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Bakker, Tristan (author)To reduce greenhouse gas emissions in aviation, innovative propulsion systems such as battery-powered electric aviation are essential. These systems are carbon neutral when powered by 100% green electricity. However, widespread adoption requires overcoming challenges including improving energy density, lowering costs, and maintaining safe...master thesis 2024
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Langer, J.K.A. (author)Indonesia has been dependent on its abundant coal reserves to meet its increasing electricity demand. The Indonesian government is aware of the negative environmental effects of coal combustion and pledged to become carbon neutral by 2060 or earlier by transitioning towards renewables. In principle, it is known that Indonesia has large renewable...doctoral thesis 2024
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Rinaldi, Lorenzo (author), Golinucci, Nicolò (author), Guerrieri, Giulia (author), Sanvito, F.D. (author), Rocco, Matteo Vincenzo (author), Colombo, Emanuela (author)Investing in low-carbon technologies, including light-duty vehicles, is a strategy to decarbonize the residential sector and private mobility. This work aims to assess the parameters driving the economic convenience of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for a household, and what are the economic implications of BEV adoption on the total cost of...journal article 2024
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Zoutendijk, M. (author)The aerospace industry annually provides transport for billions of passengers along trillions of kilometers. The industry is continuously aiming to provide these services in a more efficient and sustainable way. One possibility is to consider improving airside airport operations, both current types and those expected in the near future....doctoral thesis 2024
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Irazoqui Ahlig, Diego (author)Decarbonizing industrial processes by transitioning to carbon-neutral energy sources poses significant challenges for industrial operations. The integration of technologies such as Power-To-Heat (PtH) with electric boilers and furnaces, Power-To-Gas (PtG) facilities employing electrolyzers, variable speed drives for energy-intensive machinery,...master thesis 2024
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Shanmugam Anandan, Kalaivanan (author)Green hydrogen produced by water electrolysis is one of the most promising technologies to realize the most effective way of utilizing intermittent renewable energy globally. Among the various electrolysis technologies, the emerging Anion-Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis (AEMWE) shows promising potential for producing green hydrogen at a...master thesis 2024
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de Bruijn, May (author)Accurate placement of screws in spinal surgery is vital to mitigate risks like instability, nerve damage, or spinal cord injury, which can lead to various complications such as pain, sensory loss, muscle weakness, or paralysis below the injury site [33]. However, success rates in screw placement vary widely, ranging from 27.6% to 100% [56].<br/>...master thesis 2024
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Patidar, Avani (author)The aviation industry's shift towards sustainable propulsion, notably hydrogen-electric propulsion (HEPS), underscores the need to grasp its effects on flight procedures and pilot duties. This research aims to develop a HEPS engine powertrain model for evaluating its influence on flight procedures, especially during critical phases like go...master thesis 2024
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van der Voort, Sven (author)Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) are confronted with a significant challenge to expand the capacity of the electricity distribution grid to facilitate the energy transition. Grid expansion planning for the distribution grid is a complex problem with many constraints and objectives. Earlier research has focused on metaheuristics such as...master thesis 2024
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Engelhard, Vincent (author)This study addresses the revenue losses from network congestion of an Offshore Wind Farm (OWF) resulting from the implementation of an Offshore Bidding Zone (OBZ) and explores potential measures to mitigate these effects. The quantitative analysis involves a model that simulates a hypothetical OWF located in the North Sea between Norway and the...master thesis 2024
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Wagener, Claire (author)This master thesis provides a review of dynamic energy contracts and their role in shifting electricity consumption in households in the Netherlands. In this research the mixed-methods approach is used to identify changes in electricity consumption behavior of consumers with a dynamic energy contract compared to consumers with a fixed energy...master thesis 2024
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Lauwers, Bart (author)This research explores the integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into the logistics of bulk-liquid transportation, specifically within Heineken Netherlands’ operations, using a two-echelon network. This study is pivotal as it aligns with global moves towards zero-emission regulations and sustainability in logistics. The primary question it...master thesis 2024
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Warmerdam, Sam (author)This study explores the integration of diverse flexible assets, including electric vehicles (EVs), stationary battery energy storage (BESS), heat-pumps and photovoltaics, into a localised smart grid to enhance aFRR ancillary service provision and lower overall grid costs. The performance of the grid was evaluated by simulating and analysing...master thesis 2024
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Dundulis, Tomas (author)The concept of Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) aircraft holds great promise in achieving the goals outlined in Flightpath 2050. This involves utilizing electricity to power propellers and enhancing overall flight performance through interactions between the wings and propellers. This thesis investigates the stability and control aspects of...master thesis 2024
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van Noort, Siebren (author)The introduction of electric buses (EBs) is required in order to achieve global greenhouse emission goals. However, operating an electric bus fleet (EBF) requires careful consideration of both the mobility and energy systems in charging strategies. In literature and in real life many cases show careful consideration of only one of the systems...master thesis 2024
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Zwartveld, Stef (author)Subjective tinnitus is a sensation of sound without an external source. There is no clear understanding of the cause and pathology of tinnitus.<br/><br/>Literature suggests a combination of deafferentation of the tonotopic map , the Bayesian brain model, and the triple mode network, creating one combined hypothesis for tinnitus pathology. Based...master thesis 2024
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den Bakker, Yvonne (author)E-mobility, in particular electric vehicles (EVs), play a crucial role in the energy transition. While businesses are increasingly adopting EVs, there is still a lot of opportunity to grow. One aspect of this growth is the way these vehicles are used by companies, especially when it comes to the logistics of EV charging. To encourage companies...master thesis 2024
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Helfferich, Florens (author)The tissue electrical properties of conductivity and permittivity affect the interactions of electromagnetic fields in the body. These properties vary throughout the different tissues as the tissue structure and composition varies. In this thesis, medical imaging and diagnosis is used as primary example to motivate exploration of a novel...master thesis 2024
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Esmeijer, Marja (author)The Netherlands aims to have a carbon-neutral energy system by 2050. Hydrogen is seen as an important energy carrier that can contribute to this transition. Not only can hydrogen potentially decarbonise industry, transportation, and possibly agriculture and the built environment, but it can also be used to store electricity for longer periods....master thesis 2024
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Chai, Anbang (author)The Optimal Power Flow (OPF) problem, a cornerstone of power system operations, has gained increased attention since its inception by Carpentier in 1962. OPF is fundamentally an optimization challenge aimed at enhancing electric power system operations within the bounds of physical and operational constraints. Over the decades, various...master thesis 2024