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Akaouche, Anass (author), Hameed, muasser (author)This report presents an energy transition model that emphasizes the importance of prioritizing innovation. It demonstrates the potential energy savings achievable through the installation of insulation layers. Additionally, it explores the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and its influence on energy consumption within the...bachelor thesis 2023
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Pekelharing, Floor (author)The energy transition is a pressing and widely debated topic in society and is creating global challenges. As the switch is made to sustainable energy carriers, more pressure is being put on to our electricity grids and the network operators managing them. They, however, face the uncertain future capacity needs of the grid and operate in a...master thesis 2023
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Lin, Chia Yu (author)Local energy cooperatives are pivotal in decentralizing and democratizing the energy system. This research aims to provide a roadmap for creating energy cooperatives that address energy poverty in the Netherlands, emphasizing the potential for a just energy transition. <br/><br/>This project bridges the realms of theory and empirical research in...master thesis 2023
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Kiecana, A. (author)The growing demand for energy highlights the need for developing more efficient and environmentally friendly technologies. Magnetic cooling based on the magnetocaloric effect is a promising alternative for compressor-based refrigeration. Among various magnetocaloric materials, Mn-based alloys appear especially attractive due to their low cost,...doctoral thesis 2023
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Shetty, Varun (author)The energy transition is a fundamental shift in the world’s energy landscape, aimed at reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to a more sustainable, low-carbon energy system. This transition is closely aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement, the landmark international treaty adopted in 2015, which seeks to limit global warming, with...master thesis 2023
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Shen, Q. (author)Magnetic refrigeration is based on the magnetocaloric effect (MCE) and has attracted considerable attention due to its potentially higher energy efficiency, environmental friendliness and quietness compared to conventional vapour compression refrigeration. Boosting giant MCE materials with a magnetoelastic transition into commercial applications...doctoral thesis 2023
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den Hartog, Harry (author)How can the Global North oriented and welfare state rooted Sustainability Transitions theories be enriched with the Chinese and communist state rooted Ecological Civilization thinking that has been included in the Chinese constitution since 2007, to make it able to evaluate the making of the direct-controlled municipality Shanghai into an...doctoral thesis 2023
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Tian, X. (author)This study investigates the application of inverse modeling in numerical geo-energy scenarios such as petroleum, geothermal, and CCS projects. The study aims to enhance model accuracy and predictive capabilities for real-world applications. The focus lies on the implementation of the inverse modeling framework within the open-source simulator...doctoral thesis 2023
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Zoppini, G. (author)The research presented in this thesis focuses on the receptivity to surface roughness of swept wing boundary layers dominated by crossflow instabilities (CFI), providing insights into how surface roughness can be used to passively control the developing instabilities. Discrete roughness elements (DRE) arrays and distributed randomized roughness...doctoral thesis 2023
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Lam, Sam (author)Wall-modeled large eddy simulations (WMLES) are becoming an increasingly viable tool to study complex unsteady turbulent flows. Conventional wall models applied in these simulations are however not applicable to laminar boundary layers. While these encompass only a tiny fraction of the total surface area, erroneous predictions in this region of...master thesis 2023
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Chen, Ying (author)The emissions of the transport sector inside the EU-27 have risen by 33 % between 1990 and 2019. A modal shift from unsustainable transport towards more environmentally friendly transport modes can be taken as one solution to mitigate the overall emission of the transport sector. In this paper, multiple open-source models and databases are...master thesis 2023
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ABOUTALEBI, NEGAR (author)The existing high level of greenhouse emissions and raw material consumption are the current concerns in the infrastructure sector. On the other hand, the programs for renovating the aged and overloaded infrastructures are currently under progress as substantial national programs with circularity targets in the Dutch context, involving various...master thesis 2023
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Dieben, Daniek (author)Our current food system puts a lot of pressure on our planet, global health, animal welfare, and creates an unfair agricultural economy. One of the strategies to decrease this pressure while serving the growing population is the protein transition. As Weinricht (2018) states, “Shifting our collective diet from eating mainly animal proteins to...master thesis 2023
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Jin, Yichen (author)Background<br/>This project belongs to the IEBB project, which advocates for the renovation of ‘zero energy houses’ (ZEH) that synergize insulation and heat pump systems for energy conservation. The ZEH’s energy-saving efficiency depends on user behaviour. From a systems perspective, improper human interactions hinder energy saving, while...master thesis 2023
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Cabral de Noronha e Menezes, Inês (author)As the transition towards a sustainable energy system gains momentum, the concept of energy hubs has emerged as a promising solution to make the existing energy system more efficient. This thesis aims to investigate the contribution of energy hubs to network management in the Dutch energy system. The research questions focus on identifying the...master thesis 2023
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Wesseling, Yme (author)The EU strives to lower greenhouse gas emissions. To reach this goal, many energy intensive processes in the residential sector such as heating and transportation will be electrified using heat pumps and electric vehicles (EVs) respectively. Simultaneously, a transition of electricity generation to sustainable sources will take place,...master thesis 2023
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Subramanian, Manjula (author)Sustainable energy transition is the need of the hour, more so, because of the accelerated effects of climate change. This necessitates rapid, continuous, and persuasive political and technological approaches to enable an ecosystem of green alternatives for countries to support their net-zero ambitions. One such emerging technology approach is...master thesis 2023
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Alvarez Torres, Jeronimo (author)In the face of the current environmental crisis led by the extended use of fossil fuels to cover society’s energy needs, sustainability objectives have been defined around the world. In the European Union, the European Green Deal has emerged as a leading guideline for its member states to achieve energy neutrality by 2050. The Netherlands has...master thesis 2023
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Wolters, Sybren (author)Climate change has devastating effects on society, increasing the risk of natural disasters and associated health issues. These effects are caused by the greenhouse gases emitted by humans. Aligned with the Paris Agreement, the Dutch government aims to achieve a 100% reduction in emissions by 2050, striving for climate neutrality.<br/><br/...master thesis 2023
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Janoff, Philipp (author)Leading edge roughness is an important challenge for the wind energy industry as blades are permanently exposed to the damaging impacts of the environment. The contamination due to impact of insects, ice accretion and dust; as well as the erosion of the blade due to rain, debris and abrasive airborne particles increase roughness upon the surface...master thesis 2023