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Optimal planning and operation of CHP within micro energy grids
(2016-04-01)
In this study, an optimal planning with respect to capacity sizes and types of prime movers for CHP systems within micro energy grids has been discussed. The objective is to minimize the total net present cost, carbon ...
Design, analysis and validation of electrode-less plasma generator
(2016-01-01)
The current work investigates a method for generating plasmas without damaging electrodes. The primary objective is the creation of an electrode-less potential region (virtual cathode) through the use of electron emission ...
Front underride protection devices: design methodology for heavy vehicle crashworthiness
(2016-04-01)
North American Heavy Vehicles contribute to a third of all road fatalities in Canada. Head on collisions are one of the most severe, as the mismatch of vehicle weight and sizing intensifies when a passenger vehicle is ...
Conceptual development and analysis of multiple integrated hydrogen production plants with Cu-Cl cycle
(2016-12-01)
This thesis develops and analyzes four hydrogen production integrated energy systems, where hydrogen is produced via hybrid electrical and thermochemical water decomposition cycle, based on the chemical couple Cu-Cl. The ...
Design and control of resilient micro-inverter system
(2016-02-01)
The growing implications of climate change have created an increasing demand for clean and renewable energy sources. Solar photovoltaics (PV) are increasingly popular as an alternative energy source due to the fact that ...
Development and analysis of a new direct steam generation-based parabolic trough collector power plant hybridized with a biomass boiler
(2016-10-01)
Direct steam generation (DSG) is the process by which steam is directly produced in parabolic trough fields and supplied to a power block. This process simplifies parabolic trough plants and improves cost effectiveness by ...
Claims-aware middleware for securing IoT services
(2016-04-01)
Take a look at the world around us. There has been tremendous change in the way of living. With the world around us getting smart, Internet of Things is gaining ground in our life. Applications like smart home and eHealth ...
Development of a layerless additive manufacturing stereolithography machine to improve surface quality and dimensional accuracy
(2016-06-01)
Stereolithography (SLA) is an Additive Manufacturing (AM) process that has recently gained significant popularity in manufacturing research. The material used in SLA is a photocurable resin. SLA fabrication has conventionally ...
Integrated heat pump options for heat upgrading in Cu-Cl cycle for hydrogen production
(2016-04-01)
The Copper Chlorine (Cu-Cl) hydrogen production cycle is a promising green method to meet the future demand for hydrogen. The Cu-Cl cycle has a number of endothermic reactions that take place at high temperature level. One ...
Design and optimization of a macro-micro manipulator featuring a 3-UPS compliant parallel mechanism
(2016-10-01)
Micromanipulation in microtechnology is highly needed for microfabrication and biomedical applications. Specifically, high manipulation resolution combined with accurate macromotions plays a more crucial role especially ...