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Hasan, M.M. (author), Avramis, N. (author), Ranta, M. (author), El Baghdadi, M. (author), Hegazy, O. (author)This study presents the optimization and tuning of a simulation framework to improve its simulation accuracy while evaluating the energy utilization of electric buses under various mission scenarios. The simulation framework was developed using the low fidelity (Lo-Fi) model of the forward-facing electric bus (e-bus) powertrain to achieve the...article 2023
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Duijster, A. (author), Volker, A. (author), van den Berg, F. (author), Celada-Casero, C. (author)The applicability of laser ultrasonics for the determination of grain size and phase composition in steels under different temperatures was investigated. This was done by obtaining the velocity and attenuation of propagating ultrasonic waves in a simulated steel medium. Samples of ferrite and austenite with varying microstructures were modelled...article 2023
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Pantos, C. (author), Hildmann, H. (author), Valente, J. (author)This study aims to explore the communication capabilities for video crucial applications of two commercial drones—the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 and the Parrot Anafi—in a greenhouse environment. Experiments were conducted on Received Signal Strength (RSS), Round-Trip Time (RTT) and the throughput on 802.11n at the 2.4 GHz network. From the experiments,...article 2023
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den Otter, J.H. (author), Pröfrock, D. (author), Bünning, T.H. (author), Strehse, J.S. (author), van der Heijden, A.E.D.M. (author), Maser, E. (author)After World War II, large amounts of ammunition were dumped in surface waters worldwide, potentially releasing harmful and toxic compounds to the environment. To study their degradation, ammunition items dumped in the Eastern Scheldt in The Netherlands were surfaced. Severe damage due to corrosion and leak paths through the casings were observed...article 2023
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Bouw, K. (author), Wiekens, C.J. (author), Tigchelaar, C. (author), Faaij, A. (author)Participatory energy planning at the local level engages citizens, builds legitimacy and trust, and increases successful implementation of renewable energies. In the context of heat planning, technology choices highly vary depending on the local context and social conditions and including social input therefore benefits the planning process....article 2023
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Al-Saadi, M. (author), Mathes, M. (author), Käsgen, J. (author), Koffrie, R. (author), Mayrock, M. (author), van Mierlo, J. (author), Berecibar, M. (author)This work presents three demos, which include Electric Buses (EBs) from four various brands with lengths of 12 m and 18 m and an Electric Truck (E-truck) for refuse collection. The technical operation of these EVs were analyzed to implement further operational cost optimization on the demo vehicles. The Electric Vehicles (EVs) were tested...article 2022
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Sebastiani, F. (author), Lucking, L.E. (author), Saric, M. (author), James, J.D. (author), Boon, J. (author), van Dijk, H.A.J. (author), Cobden, P. (author), Pieterse, J.A.Z. (author)Steel production is a main source of CO2 emissions globally. These emissions must be drastically reduced to meet climate change mitigation goals. STEPWISE is a Sorption Enhanced Reactive Process (SERP) technology that converts steel works arising gases to H2 with simultaneous CO2 capture. The main energy requirements of the process are the high-...article 2022
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Massaad, J. (author), van Neer, P.L.M.J. (author), van Willigen, D.M. (author), Pertijs, M.A.P. (author), de Jong, N. (author), Verweij, M.D. (author)Ultrasonic flow meters (UFMs) based on transducer arrays offer several advantages. With electronic beam steering, it is possible to tune the steering angle of the beam for optimal signal-tonoise ratio (SNR) upon reception. Moreover, multiple beams can be generated to propagate through different travel paths, covering a wider section of the flow...article 2022
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Pardhi, S. (author), Chakraborty, S. (author), Tran, D.-D. (author), El Baghdadi, M. (author), Wilkins, S. (author), Hegazy, O. (author)Long-haul heavy-duty vehicles, including trucks and coaches, contribute to a substantial portion of the modern-day European carbon footprint and pose a major challenge in emissions reduction due to their energy-intensive usage. Depending on the hydrogen fuel source, the use of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) for long-haul applications has...article 2022
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Shim, C. (author), Han, J. (author), Henze, D.K. (author), Shephard, M.W. (author), Zhu, L. (author), Moon, N. (author), Kharol, S.K. (author), Dammers, E. (author), Cady-Pereira, K. (author)We analyzed the multi-year relationship between particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) concentrations and possible precursors including NO2, SO2, and NH3 based on local observations over the Seoul Metropolitan Area (SMA) from 2015 to 2017. Surface NH3 concentrations were obtained from Cross-track Infrared Sounder (CrIS) retrievals, while other...article 2022
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Kangasaho, V. (author), Tsuruta, A. (author), Backman, L. (author), Makinen, P. (author), Houweling, S. (author), Segers, A. (author), Krol, M. (author), Dlugokencky, E.J. (author), Michel, S. (author), White, J.W.C. (author), Aalto, T. (author)This study investigates the contribution of different CH4 sources to the seasonal cycle of δ13C during 2000–2012 by using the TM5 atmospheric transport model, including spatially varying information on isotopic signatures. The TM5 model is able to produce the background seasonality of δ13C, but the discrepancies compared to the observations...article 2022
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Saffre, F. (author), Hildmann, H. (author), Karvonen, H. (author), Lind, T. (author)Unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, are already an integral part of the equipment used by firefighters to monitor wildfires. They are, however, still typically used only as remotely operated, mobile sensing platforms under direct real-time control of a human pilot. Meanwhile, a substantial body of literature exists that emphasises the potential...article 2022
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Volders, J. (author), Elen, K. (author), Raes, A. (author), Ninakanti, R. (author), Kelchtermans, A.S. (author), Sastre, F. (author), Hardy, A. (author), Cool, P. (author), Verbruggen, S.W. (author), Buskens, P. (author), van Bael, M.K. (author)This study reports the low temperature and low pressure conversion (up to 160 ◦C, p = 3.5 bar) of CO2 and H2 to CO using plasmonic Au/TiO2 nanocatalysts and mildly concentrated artificial sunlight as the sole energy source (up to 13.9 kW·m−2 = 13.9 suns). To distinguish between photothermal and non-thermal contributors, we investigated the...article 2022
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Kurchaba, S. (author), van Vliet, J. (author), Verbeek, F.J. (author), Meulman, J.J. (author), Veenman, C.J. (author)The shipping industry is one of the strongest anthropogenic emitters of NOx—a substance harmful both to human health and the environment. The rapid growth of the industry causes societal pressure on controlling the emission levels produced by ships. All the methods currently used for ship emission monitoring are costly and require proximity to a...article 2022
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Faaij, A.P.C. (author)Biomass use for energy and materials is, on the one hand, one of the key mitigation options to reach the 1.5 ◦C GMT target set in the Paris Agreement, as highlighted by the IPCC and many other key analyses. On the other hand, particularly in parts of the EU, a strong negative connotation has emerged in public debate and EC policy, with a...article 2022
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Hasan, M. (author), Berseneff, B. (author), Meulenbroeks, T.A.J. (author), Cantero, I. (author), Chakraborty, S. (author), Geury, T. (author), Hegazy, O. (author)This paper develops a multi-objective co-design optimization framework for the optimal sizing and selection of battery and power electronics in hybrid battery energy storage systems (HBESSs)connected to the grid. The co-design optimization approach is crucial for such a complex system with coupled subcomponents. To this end, a nondominated...article 2022
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Rijvers, L. (author), Rindt, C. (author), de Keizer, A.C. (author)Photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) collectors are hybrid solar collectors that convert solar and ambient energy into thermal and electrical energy. Integrated PVT-HP, in which PVT collectors are combined with a heat pump, offers an efficient and renewable option to replace conventional fossil fuel-based energy systems in residential buildings. Currently...article 2022
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Digital Product-Service Systems: The Role of Data in the Transition to Servitization Business ModelsLangley, D.J. (author)The Circular Economy, as a guiding model for business processes, is attracting interest due to its potential for aligning business and societal goals as it offers companies the opportunity to simultaneously focus on economic value creation and on the mitigation of environmental damage. It is becoming increasingly clear that digital technologies...article 2022
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Deschle, N. (author), van Ark, E.J. (author), van Gijlswijk, R. (author), Janssen, R. (author)Pollutant emissions have been a topic of interest in the last decades. Not only environ mentalists but also governments are taking rapid action to reduce emissions. As one of the main contributors, the transport sector is being subjected to strict scrutiny to ensure it complies with the short and long-term regulations. The measures imposed by...article 2022