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Abhyankar, Aashay (author)Global average temperatures are setting new records compared to the previous decade, primarily due to the accumulation of greenhouse gases such as CO<sub>2</sub>. The growth potential in emerging economies worsens the current global situation. These CO<sub>2</sub> emissions are needed to be curtained and efforts are underway. The emissions...master thesis 2023
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de Fuijk, Dirk (author)Adequate modeling of the unsteady aerodynamics during flow separation is critical for effective pilot training in Flight Simulation Training Devices. Over the years, a stall modeling method rooted in Kirchhoff's theory of flow separation has gained popularity due to its relative simplicity and suitability for parameter identification from flight...master thesis 2023
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Valencia Ibañez, Santiago (author)System architecting is one of the first stages of the engineering problem-solving process. Pivotal decisions regarding the system's overall configuration are taken in this phase. Consequently, decision support tools like system architecture optimization are needed to effectively assess the architectural design space. However, system architecture...master thesis 2023
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Yao, Zhongbo (author)This thesis aims at maximizing the profit of a strawberry producer while satisfying the retailer's demand and meeting other constraints. The amount of strawberries to be delivered to the retailer signed in the contract is the main decision variable to be optimized in the problem. Furthermore, the transportation scheduling is also optimized to...master thesis 2023
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Wang, Xiangwen (author)Increasing wireless communication requirements of data rates, capacity and coverage, and evolution and maturation of wireless equipment prompt wireless communication research insight concentrating on millimeter wave (mm-wave) frequency. However, high reflection coefficients and high path loss cause large shadow areas (e.g. behind the buildings)...master thesis 2023
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Gupta, Mayank (author)Metal additive manufacturing has enabled great diversity and design freedom in heat exchanger design. However, these benefits cannot be adequately realised without optimizing its ancillary components as well, specifically the inlet and outlet manifolds. Optimizing the manifolds can significantly improve the flow distribution inside the heat...master thesis 2023
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Al Radi, Ali (author)Variable green energy sources were sought to supply the growing demand for energy without impacting the environment. Wind and solar energy are at the forefront of the energy transition. However, their intermittent nature poses a challenge that necessitates the development of energy storage technologies. <br/>Several technologies were studied...master thesis 2023
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ZHU, LEXI (author)Doppler ultrasound imaging of cerebral blood flow faces challenges arising from a low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and a wide dynamic range. Echo signals received from blood cells are significantly weaker compared to surrounding tissues, such as the skull or brain soft tissue, resulting in inhibited visualization of small blood vessels and deep...master thesis 2023
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Venkataraman, Gautham (author)Solving routing problems efficiently is instrumental in minimizing operational costs in logistics. These routing problems are hard to solve and often take a lot of time to find a good solution. In this thesis, we present a methodology that tackles the challenge of efficiently solving recurring instances of the Vehicle Routing Problem with Time...master thesis 2023
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Ummels, Raphael (author)Inland waterway transport is a low CO2 emission alternative to road transport. A shift towards more inland waterway transport could also help reduce road congestion and noise pollution. Infrastructure bottlenecking, particularly at locks, is part of the reasons preventing this shift. Congestion is leading to delays. Locks can be physically...master thesis 2023
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van der Waal, Leon (author)The Lovász theta function, and the variants of it given by Schrijver and Szegedy are upper bounds on the independence number of a graph. These functions play an important role in several optimization problems, such as the Cohn-Elkies bound for optimal sphere packing densities.<br/><br/>This thesis covers the properties of these functions. The...bachelor thesis 2023
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Wang, Yunyun (author)This project aims to relieve traffic pressure and enhance the parking experience for attendees during planned special events (PSEs). The objective is to develop an optimal strategy for efficiently allocating parking spaces during PSEs in parking lots.<br/><br/>PSEs, such as football games or large concerts, typically result in concentrated...master thesis 2023
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Horstmeier, Danique (author)Climate change poses a significant global challenge and the aviation industry, a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, must address its environmental impact. As the demand for air travel continues to rise, transitioning to sustainable forms of aviation becomes crucial. This paper focuses on the challenges and opportunities associated...master thesis 2023
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Liu, Shilu (author)Ocean waves being considered to have huge potential on providing renewable energy resources. While significant research and application of wave energy converters have been conducted in many seas, exploration on low-energy seas is still an ongoing endeavour. In this study, a point absorber array is being studied in the scenario of implementing at...master thesis 2023
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Durgaprasad, Sankarshan (author)This Master's Thesis is conducted in collaboration with Alewijnse, a leading maritime systems integrator in the Netherlands. The thesis aims to identify the optimal and cost-effective method of incorporating battery energy storage systems (BESS) into both new and existing DP-2 vessels, as well as DP-3 vessels. The objective is to determine the...master thesis 2023
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García Grez, Felipe (author)The integrated management of river catchments is a challenge to be addressed by many water authorities, where some of them even today do not yet incorporate the aquifers’ status in decision-making. This situation has led to the depletion of many aquifers, deeply affecting the drinking water supply, agriculture, and industries. This challenge is...master thesis 2023
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Theodoropoulou, Penny (author)The present Master thesis explores the implementation of a glare-based control strategy for Venetian blinds in buildings with totally transparent facades. The case study concerns the Co-Creation Center, a building that hosts three different types of events: presentations, meetings and workshops. The diverse occupancy patterns, coupled with the...master thesis 2023
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Fox, Feline (author)As offshore wind turbines are moving further from the coast, floating wind turbines are being considered. These structures need to be able to endure high dynamic loads while remaining as still as possible in order to minimize internal stresses and maximize the efficiency of the turbine. To find ways to combat large responses, the effectiveness...master thesis 2023
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Piket, Martijn (author)Society is facing a huge challenge in switching the energy sectors dependence on fossil fuels into an energy sector using mostly renewable energy sources. The switch towards using more sustainable energy sources is known as the energy transition. The goal of the energy transition is to lower the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions emitted by the...master thesis 2023
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Knoop, Stijn (author)This master thesis aimed to develop an optimized operating strategy for an electricity grid incorporating hydrogen storage, while considering three key performance indicators: financial costs, reliability, and sustainability. The central research question guiding this study was: "How can the electricity demand be reliably met by a system...master thesis 2023