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Dialynas, G. (author), Happee, R. (author), Schwab, A.L. (author)Since the 1800s, the design of bicycles involves a mechanical linkage between the handlebar and the fork assembly. Herein, we propose an innovation, where the traditional mechanical connection between the handlebar and fork is decoupled and replaced with sensors, servomo-tors and a microcontroller allowing artificial manipulation of the bicycle...conference paper 2018
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Li, Bin (author), Jiang, Peng (author), Zhai, Famin (author), Chen, Junhong (author), Bei, G. (author), Hou, Xinmei (author), Chou, Kuo Chih (author)In this paper, the fabrication and thermal conductivity (TC) of water-based nanofluids using boron (B)-doped SiC as dispersions are reported. Doping B into the <i>β</i>-SiC phase leads to the shrinkage of the SiC lattice due to the substitution of Si atoms (0.134 nm radius) by smaller B atoms (0.095 nm radius). The presence of B in the SiC...journal article 2018
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Fonod, R. (author), Gill, E.K.A. (author)The problem of pure magnetic detumbling of a fast-tumbling picosatellite is considered. A new weighted B-dot control algorithm is proposed. The algorithm enables power reduction while not sacrificing detumbling performance. Analytical expressions relating the maximal expected rotational rate to the minimum sampling time required are presented....conference paper 2018
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van der Blij, N.H. (author), Ramirez Elizondo, L.M. (author), Spaan, M.T.J. (author), Bauer, P. (author)Changes in distribution grids pose significant challenges with respect to the control and management of these grids. Stability and decentralized control are vital to ensure the availability and accessibility of plug-and-play dc distribution grids that are (temporarily) without communication. Therefore, this paper presents guidelines for these...journal article 2018
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Salauddin, M (author), Broere, A. (author), van der Meer, J.W. (author), Verhagen, H.J. (author), Bijl, E (author)Single layer concrete armor systems are being widely used nowadays in the design of rubble mound breakwaters. Recently, a new concrete armor unit has been developed and applied as single layer armor system in the repair works of one damaged breakwater at Al Fujeirah, UAE. It has a symmetrical shape, in contrast to most other units. Modern...journal article 2017
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Yang, L. (author), Li, Pengdeng (author), Yang, Xiaofan (author), Tang, Yuan Yan (author)Advanced persistent threats (APTs) pose a grave threat to cyberspace, because they deactivate all the conventional cyber defense mechanisms. This paper addresses the issue of evaluating the security of the cyber networks under APTs. For this purpose, a dynamic model capturing the APT-based cyber-attack-defense processes is proposed....journal article 2017
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Ma, M. (author), Herdeiro Teixeira, A.M. (author), van den Berg, Jan (author), Palensky, P. (author)Low-voltage distribution grids experience a rising penetration of inverter-based, distributed generation. In order to not only contribute to but also solve voltage problems, these inverters are increasingly asked to participate in intelligent grid controls. Communicating inverters implement distributed voltage droop controls. The impact of...journal article 2017
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van der Blij, N.H. (author), Ramirez Elizondo, L.M. (author), Spaan, M.T.J. (author), Bauer, P. (author)Instability caused by low inertia and constant power loads is a major challenge of DC distribution grids. Previous research uses oversimplified models or does not provide general rules for stability. Therefore, a comprehensive approach to analyze the stability of DC distribution systems is desired. This paper presents a method to algebraically...journal article 2017
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Beyhan, Selami (author), Eghbal Sarabi, F. (author), Lendek, Zsofia (author), Babuska, R. (author)In this paper, a novel adaptive Takagi-Sugeno (TS) fuzzy observer-based controller is proposed. The closed-loop stability and the boundedness of all the signals are proven by Lyapunov stability analysis. The proposed controller is applied to a flexible-transmission experimental setup. The performance for constant payload in the presence of...journal article 2017
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Vu, M.N. (author)Despite the fact that shallow tunnels have the benefits of low short-term construction costs and long-term operational costs primarily due to the shallow depth of the station boxes, the limited understanding of shallow tunnelling in soft soils is an obstacle to the development of shallow tunnels in urban areas. This study carries out a...doctoral thesis 2016
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Xie, Jingxiu (author), Torres Galvis, Hirsa M. (author), Koeken, Ard C J (author), Kirilin, Alexey (author), Dugulan, A.I. (author), Ruitenbeek, Matthijs (author), de Jong, Krijn P. (author)The Fischer−Tropsch Synthesis converts synthesis gas from alternative carbon resources, including natural gas, coal, and biomass, to hydrocarbons used as fuels or chemicals. In particular, iron-based catalysts at elevated temperatures favor the selective production of C2−C4 olefins, which are important building blocks for the chemical industry....journal article 2016
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Reinders, K.J. (author), Schoenmaker, B. (author), Nohl, W.A. (author)New vertical steel storage tanks founded on a shallow foundation of a crushed rock ring are planned at the same location of former storage tanks. The dimensions, loads and foundation of the new tanks are identical to the old tanks which were erected 40 years ago and demolished a few years ago. Despite the fact that the new tanks are identical to...conference paper 2015
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Theelen, M.J. (author)Thin film CIGS solar cells and individual layers within these solar cells have been tested in order to assess their long term stability. Alongside with the execution of standard tests, in which elevated temperatures and humidity levels are used, the solar cells have also been exposed to a combination of elevated temperature and humidity and...doctoral thesis 2015
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Yan, F. (author), Goverde, R.M.P. (author)To satisfy the growing passenger transportation demands and improve the service quality n railway system, a more stable and robust timetable needs to be designed while considering highly utilized capacity. Acyclic timetable is extensively applied in large ailway networks. In order to acquire the quality of timetable, analytical timetable...conference paper 2015
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Goverde, R.M.P. (author), Besinovic, N. (author), Binder, A. (author), Cacchiani, V. (author), Quaglietta, E. (author), Roberti, R. (author), Toth, P. (author)The performance of railway operations depends highly on the quality of the railway timetable. In particular for dense railway networks it can be a challenge to obtain a stable robust conflict-free and energy-efficient timetable with acceptable infrastructure occupation and short travel times. This paper presents a performance-based railway...conference paper 2015
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Ramachandra Rao, P. (author), Milosavljevic, S. (author), Kroth, U. (author), Laubis, C. (author), Nihtianov, S. (author)Newly developed “pure-boron” photodiodes, with high sensitivity and stability in the whole ultraviolet range (UV), are described. The main purpose of this work is to create and characterize a large-area UV photodiode, representing a structure of a pixel in a backside illuminated CMOS image sensor, featuring maximum fill factor and hence...lecture notes 2014
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Van de Sande, S.A.H. (author), Uijttewaal, W.S.J. (author), Verheij, H.J. (author)Granular filters are used for protection against scour and erosion of base material. For a proper functioning it is necessary that at the interfaces between the filter structure, the subsoil and the water flowing above the filter structure no material will be transported. Different types of granular filters can be distinguished, this paper...conference paper 2014
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Van 't Wout, E. (author)The aim of this thesis is to design a computational method that can be used in modern stealth technology. In particular, the computational method should be capable to simulate scattering of ultra-wideband radar signals for military aircraft constructed with ferromagnetic radar absorbent materials. A full-wave boundary element method has been...doctoral thesis 2013