Lithium Metal Batteries: Mitigating Dendrite Formation

Desirability & Viability of a Passenger Cabin in an Aircraft Cargo Hold

Today, two trends can be observed when it comes to commercial aircraft. On the one hand, on top, aircraft cabins are becoming increasingly cramped with more seats. On the other hand, below in the cargo hold, only about 40% of the volume is estimated to be used. The combination of these two trends leads to an interesting proposition - can...

Value-based Pricing in B2B Product Service Combination Markets

Pricing strategies, mechanisms and instruments are essential for every commercial organization. Optimum extraction of value in terms of profit from its businesses is one of the important goals of every company. Price determination strategies for companies operating in consumer markets has been studied in detail and is clearly defined, however...

Solar Charging Station for Light Electric Vehicles: A Design and Feasibility Study

The growth in technology and increased public interest has brought about a rapid evolution in the realm of e-mobiilty. While generally viewed as non-polluting and environmentally friendly, the Electrical Vehicles (EVs) could still contribute significantly towards indirect emissions, depending on the source of their energy. The only way they can...

The Effectiveness of Mangroves in Attenuating Cyclone- induced Waves

A study of the effectiveness of mangroves in attenuating cyclone- induced waves was done using the SWAN 40.55MOD numerical model. Hydraulic parameters during extreme events and local mangrove vegetation parameters were estimated for the Kanika Sands mangrove island near the upcoming Dhamra Port in Orissa, India. Simplified generic analyses were...