Coasting advice based on the analytical solutions of the train motion model

A large variety of supervision, data analysis and communication algorithms monitor trains, exploiting most of their available computational power. On-board eco-driving algorithms such as Driver Advisory Systems are no exception, as the computational power available can limit their complexity and features. This was the case of Roltijd, the in...

Coasting advice based on the analytical solutions of the train motion model

Supervision, data analysis and communication algorithms monitor trains, exploiting most of their available computational power. On-board eco-driving algorithms such as Driver Advisory Systems (DAS) are no exception, as the computational power available limits their complexity and features. This was the case of Roltijd, the in-house developed...

Purified F-ATP synthase forms a Ca²⁺-dependent high-conductance channel matching the mitochondrial permeability transition pore

The molecular identity of the mitochondrial megachannel (MMC)/permeability transition pore (PTP), a key effector of cell death, remains controversial. By combining highly purified, fully active bovine F-ATP synthase with preformed liposomes we show that Ca2+ dissipates the H+ gradient generated by ATP hydrolysis. After incorporation of the...

Economic factors for successful net-zero energy refurbishment of Dutch terraced houses

There are many smart technological solutions on the market for the zero energy refurbishment of the current building stock. The Delft University of Technology developed a zero energy renovation concept addressing 1.4 million postwar Dutch terraced houses: Prêt-à-Loger. By applying an integrated external renovation system (called the skin), the...

The influence of end-user perception on the economic feasibility of sustainable building skin renovations

Considering the small addition in the housing supply of newly built dwellings, meeting sustainable goals in the Netherlands will have to come from the existing housing supply. TU Delft’s Solar Decathlon 2014 design focuses on achieving a zero energy renovation that is both sustainable as well as attractive for inhabitants of the most frequent...

Impact of fuel composition on emissions and performance of GTL kerosene blends in a Cessna Citation II

International jet fuel specifications permit up to 50% volume Fischer-Tropsch synthetic paraffinic kerosines (FT-SPKs), such as Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) Kerosine, in Jet A-1. Higher SPK-content fuels could, however, produce desirable fuels: lower density, higher SPK-content fuels may have benefits for Payload range (P/R) performance and their...

Traffic Information and Learning in Day-to-Day Route Choice

The aim of the research is to gain insight into the impact of traffic information on day-to-day route choice. The effects of both en-route information and ex-post information are studied. Special attention is given to three other important aspects in day-to-day route choice: learning from experience and information, habits and the effect of...

Architectenvisie op het Programma van Eisen: Een adequaat communicatiemiddel?

Een Programma van Eisen (PvE) geeft de eisen en ambities weer van een opdrachtgever. Daarmee is het PvE een cruciaal communicatiemiddel tussen opdrachtgever en architect. Goede communicatie vereist dat de boodschap van de zender helder overkomt op de ontvanger. In de praktijk blijken PvE’s vaak te uitgebreid, lastig leesbaar, en niet altijd even...

Martensitische omzetting bij plastische deformatie van ijzer-nikkel éénkristallen