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Deep learning for consumer devices and services 2-AI gets embedded at the edge
(IEEE, 2019-09-02)
The recent explosive growth of deep learning is enabling a new generation of intelligent consumer devices. Specialized deep learning inference now provides data analysis capabilities that once required an active cloud ...
Fatigue life of pitch- and stall-regulated composite tidal turbine blades
(Elsevier, 2018-02-28)
Tidal turbine blades are subject to harsh loading and environmental conditions, including large thrust and torsional loadings, relative to wind turbine blades, due to the high density of seawater, among other factors. The ...
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. ...
User acceptance of mandated technology: An analysis of the role of moderating factors
(Elsevier, 2020-01-28)
This research assesses how the characteristics of age, gender and personality influence user acceptance of a software system in a mandated industrial setting. Guided by a conceptual framework based on the Unified Technology ...
Relationships between wood properties of small clear specimens and structural-sized boards in three softwood species
(De Gruyter, 2019-06-12)
Research on the mechanical and physical properties of wood is commonly carried out on either small clear specimens or structural-sized boards. The first approach was more frequently utilised in the past, while the latter ...
Hydrodynamic modelling approaches to assess mechanisms affecting the structural performance and maintenance of vortex drops shaft structures
(Taylor & Francis, 2019-07-29)
Vortex drop shafts, a key hydraulic structure within modern day deep sewer conveyance systems, must be designed structurally to sustain performance and longevity of operating life under very energetic loading conditions. ...
Macromolecular crowding meets tissue engineering by self-ssembly: A paradigm shift in regenerative medicine
(Wiley, 2014-02-06)
Advancements in molecular and cell biology have led to the development of cell-based
therapies to treat injured or degenerated tissues.
[1] The rationale of this concept is that
functional regeneration can be achieved ...
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 ...
Manufacturing SMEs doing it for themselves: developing, testing and piloting an online sustainability and eco-innovation toolkit for SMEs
(Taylor & Francis, 2019-11-07)
Public discourse frequently cites the damaging activities of large organisations on global environmental issues, but smaller organisations are rarely, if ever, featured. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) make up 99% of ...
A CFD investigation of a variable-pitch vertical axis hydrokinetic turbine with incorporated flow acceleration
(Springer, 2019-02-18)
This paper presents the numerical modelling of a novel vertical axis tidal turbine that incorporates localised flow acceleration and variable-pitch blades. The focus is to develop a computational fluid dynamics model of a ...