteries are a ubiquitous element of modern technology, as they pertain to efficient and sustainable energy storage for Electric Vehicles (EVs), as well as wind and solar farms. In the last decades, the production and design of such batteries and their adjacent embedded control, charging, and safety protocols,...master thesis 2024
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Lieverse, Kayleigh (author)Dependently-typed languages allow one to guarantee correctness of a program by providing formal proofs. The type checkers of such languages elaborate the user-friendly high-level surface language to a small and fully explicit core language. A lot of trust is put into this elaboration process, even though it is rarely verified. One such...master thesis 2024
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Boogers, Jasper (author)In Additive Manufacturing (AM), typically a trade-off exists between part quality and build time. Part orientation with respect to the print direction may significantly influence both. In this thesis, the consequences of part orientation on support volume requirements are studied. Build time, material consumption, and post-processing efforts are...master thesis 2024
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Eppenga, Sietse (author)The expansion of offshore wind farms in the North Sea has raised serious concerns about maritime safety, in particular the increased risk of collisions—or 'allisions'—where a ship adrift hits a stationary structure, such as a wind turbine. For Rijkswaterstaat, the executive agency of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, managing...master thesis 2024
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van Dam, Femke (author)This thesis aims to design the future roles of human operators in an autonomous bus system in Autonomous Airside Operations at Schiphol Airport. The research was conducted in collaboration with Delft University of Technology and Royal Schiphol Group, focusing specifically on the implementation of autonomous buses for passenger transportation...master thesis 2024
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Revilla Llaca, Rodrigo (author)Accurate forecasts are essential for integrating wind energy into the power grid. With wind energy's growing role in the renewable mix, precise short-term generation forecasts are increasingly vital. Turbine-level forecasts are critical for optimal wind farm operation, control, and planning. However, the wind's unpredictability and the complex...master thesis 2024
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Foeken, Kiet (author)This study focuses on enhancing the performance and reliability of piezoelectric bistable vibration energy harvesters. The research systematically classifies and evaluates different design strategies, aiming to maximize power density through strategic stress manipulation. Five designs are selected for optimization using a finite element model...master thesis 2024
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van Peijpe, Casper (author)This report presents a hybrid model- and data-based method for detecting and isolating faults in the ink channel of a printer using the self-sensing capability of piezo actuators. Grey-box system identification is used to identify the parameters of the model of the ink channel. The model is used to construct the fault detection (FD) filter. The...master thesis 2024
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Bakker, Maarten (author)To stay on track for the 1.5°C pathway of the Paris Agreement, an accelerated energy transition is essential. Efficient offshore energy infrastructure planning, incorporating novel methods, is crucial and requires transparent, industry-wide discussion. However, two main challenges emerge: (i) the often-overlooked integration of energy islands in...master thesis 2024
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Mol, Jaco (author)We will study the Clebsch-Gordan coefficients of the modular double of the quantum group Uq(sl(2, R)). This will be done by studying and taking a good look at how B. Ponsot and J. Teschner showed how to compute the Clebsch-Gordan coefficients [1]. Moreover, we will also take an introductory look at the concept of quantum groups by looking at...master thesis 2024
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van der Heijden, Joost (author)The loss of an upper limb significantly impacts an individual's life, directly affecting their ability to perform activities of daily living. Prosthetic devices play a crucial role in aiding amputees' rehabilitation in society, primarily driven by advancements in externally powered prostheses. Although prosthetic devices on the market offer...master thesis 2024
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Pammi, Sushma (author)Drag reduction in ships is a key approach to decreasing their energy consumption. Besides saving fuel costs, it also decreases greenhouse gas emissions. One of the most promising techniques for drag reduction in ships is air lubrication, which reduces drag due to friction. Despite its great potential, application of air lubrication in the...master thesis 2024
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Siegmann, Wiebe (author)With fluctuating market demands, the tugboat industry confronts the challenge of adapting its supply chain to meet customer customisation needs while managing low order predictability. This study examines the shift from a Make-to-Stock (MTS) to three alternative production configurations based on the Assemble-to-Order (ATO) and Make-to-Order ...master thesis 2024
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Yang, Vincent (author)This thesis investigates a container drayage problem involving terminals, depots, and shippers. Each terminal operates a homogeneous fleet of trucks that start and end at their respective terminals, carrying either one 40ft or two 20ft containers, and can make multiple trips within a single planning horizon. Terminals handle full containers and...master thesis 2024
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van Leeuwen, Sunny (author)Several incidents involving the installation of temporary traffic signs by road workers have raised concerns about the effectiveness of these signs. Even in the absence of incidents, effectiveness is a relevant question, made more urgent by the incidents and the high risk of collision faced by road workers installing the signs. This paper...master thesis 2024
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Xu, ZIHAO (author)Large Language Models (LLMs) have emerged as pivotal in content generation, offering profound societal impacts. Previous research has highlighted their propensity to generate content that breaches societal norms. Misuse of LLMs poses significant ethical concerns, including misinformation spread, social unrest, and political manipulation. To...master thesis 2024