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Improving the torque density of C-GEN Direct Drive Axial Flux Air Cored Permanent Magnet Generator
(The University of Edinburgh, 2021-07-31)In the energy sector, the fossil fuels available are being exhausted and to support the increase in energy demand and reduction of greenhouse gases, countries are looking towards renewable energy. Wind power offers many ... -
Multimethod approach to learning from text-based construction failure data
(The University of Edinburgh, 2021-07-31)To be sustainable, the construction industry must learn from, and avoid, repetitive failures. At present, there is heavy reliance on learning from case-studies of catastrophic events and a lack of attention to the more ... -
Motion-triggered 3D imaging with a Time of Flight CMOS SPAD image sensor
(The University of Edinburgh, 2021-07-31)Time of flight (ToF) imaging has become a prime 3D sensing technology in consumer and industrial applications, favoured for its low mechanical and computational complexity amongst ranging techniques. Despite its advantages, ... -
Signal processing and communications for smart grid
(The University of Edinburgh, 2021-07-31)A reliable communication network is required to enable two-way communication between energy producers, consumers and control centres for smart grid applications such as automatic smart meters, vehicle to grid, and demand-side ... -
Detection of ionising radiation using single photon avalanche diodes
(The University of Edinburgh, 2021-07-31)Single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) are highly sensitive solid-state photon detectors, and since their inception in 2003 into complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technologies, have provided a platform of ... -
Reliable detection and characterisation of dim target via track-before-detect
(The University of Edinburgh, 2021-07-31)Detection of manoeuvring and small objects is a challenging task in radar surveillance applications. Small objects in high noise background induce low signal to noise ratio (SNR) reflections. Conventional methods detect ... -
Gaining new knowledge from historic data: an approach to ecological data rescue, with special reference to UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) long-term land use monitoring data sets
(The University of Edinburgh, 2021-07-31)The overarching theme of my collection of work comprises a unique synthesis of environmental informatics and long-term ecological monitoring, set in a context of a period of rapid developments in field survey methodology ... -
Cost and uncertainty in the design of offshore wind farms
(The University of Edinburgh, 2021-07-31)Offshore wind cost modelling seeks to understand and quantify how different project specifications, technology choices and market trends contribute to the overall project finances; linking extensive financial valuation ... -
Design of a digital displacement pump piston for multi-megawatt offshore wind turbine transmissions
(The University of Edinburgh, 2021-07-31)Concerns about anthropogenic climate change have significantly increased the demand for sustainable energy production. Wind power is recognised as one of the leading contributors for meeting this requirement. To meet ... -
Design and evaluation of Downlink broadband in-flight LiFi
(The University of Edinburgh, 2021-07-31)There are still only a limited number of applications for radio frequency (RF) based wireless communications systems inside aircraft cabins. Extreme user density and potential interference in small, confined areas such ... -
Numerical prototype for floating offshore wind turbines
(The University of Edinburgh, 2021-07-31)Floating offshore wind technology is being developed rapidly with the aim of harvesting high-energy wind resources in medium and deep water areas, unreachable using bottomfixed solutions. As floating wind turbines are ... -
3D Electrospinning: the combination of electrospinning and 3D-printing for the fast fabrication of designed 3D polymeric macrostructures made of nanofibres
(The University of Edinburgh, 2021-07-31)Nanofibrous structures, due to their unique morphology boasting a high surface areato-volume ratio, make them interesting in several research fields. Added to that, recent studies have highlighted the important benefits ... -
Investigation on spatial and temporal characteristics of scalar dissipation rate in non-reacting and reacting turbulent jets
(The University of Edinburgh, 2021-07-31)This thesis analyses spatial and temporal characteristics of scalar dissipation rate (SDR) in statistically steady and decelerating axisymmetric jets, using Direct Numerical Simulations (DNS). The SDR represents the mixing ... -
Modelling and optimisation of solar power plants with energy storage systems
(The University of Edinburgh, 2021-07-31)To avoid driving climate change on a dangerous path, a substantial reduction in greenhouse gases emissions is required. Hence, a high penetration of renewable energy technologies is essential, but most renewables are either ... -
3D print your own chromatography column: material development and characterisation of ion exchange monoliths for protein purification
(The University of Edinburgh, 2021-07-31)Chromatography is one of the most important tools for the purification of therapeutic proteins and in analytical separations. Commonly employed chromatographic stationary phases are characterised by a randomly organised ... -
Technoeconomic modelling of renewable hydrogen supply chains on islands with constrained grids
(The University of Edinburgh, 2021-07-31)In the global effort to reduce carbon emissions, renewables are helping to decarbonise our energy systems. However, their intermittent nature means they must be supported by complementary technology. One such option is ... -
Sub-nyquist synthetic aperture radar imaging and Ground Moving Target Indication
(The University of Edinburgh, 2021-07-31)Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) is an all-weather, day or night, imaging modality that can be utilized to produce high-resolution images of the reflectivity of the ground. To achieve high azimuth resolution in SAR, the ... -
Improving sensor performance by characterising the selectivity in vapour etching
(The University of Edinburgh, 2021-07-31)The vapour etching of sacrificial layers is often a critical process in the fabrication of micro/nano electromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS) sensors. Compared to wet etch methods, it has several advantages. Smaller devices ... -
Instream generation using tethered kites in the carousel configuration
(The University of Edinburgh, 2021-07-31)In recent years, kites are beginning to be considered as viable alternatives to oshore wind turbines, due to the potential reduction in levelised cost of energy and the increase in exploitable resource due to versatility ... -
Novel route to tailoring the performance of liquid thermoplastic acrylic resins for composite applications
(The University of Edinburgh, 2021-07-31)As strict global government directives continue to incentivise research activities aimed at addressing environmental issues such as the sustainability of fuel resources, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and waste ...
