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Huisman, Ike (author)This research is about the contribution of community engagement professionals (CEPs) to project result. CEPs focus mainly on stakeholder management but also have other responsibilities like permits, claim handling and cables and pipes detection. There are several studies on stakeholder management and its importance, however, there are no studies...master thesis 2023
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Deivamani, Karthikeyan (author)The increasing adoption of renewable energy sources, particularly photovoltaic (PV) systems in residential sectors has raised important energy balancing challenges due to the intermittent nature of energy generation. To address these challenges and prioritize cost savings for residential consumers, this research investigates the integration of...master thesis 2023
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Warringa, Bob (author)Modern manufacturing operations rely on accurate, real time data for efficient operation and control of the production process. Many small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) still operate with legacy assets, limiting their access to a clear data picture. This thesis research and its design solutions help SMEs gain real time insights into their...master thesis 2023
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Hsieh, Ping-Yu (author)In this graduation thesis, the evolution of Adidas's product development process is explored, focusing on the introduction of a Adizero footwear Fuzzy Front-End aimed at enhancing brand credibility and user experience through agile, user-centric design methods. This stage, a crucial part of the development of Adidas Adizero Footwear, prioritizes...master thesis 2023
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Verberne, Leon (author)The Dutch government published a Climate Accord in 2019 which stated that all houses in the Netherlands should be heated without CO<sub>2</sub> emissions. The Dutch built environment is currently being heated with natural gas which forces actors within the heating system of the Dutch built environment to look for new technologies. At the same...master thesis 2023
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Savitri Dinar Wulandari, Savitri (author)With the expansion of infrastructure projects in the Netherlands in terms of size and complexity, government bodies are increasingly inclined towards adopting a programmatic approach for managing multiple projects. This approach incorporates innovations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in achieving program objectives. However, the...master thesis 2023
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van den Brink, Mark (author)Capillary barrier systems (CBSs) have been demonstrated to be effective in deviating infiltration in a landfill cover. However, their performance when combined with a cover soil optimised for methane oxidation had not been tested in the field yet. This study aimed to describe the water balance of a test field where such a configuration was built...master thesis 2023
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van der Hucht, Laura (author)This thesis examines the role of the concepts of “Build Back Better”, “Disaster Cycle”, and “Sustainability” in water management and the possibility of the interactions between these concepts when designing water management infrastructure. Especially in cases where the disaster cycle is relatively short: 10 to 15 years between disasters.<br/>...master thesis 2023
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Zhang, Qiwen (author)Sewage systems hold a critical function within the fabric of urban infrastructure, primarily by ensuring efficient wastewater management. Within this network, sewage pumping stations emerge as important components. The performance of such stations is susceptible to being undermined by system failures and malfunctions, which can cause significant...master thesis 2023
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Delval, Mona (author)Food loss and waste (FLW) generation is a global issue that has recently gained an increasing attention. It has previously been estimated that approximately one third of all food globally produced is wasted. Recently, other accounts have been made, for various food products and focusing on various geographical scopes, sometimes disaggregating...master thesis 2023
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Risang Aludityo, Risang (author)The Construction Industry holds an important role by contributing around 6% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) based on data from Market Prospects. Despite this substantial contribution, numerous projects within the industry struggle to attain their objectives effectively. Project uniqueness, coupled with the impact of project complexity, leads...master thesis 2023
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Göbbels, Joost (author)Through the expansion of large-scale service systems and the exponential growth of data generated by complex IT infrastructure components, gaining a comprehensive overview of the different levels of service within an IT system has become increasingly challenging. In particular, this brought to the fore the question from a large commercial bank...master thesis 2023
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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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Fan, Joyce (author)The integration of Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) into Taiwan's smart grid infrastructure has been a cornerstone in enhancing energy efficiency. However, uncertainties persisted regarding the extent to which HEMS could effectively bridge the energy efficiency gap. This study investigated HEMS' role as boundary objects, capable of...master thesis 2023
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SRIKRISHNA, ANAND (author)Fuel consumption reduction in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) powertrains has been an important area of research over the past few decades. HEV powertrains have two energy sources : fuel and battery. The important task of splitting the energy/power demand between both these sources is performed by the Energy Management Systems (EMS). There are...master thesis 2023
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Abhyankar, Aashay (author)Global average temperatures are setting new records compared to the previous decade, primarily due to the accumulation of greenhouse gases such as CO<sub>2</sub>. The growth potential in emerging economies worsens the current global situation. These CO<sub>2</sub> emissions are needed to be curtained and efforts are underway. The emissions...master thesis 2023
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den Ouden, Nika (author)This graduation project focuses on the problem of solid waste, specifically passenger waste at Schiphol Airport. The project aimed to enhance passenger separation behaviour to reduce the amount of residual waste that would be incinerated. <br/><br/>The project began by exploring the FF3 bin's context, including its attributes, pilot tests, waste...master thesis 2023
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Uncovering a Sonic Blue Ocean: Moving towards a more inclusive commercial background music ecosystemMathur, Tanai (author)Be it for providing a positive customer experience, a holistic brand identity, or a way to combat stress and exertion, background music has been used by businesses for profit since the invention of the phonograph. (Thompson, 1995) Modern technology enables this to happen fast, and tailors it to the needs of the business. Kollekt.fm is an...master thesis 2023
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van der Arend, Jelle (author)The increasing awareness and urgency of climate change have led to an increase in investments and research into power sources not reliant on fossil fuels. Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells are a promising technology for automotive, maritime, and auxiliary power applications converting chemical energy into electricity. In order for this...master thesis 2023