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Development of efficient data assimilation methods for solute transport problems
(NUI Galway, 2018-09-18)
The solution of marine contaminant transport problems is a significant research topic in civil engineering. Typically, the problem is represented as a partial differential equation described by the non-stationary, ...
Experimental and finite element investigations of the serviceability behaviour of CLT floors
(NUI Galway, 2020-02-06)
Global environmental concerns with regard to sustaining our growing population is prompting the building community worldwide to increase urban density, while using optimised and sustainable resources. The traditional ...
Tidal stream energy assessment with and without a shock capture scheme - Incorporating a non-constant thrust force coefficient
(NUI Galway, 2019-04-23)
Tidal currents provide a significant energy source in many locations worldwide,
particularly at coastal areas where bathymetric conditions intensify their magnitudes.
Potential sites for tidal-stream energy resource ...
Paralympic tandem cycling and hand-cycling: Computational and wind tunnel analysis of aerodynamic performance
(NUI Galway, 2019-03-27)
There are several key resistive forces affecting the speed of cyclists; namely aerodynamic resistance, gravity induced by road gradients, rolling resistance, and drive train and wheel bearing resistances. Of these, in most ...
Development of advanced numerical models for concentrically braced steel frame members and components
(NUI Galway, 2018-09-18)
The behaviours of braced steel frame members and components are investigated in this project using finite element models that were developed to address the multi-scale mechanics of braced steel frame structures. The ...
Energy recovery and pathogen inactivation with dry co-digestion of food waste and pig manure
(NUI Galway, 2019-03-14)
Anaerobic digestion is one of the best available technologies for food waste (FW) and pig manure (PM) management by producing methane-rich biogas. However, mono digestion of FW or PM is easily inhibited by high volatile ...
Combined experimental testing and numerical modelling of a novel vertical axis tidal turbine
(NUI Galway, 2018-11-30)
This research presents a study of a novel vertical axis tidal turbine (VATT) – the GKinetic turbine – using experimental testing of scale devices and numerical modelling. The primary aims of the thesis were: (1) to assess ...
Deep-retrofit decision-making support for achieving nearly zero-energy buildings with enhanced comfort
(NUI Galway, 2019-04-11)
The emerging trends for deep-retrofit of existing buildings in Europe require formulation of strategies for nearly zero-energy buildings (nZEBs) and achieving benchmarks as outlined in the Energy Performance of Buildings ...
Evaluation of modified flow-through pulsed UV technology for bacterial inactivation with comparison to a standard continuous-flow low pressure UV system
(NUI Galway, 2019-01-24)
Approximately 8,000 million litres of milk were processed by the Irish dairy industry in 2017. The most recent data indicates that industry water consumption rates average 2.5m3/m3 of milk processed and 14.9 m3/tonne ...
Physically-based methods for improved high temperature creep performance of 9Cr steels and welds: nano-, micro- and macro-scale studies
(NUI Galway, 2019-09-30)
The reduction of emissions from fossil fuel power plants is essential to minimising the environmental impact of power generation and this can be achieved by higher temperature, with more efficient combustion of the fuel. ...