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Singh, Sampuran (author)Small satellites require efficient propulsion systems for attitude and orbit control. This thesis focuses on the development and characterization of two distinct types of micro-resistojet thrusters, namely Vaporizing Liquid Micro-resistojet (VLM) and Low Pressure Micro-resistojet (LPM). Both concepts are developed at TU Delft and are designed to...master thesis 2023
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Houtman, Willis (author)Swimming is a sport where an incremental gain in performance can lead to either a medal or leaving the swimmer empty-handed. In the front crawl, water is driven backwards by the limbs where most propulsive forces come from the hands. Two main stroke patterns can be observed, the ”straight I pull” is commonly taught to generate forces with drag,...master thesis 2023
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Hoeksma, Bram (author)Currently, our society faces a pressing challenge: global warming. The solution lies in the energy transition, which replaces fossil fuels with clean sources. This requires a global effort across all sectors, including shipping. While a significant portion of shipping relies on polluting fuels, the European Union’s Green Deal aims for climate...master thesis 2023
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Peeters, Michiel (author)In pursuit of cost-effective and sustainable space access, Dawn Aerospace is pioneering innovative launch systems. Their focus lies on a semi-reusable, two-stage-to-orbit launch vehicle, designed for horizontal take-off and landing. While current launch vehicles rely solely on rocket propulsion, the potential of airbreathing engines on the first...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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van den Berg, Ruben (author)The electric-pump cycle is a rocket engine configuration that uses an electric motor to power the pumps instead of a turbine. This offers several expected advantages such as simpler design, lower development costs, and easier restartability, but comes with reduced performance compared to conventional cycles. Previous research has primarily...master thesis 2023
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Tang, Xiaohan (author)Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) have become increasingly popular human motion estimation due to their portability, self-contained features, and cost-effectiveness compared to marker-based sensing systems which rely on external cameras to observe the position of the markers. Over the years, many studies have proposed various models and...master thesis 2023
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Fernández Martín, Enrique (author)Temporarily Captured Orbiters (TCOs) - also known as Earth’s mini-moons – are meter-size asteroid fragments temporarily trapped in the Earth-Moon system. TCOs are challenging to identify due to their small size and high speed. While only two TCOs have been confirmed so far, studies suggest a constant presence of at least one TCO at any given...master thesis 2023
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van Dam, Nathalie (author)Propulsion power is an important metric in wheelchair racing. For a flat surface, it can be estimated from the sum of friction power and kinetic power. Usually, to determine friction power, the rolling and air drag coefficient first need to be determined with coast-down tests or other time-consuming methods. The aim of this paper was to...master thesis 2023
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Dadoo, Vani (author), Jadhavrao, Vishwa (author), Vale de Almeida Norte, Marta (author), Aversa, Alberto (author), Fabrykiewicz, Ada (author), van der Spek, Bas (author), Broos, Sam (author), Savelberg, Thijs (author), Gniadek, Gosia (author), Dissel, Luca (author)Bachelor Thesis: Design Synthesis Exercise 2023<br/>Group 13: Electric General Aircraft<br/><i>in collaboration with</i><br/>Group 10: Mid-Flight Recharging System<br/><br/>Addressing the pressing need for sustainability amid climate change, the aviation sector is under pressure to mitigate its significant carbon emissions. As aviation accounts...bachelor thesis 2023
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Cowan, Sean (author)While the space industry expands rapidly and space exploration becomes ever more relevant, this thesis aims to automate the design of Multiple Gravity-Assist (MGA) transfers using low-thrust propulsion. In particular, during the preliminary design phase of space missions, the combinatorial complexity of MGA sequencing is large and current...master thesis 2023
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Topper, Friso (author)Boundary layer ingestion is an airframe-propulsion integration technology capable of enhancing aircraft propulsive efficiency. The Propulsive Fuselage Concept, a tube-and-wing layout with an rear-fuselage-mounted propulsor in the boundary layer ingestion configuration, especially takes advantage this. However, the relation between physical shape...master thesis 2023
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Formidabile, Martina (author)TOP contoured nozzles, with large area-ratios, are commonly employed in rocket propulsion systems as they feature an excellent thrust-to-weight ratio. A significant shortcoming to this design is that, during the startup and shutdown transients of a LRE, the internal nozzle flow progresses through a series of overexpanded flow states - Free Shock...master thesis 2023
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Verwer, Steven (author)The thesis explores designing an attitude and orbital control system for an autonomous 6U CubeSat near-Earth asteroid fly-by mission, aiming to conceptualize an off-the-shelf solution. It addresses selecting propulsion systems for interplanetary travel, reaction wheel desaturation, and attitude control during the mission.<br/><br/>Through a fuel...master thesis 2023
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Scoccimarro, Antonio (author)Hydrogen fuel cells are set to play an important role in decarbonizing the aviation sector. They operate at higher efficiencies than turbine engines, but their low operating temperature requires a dedicated thermal management system. The added drag, weight and parasitic power of such a system has a high impact on aircraft performance and its...master thesis 2023
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Janssen, Diederik (author)The dredging industry is a contributor to the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions due to the energy-intensive process of dredging and transporting sediment. This industry has to reduce the GHG emissions due to future possible restricting regulations on GHG emissions. The dredging industry is shifting towards more environmentally friendly fuels, but...master thesis 2023
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Trotta, Luca (author)High-frequency combustion instabilities represent the main technical risk faced by design engineers when developing new chemical rocket propulsion systems. Such instabilities are driven by the coupling between the flames’ heat release rate and the combustion chamber’s acoustic field. As such, they can only be assessed during detailed design...master thesis 2023
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Slagter, Simeon (author)Hybrid technology can significantly reduce fuel consumption and emission for vessels that have high power demand peaks followed by long periods of low loading. Hybrid technology refers to powertrain layouts that consist of hybrid propulsion and/or hybrid power supply. Advanced energy management strategies (EMS) are required to make optimal use...master thesis 2023
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Heringa, Louise (author)The first aim of this master thesis is to explore whether the normal force on the castor wheels can be estimated from IMU data using a machine learning approach. The second aim is to evaluate whether incorporating the changing load distribution due to trunk movement could improve the friction power estimation compared with neglecting changes in...master thesis 2023