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van Puffelen, Tim (author)With the increased use of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in modern cars, the field of surface contamination saw a resurgence. To keep the various sensors working properly it is of utmost importance to keep them clean and free of contamination. One way to achieve this is to ensure they are mounted in areas where they can be kept free...master thesis 2024
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Ding, Z. (author)Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) are applied on the surface of metallic components of<br/>modern jet engines such as combustion chambers, blades and vanes, in order to increase the<br/>engine efficiency by allowing higher operating temperatures. However, during cooling from<br/>the operating temperature (i.e. 1000 °C) to room temperature high...doctoral thesis 2024
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Broertjes, Thomas (author)In response to the urgent need for renewable energy amidst the escalating impacts of global warming, this study delves into the forefront of wind energy research, particularly focusing on the innovative Multi-Rotor System (MRS). The MRS concept offers a promising departure from the prevailing trend of scaling up traditional turbines, instead...master thesis 2024
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Been, Coen (author)At the turbulent/non-turbulent interface (TNTI) of a jet flow, momentum is transferred from the turbulent jet fluid to the fluid at rest. This transfer is governed by two mechanisms. One of them is related to the large scales of the flow and the other relates to the small scales of the flow. Which of the two is dominant is still a point of...master thesis 2024
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Kawasaki, S. (author)CMUTs (Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducers) are causing a technological revolution. Research over the last decade showed that CMUTs can sufficiently replace traditional ultrasound technology based on the bulk PZT, along with other benefits such as lower assembly cost, broader bandwidth and monolithic integration capability with ASICs...doctoral thesis 2024
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Gunce, Cem (author)Today's electricity supply falls short of current demands, leading to the utilization of gas turbines in both ground based and avionic infrastructures. Nevertheless, these often rely on carbon-based fuels, resulting in escalating CO2 emissions. However, adopting hydrogen as a fuel eliminates carbon emissions. Aside from zero carbon emissions,...master thesis 2024
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Bajuk, Jože (author)This thesis investigates the aerodynamics of two finite wall-mounted cylinders in tandem, focusing on drag reduction as a function of governing parameters.<br/>For the experimental wind tunnel campaign, two measurement techniques were employed: balance measurements and stereoscopic particle image velocimetry. While balance measurements exhibited...master thesis 2024
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Lin, Sicong (author)The topic of this thesis project is to use the particle-tracking framework to study salt intrusion.<br/>This project was proposed by Deltares and is a small part of the SALTISolutions project, that attempts to build a digital twin model of the Rhine-Meuse Delta. From a mathematical perspective, the particle-tracking framework is inspired by the...master thesis 2024
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Yan, Y. (author), Pargalgauskas, S. (author), Helmons, R.L.J. (author), Schott, D.L. (author)A convex pattern surface is proposed and optimized to mitigate the sliding wear of bulk handling equipment caused by interaction with bulk solids. This work investigates the effectiveness of the convex pattern surface on wear reduction during interactions with non-spherical particles. Multiple representative particles, obtained through a...journal article 2024
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Nguyen, Ngoc Quang (author), Jeong, Younhee (author), Abelmann, L. (author), Ryu, Jungju (author), Sohn, Daewon (author)Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) have been extensively investigated for potential utilization due to their unique structure and properties as a type of natural, eco-friendly clay. The synthesis and modification of magnetic halloysite nanotubes was studied using several experimental techniques including SEM, TEM, FT-IR, Raman spectroscopy, UV-Vis...journal article 2024
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Ujjaini Kempaiah, K. (author), Piovesan, Tommaso (author), Zachos, Pavlos K. (author), Michaelis, Dirk (author), Gebbink, Roy (author), van Rooijen, Bart (author), Prieto, Daniel Gil (author), MacManus, David (author), Sciacchitano, A. (author), Sheaf, Christopher (author)Unsteady inlet flow distortion can influence the stability and performance of any propulsion system, in particular for more novel, short and slim intakes of future aero-engine configurations. As such, the requirement for measurement methods able to provide high spatial resolution data is important to aid the understanding of these flow fields...journal article 2024
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Geronzi, Leonardo (author), Fanni, Benigno Marco (author), De Jong, Bart (author), Roest, G.T.H. (author), Kenjeres, S. (author), Celi, Simona (author), Biancolini, Marco Evangelos (author)The treatment for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease relies on forced inhalation of drug particles. Their distribution is essential for maximizing the outcomes. Patient-specific computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations can be used to optimize these therapies. In this regard, this study focuses on creating a parametric...journal article 2024
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Zou, Yi (author), Zou, Ruiping (author), Wu, Yongli (author)The agglomeration of cohesive particles can deteriorate fluidization quality and cause the defluidization of a bed, which is a common issue found in the applications of fluidized beds. This study aims to gain a better understanding of particle cohesion on agglomeration/fluidization behaviors and the effective methods for achieving a better...journal article 2024
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van der Sande, P.C. (author), Wagner, E.C. (author), de Mooij, Jack (author), Meesters, G.M.H. (author), van Ommen, J.R. (author)Horizontal stirred bed reactors are widely used in the commercial manufacturing of polypropylene. However, a comprehensive understanding of the particle dynamics in horizontal stirred bed reactors remains elusive, primarily due to the lack of detailed experimental data. In this work, we studied the influence of operating parameters on the...journal article 2024
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Kim, S.S.R. (author), Vossepoel, F.C. (author)The particle filter is a data assimilation method based on importance sampling for state and parameter estimation. We apply a particle filter in two different quasi-static experiments with models of subsidence caused by a compacting reservoir. The first model considers uncorrelated model state variables and observations, with observed...journal article 2024
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Li, Tianzhi (author), Chen, Jian (author), Yuan, Shenfang (author), Zarouchas, D. (author), Sbarufatti, Claudio (author), Cadini, Francesco (author)Fatigue damage prognosis always requires a degradation model describing the damage evolution with time; thus, the prognostic performance highly depends on the selection of such a model. The best model should probably be case specific, calling for the fusion of multiple degradation models for a robust prognosis. In this context, this paper...journal article 2024
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Piaggio, A.L. (author), Smith, Geo (author), de Kreuk, M.K. (author), Lindeboom, R.E.F. (author)Particle-bubble collisions in dissolved air flotation (DAF) systems play a crucial role in the removal of total suspended solids (TSS). DAF particle-bubble collision models incorporate factors such as particle diameters, charge and density, bubble diameters, and collision factors. The challenge lies in accounting for the wide range of...journal article 2024
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van der Jagt, T.F.W. (author), Jongbloed, G. (author), Vittorietti, M. (author)Consider an opaque medium that contains 3D particles. All particles are convex bodies of the same shape, but they vary in size. The particles are randomly positioned and oriented within the medium and cannot be observed directly. Taking a planar section of the medium we obtain a sample of observed 2D section profile areas of the intersected...journal article 2024
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Kamphorst, R. (author), Wu, K. (author), van Baarlen, M. (author), Meesters, G.M.H. (author), van Ommen, J.R. (author)In this study, the impact of different vibrational modes on the fluidization characteristics of cohesive micro- and nano-silica powder was examined. Fractional pressure drop, bed expansion measurements, and X-ray imaging were utilized to characterize the fluidization quality. The densities of the emulsion phase at the top and bottom of the...journal article 2024
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Plastic particles affect N2O release via altering core microbial metabolisms in constructed wetlandsYang, X. (author), Chen, Yi (author), Liu, Tao (author), Zhang, Lu (author), Wang, Hui (author), Chen, Mengli (author), He, Qiang (author), Liu, G. (author), Ju, Feng (author)Constructed wetlands (CWs) have been proven to effectively immobilize plastic particles. However, little is known about the differences in the impact of varying sized plastic particles on nitrous oxide (N<sub>2</sub>O) release, as well as the intervention mechanisms in CWs. Here, we built a lab-scale wetland model and introduced plastic...journal article 2024