Mean value first principle engine model for predicting dynamic behaviour of two-stroke marine diesel engine in various ship propulsion operations

Analysis of ship propulsion system performance is often performed using detailed hydrodynamic models to assess load changes, which are subsequently compared to static engine limits, or by detailed engine models that are rarely integrated with sufficiently detailed propulsion models for load change estimation. To investigate the dynamic engine...

Safe-by-design in engineering: An overview and comparative analysis of engineering disciplines

In this paper, we provide an overview of how Safe-by-Design is conceived and applied in practice in a large number of engineering disciplines. We discuss the differences, commonalities, and possibilities for mutual learning found in those practices and identify several ways of putting those disciplinary outlooks in perspective. The considered...

Consumer buying behaviour of sustainable vacuum cleaners: Consequences for design and marketing

Although most people claim to prefer a more sustainable product, only a limited number of ‘green buyers’ act on their words at the moment of purchase. To find out how to get mainstream buyers to buy more sustainable products, we used data on 950 Western European buyers of 32 different vacuum cleaner models. The issue was why three out of four...

Experimental and simulation-based investigations of marine diesel engine performance against static back pressure

After-treatment technologies are adopted in automobiles and ships to meet strict emission regulations, which increase exhaust back pressure. Furthermore, underwater exhaust systems are employed on board ships to save space, and reduce noise and pollution on working decks. However, water at exhaust outlet creates a flow resistance for the...

The Value of Perception: An Analysis of Port of Rotterdam's Social Valuation Approach From a Stakeholder Point of View

“A strategy towards corporate sustainability” Incorporating sustainable business practices into Peeters Produkten BV’s conduct of business.

This graduation assignment was assigned by Peeters Produkten BV, a firm that is known for its expertise in producing chocolate spreads of which ‘Duo Penotti’ is the most renowned. Though first steps have been taken, the firm’s approach to tackle sustainability issues is not yet on strategic level. Hence, the task was given to come up with a...

The Voice Imperative: Providing Real-Time Person-to-Person Communication Services in an LTE-Envrironment

Qualitative research project into business models for communication service provision in a fully IP-based network environment.