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Sai Nair, Vishnu (author)This thesis investigates and compares the performance of HVDC protection algorithms in terms of their sensitivity, selectivity, speed, and robustness. The threshold determination process for each algorithm has been described in detail as well. Each algorithm is tested under various fault resistances, and fault distances to test the sensitivity...master thesis 2023
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Lafuente Arjona, Oscar (author)Military ground vehicles require protection against ballistic threats encountered in the battlefield. Traditionally used armour steel dramatically increases the weight of a vehicle, decreasing its mobility and hampering its capability of carrying payload. The development of new material and protection concepts, namely non-metallic armours, that...master thesis 2023
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Sukchaiwan, Emmy (author)The Falsterbo Peninsula is a low-lying area that provides a home to 7,000 residents, as well as various bird and vegetation species. To protect this densely populated area, the municipality was granted a permit to build flood protections. As part of the strategy, the dune system in the study area will be used as natural barriers against storm...master thesis 2023
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Zou, Jinyi (author)This thesis aims to assess robustness of networks by evaluating the performance of node attack strategies, the applicability and accuracy of different approaches, and to increase robustness of networks through analysing protecting methods, including link addition and node protection strategies. To be specific, the relative size of the Largest...master thesis 2023
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van Leiden, Jarno (author)Climate change is intensifying severe weather and flood hazards, putting riverfront residents at growing risk. Although existing public flood defences like dikes and nature-based solutions offer protection, recent events like those in Limburg in 2021 highlight the need to address flood risk at the homeowner level. With the expectation that...master thesis 2023
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Residual Ground Fault Detector for Bipolar LVDC Grids: A Novel Approach towards Selective ProtectionBalaji Subramanian, Balaji (author)LVDC Distribution systems are becoming popular due to the avenue of integrating renewable energy sources on a large scale. Predominant DC based power system architecture has been predicted to serve the needs of a sustainable society that holds the capability to self-generate, share, and trade power produced from renewable energy sources. Bottom ...master thesis 2023
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Lung, Stefan (author)Rowhammer is a security exploit used to cause bit errors DRAM chips. Newer DRAM technologies are becoming more vulnerable to rowhammer attacks, and existing protec- tion methods are starting to reach their limits. This thesis provides methods for DRAM characterization by means of reverse engineering, an in-depth analysis of vulnerable cells...master thesis 2023
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Mosselaar, Matthijs (author)Zero emission fuels and reducing emissions are important topics in all transport sectors and hybrid systems play a key role in the transition towards full decarbonization. This thesis studies the components that are found in hybrid maritime electrical power systems and their influence on power...master thesis 2023
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Quintana Arntz, Vicente (author)This research project delves into the potentials of material jetting printing through an exploration of voxel printing techniques that integrate solids and liquids. The focus centers on assessing the shock absorption (SA) capabilities of diverse samples incorporating varying materials and printing patterns. The key materials employed in this...master thesis 2023
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Rapisarda, Claudio (author)Future Mars exploration missions require safe and controlled landing on the planet’s surface. Conventional entry, descent and landing (EDL) technologies, such as parachutes and rigid aeroshells, face limitations in meeting increasing demands for heavier payloads, harsher entry conditions, and desired landing locations due to their limited...master thesis 2023
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Wu, Chun-Yen (author)The increasing focus on sustainable living and the need to reduce dependency on fossil fuels has led to a growing interest in renewable energy sources. Among these, the wind energy sector has not only experienced significant growth in terms of numbers but also in size. Larger turbines lead to more severe leading-edge erosion and further increase...master thesis 2023
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Lodewijks, Emilie (author)The Maldivian Islands are facing multiple challenges, including sea level rise, coastal erosion, and poor waste management. This research explores the development of a future-proof system using recycled plastic waste in order to protect the islands. The developed system includes an engineered artificial reef design, which is acting as wave...master thesis 2023
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Guis, Sanne (author)REV’IT! would like their first road racing boot on the racetrack before the racing season 2024 for the riders they sponsor in the MotoGP Championship. These riders wear everything REV’IT! from the neck down, except for boots. For boots, they currently have to arrange another sponsor deal with one of the direct competitors of REV’IT!. As contact...master thesis 2023
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Noll, B.L. (author)Floods appear in many of the world's oldest stories (i.e. Noah and the Arc in the Abrahamic religions, Manu in Hinduism, and the Gun-Yu myth in Chinese mythology). When observed historically, they often have an element of mysticism about them, symbolizing eradication and rebirth. In the present, however, there is little that is mystical about...doctoral thesis 2023
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van Pampus, Murielle (author)Mangroves can provide coastal protection by attenuating waves, currents, and trapping sediment (Menéndez et al., 2020; Bao, 2011). The effect of mangroves on the hydrodynamics depends on their size, location, density, distribution and morphology of the vegetation (Mendez and Losada, 2004). Mangrove loss during storm events will therefore impact...master thesis 2023
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Pillado, B. (author), Mingo, B. (author), del Olmo, R. (author), Matykina, E. (author), Kooijman, A.M. (author), Gonzalez Garcia, Y. (author), Arrabal, R. (author), Mohedano, M. (author)Zinc aluminium (Zn-Al) and lithium aluminium (Li-Al) – layered double hydroxides (LDH) coatings with incorporated inhibitors (Li−, Mo− and W−based) were successfully synthesized on AZ31 Mg alloy. Zn−Al LDH W and Li−Al LDH Li showed the highest corrosion resistance and were selected for further evaluation. SEM cross−section examination...journal article 2023
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Liu, Tong (author), Zhang, Dawei (author), Zhang, Rongjun (author), Wang, Jinke (author), Ma, Lingwei (author), Keil, Patrick (author), Mol, J.M.C. (author), Li, Xiaogang (author)Organic coatings are one of the most used and versatile technologies to mitigate corrosion of metals. However, organic coatings are susceptible to defects and damages that may not be easily detected. If not repaired timely, these defects may develop into major coating failures due to corrosion occurring in the damaged region, thereby limiting...journal article 2023
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Marin-Diaz, Beatriz (author), van der Wal, Daphne (author), Kaptein, Leon (author), Martinez-Garcia, Pol (author), Lashley, Christopher H. (author), de Jong, Kornelis (author), Nieuwenhuis, Jan Willem (author), Govers, Laura L. (author), Olff, Han (author), Bouma, Tjeerd J. (author)Salt marshes fronting coastal structures, such as seawalls and dikes, may offer important ecosystem-based coastal defence by reducing the wave loading and run-up levels during storms. We question (i) how the long-term salt marsh development in the Dutch Wadden Sea relates to the tidal-flat foreshore bathymetry and (ii) how the wave run-up...journal article 2023
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Tang, Chenggang (author), Zeng, Simei (author), Hong, H. (author), Fang, Yuan (author), Li, Yuning (author), Wang, Yuqiang (author), Zhu, Mingqiang (author), Sun, Jingye (author), Deng, Tao (author)Temperature sensors are widely used in industrial production, national defense and military fields. The traditional temperature sensors normally operate in a limited temperature range no more than 200 °C, which cannot be used for extreme high temperature detections. In this paper, a thermal protection method for the sensing graphene membrane...journal article 2023
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Damastuti, Ekaningrum (author), van Wesenbeeck, B (author), Leemans, Rik (author), de Groot, Rudolf S. (author), Silvius, Marcel J. (author)Management and restoration of mangrove forests to protect coasts are promoted in many countries, including Indonesia. Indonesian mangrove forests are actively restored and managed by local communities for their ecosystem services, including coastal protection. Whether community-based mangrove management (CBMM) is effective is still debated....journal article 2023