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Jin, Y. (author), Scherer, L. (author), Sutanudjaja, E.H. (author), Tukker, A. (author), Behrens, P. (author)Large numbers of China's thermal power plants are in water-stressed regions. Changes in the availability of water resources due to climate change may impact the vulnerability of regional and national electricity generation. Here we explore this vulnerability for coal-fired power units (CPUs) as the generation-type most exposed to climate risk....article 2022
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Efficiency of three cooling methods for hyperthermic military personnel linked to water availabilityKlous, L. (author), van Diemen, F. (author), Ruijs, S. (author), Gerrett, N. (author), Daanen, H. (author), de Weerd, M. (author), Veenstra, B. (author), Levels, K. (author)Purpose: Three feasible cooling methods for treatment of hyperthermic individuals in the military, that differed considerably in water volume needed (none to ~80 L), were evaluated. Methods: Ten male soldiers were cooled following exercise-induced hyperthermia (rectal temperature (Tre) ∼39.5 °C) using ventilation by fanning (1.7 m s−1),...article 2022
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Alvarez, C.M. (author), Ligthart, T. (author)PurposeThis literature review aims to present the current methodologies that have been developed to perform a social life cycle assessment (sLCA) and to display the main differences among them. In addition to that, to identify the nexus between sLCA and circular economy (CE) and to what extent this life cycle technique has been involved within...article 2021
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Pit, I.R. (author), Wassen, M.J. (author), Kooijman, A.M. (author), Dekker, S.C. (author), Griffioen, J. (author), Arens, S.M. (author), van Dijk, J. (author)In the Netherlands it is common to nourish the coastline with sand from the seabed. Foredunes are replenished with sand from the beach and can be transported further into the dune area.We investigated whether nourishment material alters the phosphorus (P) content of dune soil and the nitrogen (N):P ratio of dune vegetation in two areas: a mega...article 2020
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Tosti, L. (author), van Zomeren, A. (author), Pels, J.R. (author), Dijkstra, J.J. (author), Comans, R.N.J. (author)The pH-dependent availability and leaching of major and trace elements was investigated for a wide range of biomass ash from different fuels and conversion technologies. A technical and environmental assessment of selected biomass ash for application in soil or cement mortars was performed, using both the total content and leaching of elements....article 2019
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Kanev, S. (author)Active wake control (AWC) is an operational strategy for wind farms that aims at reducing the negative effects of wakes behind wind turbines on the power production and mechanical loads at the wind turbines' downstream. For a given wind direction, the strategy relies on collaborative control of the machines within each row of turbines that...article 2019
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Saaltink, R.M. (author), Honingh, E. (author), Dekker, S.C. (author), Griffioen, J. (author), van Riel, M.C. (author), Verdonschot, P.F.M. (author), Vink, J.P.M. (author), Winterwerp, J.C. (author), Wassen, M.J. (author)This study investigates the potential of bioturbating Tubificidae to alter biogeochemical processes by sediment aeration in order to enhance ecosystem development in eco-engineering projects. We introduced Tubificidae in three different densities in clay-rich sediment from lake Markermeer . Redox potential, nutrients and major elements were...article 2019
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Saaltink, R.M. (author), Dekker, S.C. (author), Griffioen, J. (author), Wassen, M.J. (author)Understanding how the hydrological regime in relation to sediment type interferes with ecosystem development is important when wetlands are created with soft muddy material. Especially when plants are used as ecological engineers to promote crest stability and soil formation. We carried out a two-year mesocosm experiment with sediments derived...article 2018
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Rietberg, E. (author), D'Acunto, L. (author), Kooij, R. (author), van den Berg, H. (author)Information-Centric Networks (ICNs) facilitate in-network caching, which has amongst others the advantage of providing higher information availability than traditional IP networks. This property is very beneficial in a variety of scenarios, ranging from node mobility to network disruptions and failures. However, a clear understanding of the...conference paper 2018
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Saaltink, R.M. (author), Honingh, E. (author), Dekker, S.C. (author), Griffioen, J. (author), van Riel, M.C. (author), Verdonschot, P.F.M. (author), Vink, J.P.M. (author), Winterwerp, J.C. (author), Wassen, M.J. (author)This study investigates the potential of bioturbating Tubificidae to alter biogeochemical processes by sediment aeration in order to enhance ecosystem development in eco-engineering projects. We introduced Tubificidae in three different densities (5000, 15,000, and 30,000 individuals m−2) in clay-rich sediment from lake Markermeer (The...article 2018
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Bosschaart, C. (author), Jansen, H.W. (author), de Jong, C.A.F. (author), Basten, T. (author)A concept for underwater machinery noise mitigation of future civil and military ships is the application of a common deck structure, supporting multiple machines, which is installed on resilient mounts on the ship's foundation structure. TNO is addressing the availability and testing of tools to be able to set realistic targets for the radiated...conference paper 2017
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Zhao, Z. (author), Karimzadeh, M. (author), Braun, T. (author), Pras, A. (author), van den Berg, J.L. (author)Network Function Virtualization involves implementing network functions (e.g., virtualized LTE component) in software that can run on a range of industry standard server hardware, and can be migrated or instantiated on demand. A prediction service hosted on cloud infrastructures enables consumers to request the prediction information on-demand...conference paper 2017
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Leeuwenburgh, O. (author), Chitu, A.G. (author), Nair, R. (author), Egberts, P.J.P. (author), Ghazaryan, L. (author), Feng, T. (author), Hustoft, L. (author)One of the main activities in the (re-)development of large hydrocarbon fields is the drilling of new wells. The drilling process may involve a large number of wells and take several years to complete. Challenges include the selection of a limited set of wells from many possible well paths, and the scheduling of the drilling itself....conference paper 2016
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Higuera, G.A. (author), Fernandes, H. (author), Spitters, T.W.G.M. (author), van de Peppel, J. (author), Aufferman, N. (author), Truckenmueller, R. (author), Stoop, R. (author), van Leeuwen, J.P. (author), de Boer, J. (author), Subramaniam, V. (author), Karperien, M. (author), van Blitterswijk, C. (author), van Boxtel, A. (author), Moroni, L. (author)Cells and tissues are intrinsically adapted to molecular gradients and use them to maintain or change their activity. The effect of such gradients is particularly important for cell populations that have an intrinsic capacity to differentiate into multiple cell lineages, such as bone marrow derived mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs). Our results...article 2015
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Heyer, A. (author), D'Souza, F. (author), Morales, C.F.L. (author), Ferrari, G. (author), Mol, J.M.C. (author), de Wit, J.H.W. (author)Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) is the term used for the phenomenon in which corrosion is initiated and/or accelerated by the activities of microorganisms. MIC is a very serious problem for the ship industry as it reduces structural lifetime in combination with safety risks for crewmembers or inspection personal and increases...article 2013
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van der Toorn, A. (author), van der Wiel, W. (author), de Rooij, M. (author), Janssen, H. (author), Kiljan, D.J. (author)In the Netherlands the State Public Works is responsible for the main waterway network, where locks are mostly the decisive bottlenecks in the navigation corridors. In the last decade the State Public Works has changed from a technical oriented maintenance organization mainly focussed at the component and asset level to a user oriented service...conference paper 2013
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Worm, D.T.H. (author), Živković, M. (author), van den Berg, J.L. (author), van der Mei, R. (author)Service composition is one of the major approaches in service oriented architecture (SOA) based systems. Due to the inherent stochastic nature of services execution environment the issue of composite service quality assurance within SOA is a very challenging one. Such heterogeneous environment requires dynamic, run-time composition of services....conference paper 2012
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Koning, J.F. (author), Elzendoorn, B.S.Q. (author), Ronden, D.M.S. (author), Klinkhamer, J.F.F. (author), Biel, W. (author), Krasikov, Y. (author), Walker, C.I. (author)Central, retractable tubes are proposed in several Upper Port Plugs (UPPs) designs for ITER, to enable fast exchange of specific components of diagnostics housed in these UPPs. This paper investigates into possible designs to enable the efficient handling of tubes. The feasibility of tube handling is analysed by first reviewing the designs...article 2011
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de Louw, P.G.B. (author), Eeman, S. (author), Siemon, B. (author), Voortman, B.R. (author), Gunnink, J. (author), van Baaren, E.S. (author), Oude Essink, G.H.P. (author)In deltaic areas with saline seepage, fresh water availability is often limited to shallow rainwater lenses lying on top of saline groundwater. Here we describe the characteristics and spatial variability of such lenses in areas with saline seepage and the mechanisms that control their occurrence and size. Our findings are based on different...article 2011