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Maljaars, J. (author), Leonetti, D. (author), Hashemi, B. (author), Snijder, H.H.B. (author)This paper presents a probabilistic framework to derive the safety factors for fatigue of steel and composite steel concrete road bridges. Engineering models are used for the design and the safety factor is derived in such a way that the design meets the target reliability set by international Eurocode and ISO standards, estimated using measured...article 2022
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Dussi, S. (author), Octaviano, R. (author), Shoeibi Omrani, P.S. (author)Predicting the degradation of the Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESP) performance well in advance to avoid its failure is a rewarding yet challenging task. The complex interdependencies with well-reservoir properties and between machine components influence ESP performance and ultimately can lead to different types of failure. Predictions based...conference paper 2022
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Jiang, Z. (author), Zhu, R. (author), Miyazaki, K. (author), McDonald, B.C. (author), Klimont, Z. (author), Zheng, B. (author), Boersma, K.F. (author), Zhang, Q. (author), Worden, H. (author), Worden, J.R. (author), Henze, D.K. (author), Jones, D.B.A. (author), Denier van der Gon, H.A.C. (author), Eskes, H. (author)Global trends in tropospheric nitrogen dioxide (NO2) have changed dramatically in the past decade. Here, we investigate tropospheric NO2 variabilities over United States, Europe, and E. China in 2005–2018 to explore the mechanisms governing the variation of this critical pollutant. We found large uncertainties in the trends of anthropogenic...article 2022
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Thunis, P. (author), Clappier, A. (author), Pisoni, E. (author), Bessagnet, B. (author), Kuenen, J. (author), Guevara, M. (author), Lopez-Aparicio, S. (author)Some studies show that significant uncertainties affect emission inventories, which may impeach conclusions based on air-quality model results. These uncertainties re sult from the need to compile a wide variety of information to estimate an emission inventory. In this work, we propose and discuss a screening method to compare two emission...article 2022
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Massaad, J. (author), van Neer, P.L.M.J. (author), van Willigen, D.M. (author), Sabbadini, A. (author), de Jong, N. (author), Pertijs, M.A.P. (author), Verweij, M.D. (author)Current ultrasonic clamp-on flow meters consist of a pair of single-element transducers which are carefully positioned before use. This positioning process consists of manually finding the distance between the transducer elements, along the pipe axis, for which maximum SNR is achieved. This distance depends on the sound speed, thickness and...article 2021
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Abokersh, M.H. (author), Spiekman, M.E. (author), Vijlbrief, O. (author), van Goch, T.A.J. (author), Vallies, M. (author), Boer, D. (author)The nearly zero-energy buildings (nZEB) presents a promising contribution to fulfill the EU sustainable future targets. However, the construction industry that leads the development of nZEB is facing challenges to guarantee its performance. In this context, this paper proposes a methodology framework based on Multizone Resistance–Capacitance...article 2021
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Steijn, W.M.P. (author), van Kampen, J.N. (author), van der Beek, D. (author), Groeneweg, J. (author), van Gelder, P.H.A.J.M. (author)Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) is a standard tool in some high-risk industries (such as the on- and offshore exploration and production and chemical industry). Presently, existing knowledge concerning human error likelihood and human reliability assessment is insufficiently represented in QRAs. In this paper we attempt to implement the...article 2020
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- Mendoza Beltran, A. (author), Cox, B. (author), Mutel, C. (author), van Vuuren, D.P. (author), Font Vivancon, D. (author), Deetman, S. (author), Edelenbosch, O.Y. (author), Guinee, J. (author), Tukker, A. (author) article 2020
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Kumar, P. (author), Sanderse, B. (author), Boorsma, K. (author), Caboni, M. (author)A framework is presented for performing global sensitivity analysis of model parameters associated with the Blade Element Momentum (BEM) models. Sobol indices based on adaptive sparse polynomial expansions are used as a measure of global sensitivities. The sensitivity analysis workflow is developed using the uncertainty quantification toolbox...conference paper 2020
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von Benda-Beckmann, A.M. (author), Wensveen, P.J. (author), Prior, M. (author), Ainslie, M.A. (author), Hansen, R.R. (author), Isojunno, S. (author), Lam, F.P.A. (author), Kvadsheim, P.H. (author), Miller, P.J.O. (author)To understand the consequences of underwater noise exposure for cetaceans, there is a need for assessments of behavioural responses over increased spatial and temporal scales. Bottom-moored acoustic recorders and satellite tags provide such long-term and large spatial coverage of behaviour compared to short-duration acoustic-recording tags....article 2019
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Laan, C.M. (author), Barros, A.I. (author), Boucherie, R.J. (author), Monsuur, H. (author), Timmer, J. (author)In this paper, we introduce partially observable agent-intruder games (POAIGs). These games model dynamic search games on graphs between security forces (an agent) and an intruder given possible (border) entry points and high value assets that require protection. The agent faces situations with dynamically changing, partially observable...article 2019
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Pizzol, L. (author), Hristozov, D. (author), Zabeo, A. (author), Gianpietro, B. (author), Wohlleben, W. (author), Koivisto, A.J. (author), Jensen, K.A. (author), Fransman, W. (author), Stone, V. (author), Marcomini, A. (author)The increasing use of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) in nano-enabled products (NEPs) has raised societal concerns about their possible health and ecological implications. To ensure a high level of human and environmental protection it is essential to properly estimate the risks of these new materials and to develop adequate risk management...article 2019
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Medina Sánchez, R.A. (author), Stuijk, S. (author), Goswami, D. (author), Basten, A.A. (author)Image-based control uses image-processing algorithms to acquire sensing information. The sensing delay associated with the image-processing algorithm is typically platform-dependent and time-varying. Modern embedded platforms allow to characterize the sensing delay at design-time obtaining a delay histogram, and at run-time measuring its precise...conference paper 2019
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van den Broek, A.C. (author), van der Velde, J. (author), van den Baar, R.M.E.M. (author), Nijsten, L. (author), van Heijster, R. (author)We present a study of border surveillance systems for automatic threat estimation. The surveillance systems should allow border control operators to be triggered in time so that adequate responses are possible. Examples of threats are smuggling, possibly by using small vessels, cars or drones, and threats caused by unwanted persons (e.g....conference paper 2019
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Willems, F. (author), van Gompel, P. (author), Seykens, X. (author), Wilkins, S. (author)This work gives an outlook on the potential of automated driving functions (ADFs) to reduce real-world CO2 and pollutant emissions for heavy-duty powertrains. Up to now, ADF research mainly focuses on increased traffic safety, driver comfort, and road capacity. Studies on emissions are lacking. By taking the driver out-of-the-loop, cycle-to...conference paper 2019
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Zeron, V. (author), Wagenaar, J.W. (author), Wachter, M. (author)In this paper, a comparison is made between the four different power performance analysis methods as specified in the recently issued IEC 61400-12-1 edition 2, 2017 standard on “Power performance measurements of electricity producing wind turbines”. These methods include various combinations of meteorological mast and/or remote sensing device ...conference paper 2018
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Orlic, B. (author), Chitu, A. (author), Brunner, L. (author), Koenen, M. (author), Wollenweber, J. (author), Schreppers, G.J. (author)Loading history during drilling, completion and operations of the well can affect wellbore integrity. Debonding along well cement interfaces leads to the creation of micro-annuli and potential leakage pathways. We investigate the risk of debonding by modeling the integrity of an example well throughout its life-time using a finite element...conference paper 2018
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van der Eerden, F.J.M. (author), van den Berg, F.H.A. (author), Wessels, P.W. (author), Kruyen, A.H.J. (author)The use of combining sound measurements and sound propagation modelling is increasing. In this paper the acoustic situation on and around a shooting range is considered. A monitoring system that automatically detects and localizes impulsive sound events is presented. The locations of these events are obtained by combining detections from...conference paper 2018