Feasibility study on the implementation of planar inductors onto c-Si solar cells through numerical simulations

With the integration of solar panels in urban areas, where shading is a common issue, it is desired to realize more shade-resilient designs. A DC-DC boost converter is an electronic device that can be used for maximum power point tracking (MPPT). When implementing MPPT at sub-module level, the shade resilience of the module can be increased....

Connecting deterministic and numerical methods to better estimate the probability of flooding for clay dikes

Dikes protect people and lands all around the globe. With rising sea levels, the importance of well-designed dikes has never been more essential. One of the main factors that can compromise the stability of dikes are macro-instabilities. Macro-instabilities can cause dikes to lose their water bearing potential, leading to floods. Methods are...

Initiating the Testing Phase of a Deployable Space Telescope: An Experimental Characterisation of Hysteresis in CORE Hinges

In modern society, there is an ever increasing need for high-quality Earth imagery for various applications. This can be broken up into a need for increased spatial and temporal resolution, as well as a necessity for decreased cost of this imagery. The Deployable Space Telescope (DST) was proposed by Delft University of Technology in 2015 and it...

Circular Product Strategies for a Paint Dispensing Machine

At the moment it is shown by multiple companies that circular strategies can be part of a succesful formula. During this thesis, it was investigated what the potential of circular strategies could be for a paint dispensing manufacturer, who currently has a linear business model. Upgradability and customization seemed promising product directions...

Studio Public Realm - Brussels Mundaneum: 'The Archive of the Death and Living'

'The Archive of the Death and Living' This project for the Brussels Mundameum deals with the idea of gathering all the world's knowledge and classify it within one building. The building should be considered an Artefact within the city of Brussels and act as an cultural generator for the area of the Brussels Canal. Situated in the former harbour...