Engineering, School of: Recent submissions
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Microwave system development for wireless communications and liquid level determination inside metallic pipes for oil and gas wells
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-11-24)A classic wireless propagation system between a transmitter and a receiver is well defined in the literature. One propagation scenario not very well researched is within enclosed environments such as pipes, tunnels, or ... -
Detection of 2-photon photosensitized singlet oxygen in hollow-core photonic crystal fibres
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-11-16)Photosensitized production of singlet oxygen is used in the treatment of cancer by photodynamic therapy (PDT), in which a photosensitizer is administered and excited locally in the tumour tissue, generating singlet oxygen ... -
Behaviour of steel reinforcement in composite slabs at elevated temperatures
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-11-16)This thesis investigates the potential rupture of modern deformed steel reinforcement around the boundaries of composite or reinforced concrete slabs with continuity over perimeter supporting beams as tensile membrane ... -
Closing the loop: the integration of long-term ambient vibration monitoring in structural engineering design
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-11-24)his study investigated the integration of long-term monitoring into the structural engineering design process to improve the design and operation of civil structures. A survey of civil and structural engineering professionals, ... -
Quantifying the thermomechanical behaviour of carbon fibre reinforced polymer materials exposed to fire conditions
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-10-19)Carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) materials are engineered materials consisting of carbon fibres arranged in layers of alternating directions and bonded with a resin matrix. At present, they are the most widely used ... -
Design methodology for SPAD sensors in long-range LiDAR
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-09-29)Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) systems have the ability to generate high resolution 3D images for environmental mapping and situational awareness, which is a key requirement for self-driving cars in the near future. ... -
Passive load alleviation by morphing blades for tidal turbines
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-09-22)This thesis presents a novel passive load control to reduce the unsteady hydrodynamic loads on the blades of tidal turbines, enabling lighter, more resilient and less expensive turbines. Existing load control strategies ... -
Development of an automated dual piston pressure swing adsorption system
(The University of Edinburgh, 2014-06-11)Thousands of different adsorbate materials are developed every day. However, current instruments are not able keep up with testing the materials and faster methods needed. This thesis described the development and ... -
Experimental meso-scale integrated constructed wetlands for the treatment of piggery wastewater
(The University of Edinburgh, 2013-11-28)Since the 1950s, Constructed Wetlands (CW), have seen an ever-increasing rise in their popularity as a viable and alternative method of wastewater treatment. From small beginnings to a surge of guidance documentation ... -
Control strategy of offshore marine energy converters for improving reliability availability and cost effectiveness
(The University of Edinburgh, 2015-11-29)High–energy density places in the sea are typically located some kilometres away from the shores. Harvesting energy from these sites is desirable but defiant. In these areas, one of the challenges is the harsh weather ... -
Post-processing of electrospun fibres for wearable flexible sensing
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-08-12)With advancement in nanofabrication and flexible electronics, wearable flexible sensors offer a feasible route towards non-invasive and continuous health monitoring. Nevertheless, several challenges remain to realise ... -
Non-associative plasticity for structural instability of cylindrical shells in the inelastic range
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-07-29)Thick-walled cylindrical metal shells, commonly used in tubular structures and pipelines, during their lifetime may be subjected to considerable compressive loads, which can lead to local buckling. In modelling their ... -
Developing novel workflows for improved bottom-up, top-down and middle-down mass spectrometry analysis of proteins
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-08-22)Mass spectrometry (MS) has been extensively used to analyse biological samples and has evolved into an essential tool for proteomics research. Recent tremendous technological advancements, including improving instrument ... -
Study of morphological and compositional influence on bioartificial hepatic microenvironments within electrospun polycaprolactone scaffolds
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-08-16)Liver disease is a leading cause of death throughout the world and has seen rising mortality rates since the 1970s in contrast to other leading causes of death such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. A quarter of ... -
Advanced bioprocessing strategies for optimised high-value isoprenoid production using microbial cell factories
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-07-29)Currently over 95% of transport fuels and most pharmaceutical products are derived from petroleum. Sustainable alternatives are critical to achieving net-zero emissions without detriment to quality of life. The blockbuster ... -
Investigation into Brain and Intracranial Structure Representations in FE Head Models
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-06-29)Concussion is a common injury within contact sports, carrying risks of life-long consequences. Over the past two decades, Finite Element Head Models (FEHM) have become a valuable tool in researching the intracranial effects ... -
Compact battery free implantable wireless medical device - antenna design and system integration
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-08-01)To ensure that a patient does not experience hypothermia, during surgery, the patient’s core body temperature is continuously monitored, when under general anaesthetic. As such, temperature monitoring and perioperative ... -
Data-driven frameworks for robust and interpretable damage detection in wind turbine blades
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-07-29)Wind energy has rapidly become one of the pillars of the energy transition generating more than 20% of the world’s renewable electricity in 2019. By the end of 2020, 743 GW of wind capacity had been installed globally. ... -
Unsteady lift on high-amplitude pitching aerofoils with massive flow separation
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-07-29)The ability to accurately predict unsteady lift acting on an aerofoil in real-time when significant flow variations occur is important for a variety of applications such as manoeuvrability and control of small aerial and ... -
Interlaminar fracture behaviour of fibre reinforced powder epoxy composites
(The University of Edinburgh, 2022-07-01)The aim of this work is to study delamination in fibre reinforced composites with applications in wind and tidal turbine blades. Powder epoxy composites are a very promising option for the manufacturing of large composite ...
