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Deutman, Max (author)This thesis titled "Addressing voltage sag contribution of an optimally sized Industrial Hybrid Power System" introduces a framework for sizing an industrial Hybrid Power System (HPS) to minimise Cost and CO2 emissions relative to connecting the industrial site directly to the grid with the help of a genetic algorithm, specifically NSGA-II. The...master thesis 2023
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de Haan, Stijn (author)In this thesis, both a 10 MW Alkaline Electrolyser (AE) and a 10 MW Proton-Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyser system are evaluated through a comprehensive techno-economic feasibility study, spanning a 25-year operational lifespan. The systems are designed to serve a dual function, producing green hydrogen at 350 bar for utilisation at a...master thesis 2023
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Wienk, Iris (author)The Netherlands is confronted with challenges such as traffic congestion, overburdened public transportation, and obesity. These issues could potentially be mitigated by elevating the cycling modal share. To attain this objective, the Dutch central government has introduced a range of strategies aimed at fostering commuter cycling. This study...master thesis 2023
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den Tonkelaar, Bram (author)To keep the global warming of the Earth to a minimum, the greenhouse gas emissions need to be reduced. Van Oord aims to be carbon neutral by 2050; therefore, Van Oord is exploring alternative fuels. Ammonia is a promising option to use as a fuel due to the forty times lower well-to-wake emissions than MGO when it is produced with green energy....master thesis 2023
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Lin, Hanzhang (author)High Performance Computing (HPC) facilities play a crucial role in acceler- ating Electronic Design Automation (EDA) procedures at NXP Semiconduct- ors. The increasing number of job requests and workloads has led to a surge in memory demand, which is a costly resource. To address this, we leverage memory swap space on disk as a more affordable...master thesis 2023
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Steensma, Tijmen (author)The Green Deal (Fetting, 2020), initiated by the European Commission, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the EU to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels (International Panel of Climate Change, 2022). The EU focuses on energy that is acceptable, applicable, available, and affordable – referring...master thesis 2023
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Żarnowska, Agata (author)The current impact of the aviation industry on climate change poses little choice for aviation companies but to invest in sustainability. One way to do this is to develop and implement sustainable innovations in aircraft. However, the question is how it can be validated whether an innovation is sustainable. To do so, this research uses...master thesis 2023
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Ortiz Torres, Nathalia (author)The report focuses on the analysis of a cost-optimal hydrogen network in Europe within the context of an integrated energy system. It addresses the need for understanding the required capacity and spatial distribution of hydrogen infrastructure to meet the growing demand for clean energy carriers. Previous studies often overlook the integration...master thesis 2023
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van der Storm, Geraldine (author)In the upcoming years the Municipality of Amsterdam has to cope with renovation works to approximately 200 kilometers of quay walls and 800 bridges. These projects need to be executed in the least burdensome manner, which is why executing parties are obliged to perform their construction logistics via waterways instead of the road. Stakeholders...master thesis 2023
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Jansen, Dirk (author)Land subsidence poses significant damage risks to residential real estate, including pile rot, differential settlements, pluvial flood risk, and dewatering risk amounting tens of thousands of euros. In the Netherlands, the number of affected houses has surpassed one million and is estimated to reach two million, accounting for a quarter of all...master thesis 2023
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Goudswaard, Rik (author)Aircraft emissions can pose a health threat by degrading air quality. The actual pollution footprint of aircraft is however not well understood. This research therefore explores the potential of performing near-runway measurements with low-cost sensor nodes to analyse the plume composition and pollutant contribution of individual aircraft. The...master thesis 2023
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Otten, Janske (author)Heavy-duty road transport needs to make a transition to become climate neutral in 2050. Not considering the negative impact on the environment, road transport remains a competitive way of transportation in the hinterland of maritime ports. Policymakers and strategists of the Port Authority have a lack of knowledge to decarbonize heavy-duty...master thesis 2023
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Kantawala, Naeem (author)The Netherlands aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 49% before 2030, with the built environment contributing 15% of these emissions largely due to the heavy reliance on natural gas to meet space heating demands. To phase out natural gas, alternatives such as heat pumps and district heat networks are being considered. However, adapting...master thesis 2023
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Nijenhuis, Jonathan (author), Zunderman, Timo (author)This thesis describes the design and implementation of a controller and GUI for an AI loudspeaker filter design program. This program uses a genetic algorithm to create a combination of analog passive filters, one for each driver in a loudspeaker system. In the controller, two cost functions are designed to evaluate these filter combinations,...bachelor thesis 2023
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van Lieshout, Ana (author)Prisons serve as amplifiers of Tuberculosis (TB) transmission due to overpopulation, lack of hygiene, and bad ventilation [Mabud et al., 2019] [Baussano et al., 2010]. The risk of TB is elevated during and after incarceration, only returning to the general population’s risk seven years after liberation. This is an indication that formerly...bachelor thesis 2023
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Frick, Oskar (author)This report investigates the potential use of Phase Change Material (PCM) technology in poorly insulated lightweight homes in the Netherlands. The aim is to develop a cost-effective and easy-to-install PCM product that can decrease energy consumption through passive heating and cooling. The proposed design involves a multi-layer curtain system...master thesis 2023
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Mellink, Max (author)While urban development is essential to keep our cities alive, existing buildings and structures are essential for communities to thrive. Moreover, this development needs to minimise construction waste and pollution, which means that it is illogical to demolish existing buildings that contain valuable resources. However, transformation is often...master thesis 2023
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Azcarate Aguerre, J.F. (author)Accelerating strategic investment in an energy- and material resource-efficient built environment<br/><br/>The de-carbonisation of the built environment hinges on the use of clean, renewable energy and the conservation of materials and components within circular reprocessing loops. The Façades-as-a-Service research concept aims to accelerate the...doctoral thesis 2023
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Zijlstra, Noah (author)The construction sector significantly contributes to global waste generation and greenhouse gas emissions, leading to environmental issues such as climate change, global warming, and resource depletion. The conventional linear economy in the construction sector follows a take-make-waste approach, resulting in adverse environmental impacts. The...master thesis 2023
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Sihlovec, Oliver (author)Scientific problems are often concerned with optimization of control variables of complex systems, for instance hyperparameters of machine learning models. A popular solution for such intractable environments is Bayesian optimization. However, many implementations disregard dynamic evaluation costs associated with the optimization procedure....bachelor thesis 2023