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Decommissioning considerations for molten salt type reactors
(2023-05-01)
Molten salt type small modular reactors are presently being developed as an option for providing electricity and alternative energy forms. The current proposed designs do not document how decommissioning will be addressed. ...
An investigation into Manganese(2+) interferences and retrospective dose assessment of shelled species using EPR spectroscopy
(2023-05-01)
High intensity Mn²⁺ peaks in calcified tissues of shells are known to impact the lower dose detection limit in retrospective electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) studies. This thesis investigates the factors causing Mn²⁺ ...
Design of a residential air source heat pump for extremely cold climates
(2023-05-01)
Air source heat pumps are energy efficient systems suitable for space heating applications, however, their performance drastically degrades in low ambient temperatures. An innovative design is proposed in this thesis that ...
A contactless and non-intrusive current measurement technique for low and medium voltage AC power systems
(2023-08-01)
The real-time state of current is essential to precisely monitor and control the AC power systems. It is also crucial for detecting various types of faults that may lead to long duration and wide area outages and affect ...
Addressing electrode-specific degradation in the production and performance of electrochemical energy storage systems
(2023-08-01)
This thesis addresses the pressing issue of sustainable development and climate change by examining the life cycle (degradation) of electrochemical energy storage devices. Specifically, it investigates a green synthesis ...
Effect of self-excited acoustic perturbations on flow characteristics around rectangular cylinders with varied geometrical aspects
(2023-08-01)
This study explores the effects of aspect ratio, edge geometry and incidence angles on the dynamic lift force, wake behaviors, and the susceptibility of such geometrical aspects to self-excited acoustic resonance in ...
Enhancing meta-heuristic algorithms using center-based sampling at population level
(2023-11-01)
In recent years, center-based sampling has demonstrated impressive results to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of meta-heuristic algorithms. The strategy of center-based sampling can be utilized at either the ...
Fault detection design for three-phase voltage source inverter in power train applications
(2023-12-01)
This thesis is dedicated to an extensive exploration of fault detection methods tailored specifically for three-phase inverters, critical components within the propulsion systems of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and drive systems ...
Development of an automated industrial painting system with optimized quality and energy consumption
(2023-10-01)
Paint application is vital for product durability and aesthetics, whether done manually or by precise robotic systems. Manual work is error-prone and risky, while robots offer accuracy. However, programming robot trajectories ...
Development and assessment of integrated powering systems with alternative fuel choices for clean transportation
(2023-04-01)
This thesis presents novel engine systems using alternative fuels for aviation, rail, and marine transportation as follows: (i) alternative powering systems, such as fuel cells, on-board hydrogen production (ii) alternative ...