Synthesis, configurational and conformational analysis of some types of cyclohexane and bicyclo[3.3.1]nonane derivates

Phase behaviour of binary mixtures of Ethane + N-Eicosane and statistical mechanical treatment of fluid phases

Chemical aspects of drinking water chlorination

Polymers in flow - modelling and simulation

A Controllability Approach for Resonant Compliant Systems: Applied to a Flapping Wing Micro Air Vehicle

This thesis studies a controllability approach for general resonant compliant systems. These systems exploit resonance to obtain a specific dynamic response at relatively low actuation power. This type of systems is often lightweight, is scalable and minimizes frictional losses through the use of compliant hinges. Some insect-inspired Flapping...

Microbiology in swimming pools: UV-based treatment versus chlorination

Design of pattern-placed Revetments

Revetment systems prevent erosion of dikes. The systems need to be stable under wave attack. The size and the weight of revetment elements is the main contribution to their stability. Pattern-placed revetments consist of relatively small blocks or column-shaped natural stones or concrete elements, placed in a regular grid. The pattern creates a...

Geographical point cloud modelling with the 3D medial axis transform

A geographical point cloud is a detailed three-dimensional representation of the geometry of our geographic environment. Using geographical point cloud modelling, we are able to extract valuable information from geographical point clouds that can be used for applications in asset management, crisis management, city and landscape planning, and...

Silicon dioxide photonic mems: Chip-to-chip alignment with positionable waveguides

THIS thesis describes the development of a positionable waveguide array realized in a silicon nitride / silicon dioxide (Si3N4 core / SiO2 cladding) photonic platform. The positionable waveguide array is the heart of a novel alignment approach for high precision multi-channel chip-to-chip interconnects. This alignment approach enables submicron...

Offshore Loading and Discharge in Heavy Marine Transport

Dry transporting large heavy floating structures has been an important development in the innovative history of Heavy Marine Transport. This is done by carrying these type of cargoes on the deck of Heavy Transport Vessels. Loading and discharge is preformed by submerging the transport vessel, and positioning the cargo above the deck using tugger...