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A detailed investigation of the impact of an innovative dynamic façade system on indoor environmental quality in offices
(University of Galway, 2023-10-04)In recent years, naturally ventilated glass façades have become a common feature in the design and retrofit of large-scale non-residential buildings, integrating architectural aesthetics and energy efficiency. These ... -
Detecting the end of nitrification in small and decentralized wastewater treatment systems using low-resource real-time control methods
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018-06-12)There is increasing demand on operators of small-scale wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) to improve biological nutrient removal and energy efficiency while being subject to unique challenges, including reduced resources. ... -
Detection and repair of flash-eye in handheld devices
(IEEE, 2014)Red-eye and flash-eye defects in still photography continue to cause problems for digital imaging devices. New variants of flash-eye defects have appeared as cameras and cameras sub-systems get smaller in size. This paper ... -
Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment: An analysis of Japanese Investment in Ireland using the Kano model
(IEEE, 2013-06)This paper presents findings from an analysis of the location-specific foreign direct investment (FDI) factors that attract Japanese multinational companies (MNCs) to Ireland. Data was collected from 11 Japanese MNCs and ... -
Determination of flushing characteristics of the Irish Sea: A spatial approach
(Elsevier ScienceDirect, 2011-12-08)The Authors devised a novel generic approach to assessing the flushing of the Irish Sea through the determination of spatially distributed residence times and the development of flushing homogeneity curves. Results indicate ... -
Determining Unique Fingerprint Features for Biometric Encoding of Data
(IEEE, 2008-01-09)A novel approach to determining unique fingerprint features with high repeatability is described. The techniques described are particularly suitable for CE applications and devices employing inexpensive capacitative ... -
Determining Unique Fingerprint Features for Biometric Encoding of Data
(2008)A novel approach to determining unique fingerprint features with high repeatibility is described. The techniques described are particularly suitable for CE applications and devices employing inexpensive capacitative ... -
Developing a scorecard for enterprise knowledge management
(2002-05-19)Enterprise knowledge management is becoming a critical component of competitive success. Managers must ensure that they can successfully generate, leverage and reuse knowledge assets in their organisations. In this view, ... -
Developing a self assessment audit to support product innovation management
(2000)Product innovation is critical to the success of most design and manufacturing enterprises. It is widely recognised that effective co ordination, organisation and management affects product innovation success rates. Self ... -
Developing and validating a decision support tool for media selection to mitigate drainage waters
(Elsevier, 2019-07-26)The nitrate nitrogen (NO3-N) and ammonium (NH4-N) and/or dissolved reactive phosphorus (DRP) load in drainage water from farms can be managed by reactive or biological media filters. The nutrient content of the drainage ... -
Development and assessment of a blade element momentum theory model for high solidity vertical axis tidal turbines
(Elsevier, 2020-01-20)Tidal energy is an attractive renewable resource given its predictability. The production of reliable, efficient and cost-effective tidal energy turbines requires the development of computer models for assessment and design ... -
Development of a data driven FDD approach for building water networks: Water distribution system performance assessment rules
(Elsevier, 2020-09-10)While fault detection and diagnosis is a popular tool in the process industry, its application in building water distribution systems is however still largely absent. In this study, a new set of Water Distribution System ... -
Development of a framework for activation of aggregator led flexibility
(MDPI, 2021-08-12)This paper presents a novel framework architecture for an online, real¿time flexibility as¿ sessment and activation platform targeted at unlocking the flexibility potential of commercial build¿ ings and smaller industrial ... -
Development of a global energy management system (GEMS) for the life sciences industry
(NUI Galway, 2015-08)For multi-national companies, assessment of cost effective energy efficiency projects across a global site base is a complex problem involving multiple variables. This research project proposes a novel methodology for ... -
Development of a Global Energy Management System for non-energy intensive multi-site industrial organisations: A methodology
(Elsevier, 2017-01-25)For multi-site organisations, informed decision making on capital investment aimed at improving energy performance and cutting carbon emissions, across a global site base, is a complex problem. This work presents the ... -
Development of a global energy management system for the life sciences industry: an energy management maturity model implementation
(NUI Galway, 2015-11)The Global Energy Management System (GEMS) research project proposes a novel methodology for assessing capital energy-efficiency projects at a global level. The paper scope covers the systematic development and implementation ... -
The development of a lean six sigma and BIM framework for enhancing off-site manufacturing
(Emerald, 2023-05-12)This project aims to improve a construction company's overall project delivery by utilising Lean Six sigma methods combined with Business Information Modeling (BIM) to design, modularise and manufacture various building ... -
Development of a nested coastal circulation model: boundary error reduction
(Elsevier, 2014-03)Numerical models have a valuable role to play in the sustainable management of coastal waters but accurate simulation of land/sea interactions, particularly in areas of complex coastlines, requires the use of high spatial ... -
Development of a structured on-the-job training model
(2007)This paper examines the potential of using knowledge management in developing a structured on-the-job training programme. Using a qualitative multiple case study approach, multiple sources of evidence were collected from ... -
The development of a supplier performance evaluation tool
(2005)As product life cycles continue to shrink and global competition increases, manufacturers are outsourcing what they consider to be non-strategic activities in order to focus on their core competencies. Consequently these ...