Browsing University of Galway Theses by Subject "Energy"
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Advances in evolutionary neural networks with applications in energy systems and the environment
(NUI Galway, 2018-08-29)Evolutionary neural networks combine two of the most powerful areas of computing, evolutionary algorithms and neural networks. There are a number of benefits of using evolutionary algorithms to train a network over traditional ... -
Development of a standardised assessment methodology relating to flexibility analysis for demand response
(NUI Galway, 2020-09-28)Power and energy flexibility in buildings and sites is an integral part of the solution to address the electrical grid’s challenges posed by increasing renewable generation, decarbonisation of the electricity supply and ... -
Experimental and numerical characterisation of materials for biomass co-firing
(2017-02-23)As Europe continues to decarbonize its electricity generation capacity, operators of thermal power plants face challenges to which they must adapt including increasingly transient operation and co-firing with biomass. This ... -
Treatment options for the separated solid fraction of pig manure
(2012-09-20)Landspreading of pig manure in quantities greater than that required by plants can result in pollution of ground and surface water bodies. Recent regulations have placed restrictions on the application of manure to land, ...