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Swart, Mik (author)Climate change is a pressing issue. Hydrogen aircraft are an excellent alternative to current kerosene aircraft, and appear to be the most viable long-term solution for net-zero flight. One of the main challenges for hydrogen aircraft is to sustain a low boil-off rate. This research explores the solution of active cooling of the LH2 mixture in...master thesis 2024
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Vos, Louwerens (author)<div>With fuel cells making their way into the maritime sector, cooling systems are becoming a more important aspect of ship design with regard to power saving. Because fuel cells generate heat at a lower temperature, they require a cooling system that is comparatively larger than that of conventional power trains. Ship cooling system research...master thesis 2024
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Henkes, Casper (author)From formal hardware models to programming language implementations concurrency is everywhere. While there has been a lot of work done on verifying concurrent systems a large part of it is focused on SC. In practice, it is more common to encounter weak memory models for which the techniques developed for SC do not work. There exists previous...master thesis 2024
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Oggel, Annabel (author)Recognition justice is a form of justice that is achieved when people from different backgrounds can participate in society as peers, without having to assimilate to a dominant party. It is currently not being represented in climate change or conflict models.<br/><br/>This research aims to conceptualise recognition justice for use in agent-based...master thesis 2024
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Truzman Ohayon, Ilan (author)The study delves into integrating green hydrogen technologies into the Iberian Peninsula's energy transition toward 2030, focusing on impacts and uncertainties. Both Spain and Portugal have national plans aiming to decarbonize critical sectors using renewable energies and green hydrogen.<br/><br/>The research investigates hydrogen's role in...master thesis 2024
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Yin, Lanke (author)This work introduces a novel training strategy for Gaussian Process (GP) models aimed at improving their predictive accuracy and uncertainty quantification capabilities over extended prediction horizons. This improvement is highly relevant for applications in model predictive control (MPC) in the autonomous driving domain. Learning-based MPC...master thesis 2024
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van Geene, Laura (author)This thesis aimed to explore how the Leontief price model could be best used in carbon taxing research through a case study about carbon taxing impacts on the purchasing power of the elderly in the Netherlands. Previous studies highlighted the importance of preventing distributional impacts on the elderly to gain public support for carbon taxing...master thesis 2024
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Maggioli, Filippo (author)Finite Element Methods (FEMs) are widely employed for damage simulation in composites, with the Cohesive Zone Model (CZM) being particularly favored for its robustness and scalability. Despite the CZM's mesh-dependent nature, the Discontinuous Galerkin Cohesive Zone Model (DG/CZM) formulation allows for relatively arbitrary crack propagation...master thesis 2024
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Bout, Kiki (author)This study examines the challenges faced by the Customs Administration of the Netherlands in supervising cross-border e-commerce imports under the current European customs legislation, the Union Customs Code (UCC). Through a mixed-method approach, including qualitative interviews, document analysis, and simulation modelling, the study identifies...master thesis 2024
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Desmit, Elliott (author)Hydrogen Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology is becoming increasingly popular in the transportation sector, especially the automotive industry. It can power electric drives by converting hydrogen into electricity in a chemical reaction with oxygen, whose products consist only of water. Therefore, hydrogen PEM fuel cell-based...master thesis 2024
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Matušovič, Marko (author)Optimizing SQL query execution through effective cost models is a critical challenge in database management systems (DBMS). This thesis introduces a modular benchmarking system for cost models, with a pluggable architecture for both cost models and execution engines, enabling comprehensive benchmarking across various scenarios. Accompanied by a...master thesis 2024
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Gogulapati, Moudgalya (author)<br/>Sustainability has become a paramount concern in modern research, aligning with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and embrace circular economy principles. The mentioned imperative extends to the field of pavement engineering, where the widening of existing pavements, a common practice to accommodate increasing traffic demands,...master thesis 2024
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Boorsma, Reinder (author)The Wadden Sea is of great ecological importance. Key elements in the Wadden Sea are the extensive intertidal flats. These contain vast amounts of life, serve as feeding grounds for millions of birds, and provide ecosystem services such as coastal protection. It follows that it is important to be able to understand and predict how these vital...master thesis 2024
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Cudell Santos Carvalho, Guiomar (author)Manual wheelchair users, especially those with spinal cord injuries, often suffer from shoulder overuse and pain. Understanding the specific role of the muscles involved in wheelchair propulsion is essential to prevent these complications. Yet, there is uncertainty about which muscles are primarily recruited, and their contribution to propulsion...master thesis 2024
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Brachmi, Walid (author)As turbofan technology advances, periodic engine inspection and maintenance still remain a significant part of aircraft operational costs. Operators are thus looking to engine condition-based maintenance (ECBM), leveraging sensor data and numerical engine models for continuous diagnostics. KLM Engine Services developed a surrogate model based on...master thesis 2024
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Vermeer, Jort (author)The Random Finite Element Method (RFEM) is a robust stochastic method for slope reliability analysis that incorporates the spatial variability of soil properties. However, the extensive computational time associated with the direct Monte Carlo simulation limits its practical application. To overcome this problem, this study investigates the use...master thesis 2024
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Nandkumar, CHANDRAN (author)This thesis presents the design and evaluation of a comprehensive system for developing voice-based interfaces to support users in supermarkets. These interfaces enable customers to convey their needs across both generic and specific queries. While current state-of-the-art systems like GPTs by OpenAI are easily accessible and adaptable,...master thesis 2024
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Mezilis, Lefteris (author)The European energy transition policies aim to mitigate the effects of climate change by moving away from fossils and promoting both onshore and offshore renewable energy technologies. Although onshore renewables are driving the transition so far, policymakers believe that in order to achieve the targets, the power grid must have access to the...master thesis 2024
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Vignisson, Snorri (author)This thesis investigates the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) within large organizations operating in low resource language (LRL) regions, with a particular focus on Íslandsbanki, one of the prominent banks in Iceland currently grappling with the adoption of LLM technology. The research aims to understand the frameworks governing LLM...master thesis 2024
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Yang, Yue (author)The rise of urban digital twins emphasises the critical role of representing real-world environments for decision-making and collaboration among stakeholders. This leads to an expectation of effective management and visualisation of large-scale urban data models. 3D Tiles is an open specification designed for streaming and rendering massive...master thesis 2024