Design of a high-speed 20,000 TEU nuclear container vessel

This thesis delves into the intricate process of formulating an answer to the pivotal research question: <br/><br/>"What are the design characteristics of an economic high speed nuclear container vessel?" <br/><br/>The report systematically unfolds in six chapters, primarily focusing on a comprehensive literature study. <br/><br/>The exploration...

Consensus in technology selection for small modular reactors

Small modular reactors are a new type of nuclear reactors with multiple advantages over conventional nuclear reactors. Due to their smaller size, they are safer than conventional nuclear reactors. They can be produced in factories, which solves the problem of nuclear energy projects going over budget due to delays at the installation site. With...

A novel suspended microchannel resonator design with a high Qf product

Suspended microchannel resonators are a kind of mechanical resonator with an embedded microchannel inside. This is done as for some samples it is convenient or even necessary to put the sample into a fluid. The sample can then travel through the channel and its mass can be determined. The channel also simplifies placement of the samples compared...

Measuring atto-grams of buoyant mass using silicon dioxide suspended microchannel resonators

In connection with growing in applications of nanoparticles in various industrial sectors such as cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, the demand for in-line identification and characterization of nanoparticles suspended in fluids has increased. In addition to that, nanoparticles in general and nanoplastics in particular, can easily contaminate air...

The role of hydrogen in the ecological benefits of ultra low sulphur diesel production and use: An LCA benchmark

Desulphurization of oil-based fuels is common practice to mitigate the ecological burden to ecosystems and human health of SO_x emissions. In many countries, fuels for vehicles are restricted to 10 ppm sulphur. For marine fuels, low sulphur contents are under discussion. The environmental impact of desulphurization processes is,...