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Borgart, A. (author)Shell structures can be either calculated with complex mathematics and differential geometry, or with the help of finite element method (FEM) software. Neither method gives the designer sufficient insight about the behaviour of the shell in the early design stage. The first method is for most designers too complex, it requires proficiency in at...doctoral thesis 2024
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Roy, N. (author)Interactive information retrieval (IIR) is a user-centered approach to information seeking and retrieval. In this paradigm, the search process is not confined to a single query and a static set of results. Instead, it emphasises the active involvement of users in refining their information needs, iteratively modifying queries, and exploring...doctoral thesis 2024
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van Kessel, Sylvana (author)The evaluation process of tender bids in area development by Ontwikkelingsmaatschappij het Nieuwe Westland (ONW) is addressed, which currently uses non-quantified selection criteria to find developers, one of them being 'Vision of Sustainability'. With sustainability gaining importance, this research aims to enhance the tender process by...master thesis 2024
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Touloujian, Hovsep (author)Rechargeable Lithium(Li)-Ion Batteries are a ubiquitous element of modern technology, as they pertain to efficient and sustainable energy storage for Electric Vehicles (EVs), as well as wind and solar farms. In the last decades, the production and design of such batteries and their adjacent embedded control, charging, and safety protocols,...master thesis 2024
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Kocken, Maik (author)<b>Purpose</b>. Dutch universities must cope with evolving demand when aligning their real estate, facing uncertainty due to dynamic trends and a relatively static portfolio. The result is a strategy moving towards a resilient, shared and centralised campus, emphasising multi-purpose spaces. This shift involves shared building use, a strategy of...master thesis 2024
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Taets van Amerongen, Charlotte (author)The aviation sector, responsible for approximately 2% of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, is projected to grow 4-6 times by 2050, conflicting with the European Union’s Green Deal target of achieving net-zero emissions by the same year. While aircraft electrification offers a promising solution, its application is largely limited to...master thesis 2024
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Verhoog, Max (author)With the shift to renewable energy becoming more important than ever before and offshore wind farms being one of the sustainable energy resources available, many offshore wind farms are currently being built. <br/>One of the difficulties of these wind farms built with monopiles is that the monopiles and electricity cables must be protected from...master thesis 2024
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Raue, Timothy (author)This thesis introduces a new computational methodology to solve partial differential equations within cracked domains, focusing on coupling in-crack physics with the adjacent environment. The crack is represented discretely, allowing to describe explicitly the crack opening, which is a key parameter in the description of the in-crack physics....master thesis 2024
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Versloot, Doris (author)This thesis investigates how electronic products can be designed for effective recycling, which can reduce the demand for critical raw materials and mitigate environmental and human health risks through the safe removal of hazardous substances. In collaboration with an electronics recycling facility, this study provides practical insights into e...master thesis 2024
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Wang, Zhiheng (author)Machine learning has revolutionized recommendation systems by employing ranking models for personalized item suggestions. Despite their effectiveness, learning-to-rank (LTR) models often operate as complex systems, making it difficult to discern the factors influencing their ranking decisions. This lack of transparency raises concerns about...master thesis 2024
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Novikov, A. (author)Safe and sustainable exploitation of geo-energy resources requires not only a comprehensive evaluation of the performance and economics of the corresponding projects but also the assessments of the associated risks, including the risk of induced seismicity. Indeed, seismic events may arise from the reactivation of natural faults and fractures...doctoral thesis 2024
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Grigoryants, Erik (author)Wind energy is a crucial component of the ongoing energy transition. Over the past decade, technologies in this field have advanced significantly. Currently, the industry is following a trend of increasing the size of wind turbines, both onshore and offshore units. However, this trend brings about complexities in design, maintenance, and...master thesis 2024
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Zeelenberg, Pieter (author)In the report the plate buckling verification for stiffened plates subjected to combinations of biaxial in-plane normal stress, in-plane shear stress and out-of-plane loads is performed based on Eurocodes and relevant literature. A normative panel is selected from the structure to go through the calculations step-by-step. As not much literature...student report 2024
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Zhang, A. (author)Bio-mediated methods, such as microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) and enzyme induced carbonate precipitation (EICP), have gained considerable attention as alternatives to invasive ground improvement techniques. MICP and EICP use biogeochemical processes to drive carbonate precipitation and bind soil grains, thereby improving the...doctoral thesis 2024
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Kolset, Alexander (author)In recent years, there has been growing interest in exploring the deployment of wave energy converters (WECs) in remote and harsh environments. However, research in this area remains limited, particularly concerning offshore environments with sea ice. This study focuses on investigating the energy production and economic feasibility of a point...master thesis 2024
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Kiewiet de Jonge, Fenna (author)District heating leverages centralised, high efficiency combined heat and power (CHP) systems. It uses waste heat to lower energy consumption and reduce greenhouse emissions. The system also supports renewable energy sources like geothermal and biomass, providing a sustainable heating alternative.<br/><br/>This report examines a nonlinear...bachelor thesis 2024
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Kootte, M.E. (author)Integrated electrical power flow simulations are concerned with solving the steady-state load flow problem on integrated transmission and distribution electricity networks. We have developed a framework to run these simulations efficiently, whilst keeping in mind the differences between these network types and accommodating the practical...doctoral thesis 2024
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Long, Youyuan (author)In Inverse Optimization (IO), it is hypothesized that experts, when making decisions, implicitly engage in solving an optimization problem. If we can reconstruct this optimization problem using the decision data of the expert, then the behavior of the expert can be emulated. In this thesis, a novel inverse optimization model, Kernel Inverse...master thesis 2024
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Blom, Sjoerd (author)The Dutch energy landscape is becoming more complex due to various interacting factors and uncertainties, creating what are known as "wicked problems" that demand collaborative solutions. This study addresses knowledge gaps by developing a collaborative guide for fostering effective Multi-Stakeholder Collaborations (MSCs) that can endure over...master thesis 2024
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Ren, S. (author)The increasing popularity of sustainable asphalt pavement stems from its advantageous attributes, such as cost-saving, environmental protection, and reductions in energy and material consumption. Although there is a desire to maximize the reuse of reclaimed asphalt (RA) waste materials in road construction, this is hindered by the poor...doctoral thesis 2024