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Dynamic thermal simulation of ground heat exchangers for renewable heating of buildings (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Gan, G. (2016). Dynamic thermal simulation of ground heat exchangers for renewable heating of buildings.

The temperature of deep soil is relatively stable throughout a year and the thermal energy stored in soil can be used to provide renewable heat or coolth for a building. A ground heat exchanger is required to transfer heat between the fluid in the he... Read More about Dynamic thermal simulation of ground heat exchangers for renewable heating of buildings.

Asymmetric multilevel topology for photovoltaic energy injection to microgrids (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Munoz, J., Gaisse, P., Baier, C., Rivera, M., Gregor, R., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). Asymmetric multilevel topology for photovoltaic energy injection to microgrids.

The massive penetration of renewable energy sources in the utility grid has emerged as the solution to obtain clean energy in modern electric systems, which are gradually replacing their generators that produce CO2 emissions to achieve a sustainable... Read More about Asymmetric multilevel topology for photovoltaic energy injection to microgrids.

Normalisation by evaluation for dependent types (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Altenkirch, T., & Kaposi, A. (2016). Normalisation by evaluation for dependent types.

We develop normalisation by evaluation (NBE) for dependent types based on presheaf categories. Our construction is formulated using internal type theory using quotient inductive types. We use a typed presentation hence there are no preterms or realiz... Read More about Normalisation by evaluation for dependent types.

Experimental investigation of a novel heat pipe and porous ceramic based indirect evaporative cooler (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Amer, O., & Boukhanouf, R. (2016). Experimental investigation of a novel heat pipe and porous ceramic based indirect evaporative cooler.

The paper presents laboratory test results of an integrated heat pipe and ceramic tube based evaporative cooling prototype for air conditioning in buildings. The cooler integrates durable porous ceramic tubes as water saturated media materials and he... Read More about Experimental investigation of a novel heat pipe and porous ceramic based indirect evaporative cooler.

Preliminary testing results of a diaphragm FPSE (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Ghozzi, S., & Boukhanouf, R. (2016). Preliminary testing results of a diaphragm FPSE.

The paper presents design and preliminary testing results of a Free Piston Stirling Engine (FPSE) prototyp operating at low temperature heat sources. The main focus of this work is to demonstrate the construction of the displacer using flexure bellow... Read More about Preliminary testing results of a diaphragm FPSE.

A novel multilevel quad-inverter configuration for quasi six-phase open-winding converter (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Padmanaban, S., Blaabjerg, F., Wheeler, P. W., Siano, P., Martirano, L., & Szcze?niak, P. (2016). A novel multilevel quad-inverter configuration for quasi six-phase open-winding converter.

This paper developed a novel quad-inverter configuration for multilevel six-phase asymmetrical open-winding AC converter. Proposal found to be suited for (low-voltage/high-current) applications such as AC tractions and ‘More-Electric Aircraft’ propul... Read More about A novel multilevel quad-inverter configuration for quasi six-phase open-winding converter.

Examining the effects of contributory factors on curing process of cold bitumen emulsion mixtures (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Nassar, A. I., Thom, N., & Parry, T. (2016). Examining the effects of contributory factors on curing process of cold bitumen emulsion mixtures. In Functional pavement design: proceedings of the 4th Chinese-European Workshop on Functional Pavement Design (4th CEW 2016, Delft, The Netherlands, 29 June - 1 July 2016)

Curing of Cold Bitumen Emulsion Mixtures (CBEMs) is influenced by different factors such as curing temperature, curing time, humidity and presence of cement. In this study, the influence of these contributory factors on CBEMs has been evaluated in te... Read More about Examining the effects of contributory factors on curing process of cold bitumen emulsion mixtures.

Evaluating a natural horsemanship program in relation to the ISES first principles of horse training (2016)
Conference Proceeding
North, S., Hemingway, A., McLean, A., Harriet, L., & Caroline, E. (2016). Evaluating a natural horsemanship program in relation to the ISES first principles of horse training. In Proceedings of The 12th International Society for Equitation Science Conference (ISES2016. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.54733

The ISES training principles provide an excellent starting point for professionals and horse owners. Currently, there does not seem to be an accepted protocol for evaluating horse training programs against the ISES principles. We suggest an approach... Read More about Evaluating a natural horsemanship program in relation to the ISES first principles of horse training.

How does Parelli measure up? (poster) (2016)
Conference Proceeding
North, S., Hemingway, A., McLean, A., Laurie, H., & Ellis-Hill, C. (2016). How does Parelli measure up? (poster).

Poster presented at 12th International Society for Equitation Science Conference (ISES2016) to accompany: Steve North, Ann Hemingway, Andrew McLean, Harriet Laurie and Caroline Ellis-Hill. 2016. Evaluating a natural horsemanship program in relation... Read More about How does Parelli measure up? (poster).

Sensorless control of fault tolerant PMSM drives in case of single-phase open circuit fault (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Saleh, K., & Sumner, M. (2016). Sensorless control of fault tolerant PMSM drives in case of single-phase open circuit fault.

This paper introduces a new method to track the saliency of a PMSM motor fed by a four-leg inverter in case of a single phase open circuit fault through measuring the dynamic current response of the motor line currents due the IGBT switching actions.... Read More about Sensorless control of fault tolerant PMSM drives in case of single-phase open circuit fault.

Mathematical and Numerical Modelling of Wave Impact on Wave-Energy Buoys (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Kalogirou, A., & Bokhove, O. (2016). Mathematical and Numerical Modelling of Wave Impact on Wave-Energy Buoys. doi:10.1115/omae2016-54937

We report on the mathematical and numerical modelling of amplified rogue waves driving a wave-energy device in a contraction. This wave-energy device consists of a floating buoy attached to an AC-induction motor and constrained to move upward only in... Read More about Mathematical and Numerical Modelling of Wave Impact on Wave-Energy Buoys.

Innovative shallow sump customizations for aero-engine bearing chambers (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Chandra, B., & Simmons, K. (2016). Innovative shallow sump customizations for aero-engine bearing chambers.

Aero-engines incorporate various bearing chambers and these typically contain bearings, seals, rotating shafts, stationary walls and struts, and sometimes gears. Oil is supplied for lubrication and cooling and is removed (scavenged) from the sump reg... Read More about Innovative shallow sump customizations for aero-engine bearing chambers.

Advanced computational electromagnetics at BAE systems (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Jones, C., Sewell, P., Benson, T. M., Vukovic, A., Meng, X., & Bucklow, H. (2016). Advanced computational electromagnetics at BAE systems.

Evaluation of a volume of fluid CFD methodology for the oil film thickness estimation in an aero-engine bearing chamber (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Bristot, A., Morvan, H., & Simmons, K. (2016). Evaluation of a volume of fluid CFD methodology for the oil film thickness estimation in an aero-engine bearing chamber.

The presented work aims to identify a Volume of Fluid (VOF) CFD approach for the transient simulation of air/oil flows inside an aero-engine bearing chamber. Typically VOF requires relatively fine grids and consequently small time-steps to sufficient... Read More about Evaluation of a volume of fluid CFD methodology for the oil film thickness estimation in an aero-engine bearing chamber.

Affect theory and autoethnography in ordinary information systems (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Bødker, M., & Chamberlain, A. (2016). Affect theory and autoethnography in ordinary information systems.

This paper uses philosophical theories of affect as a lens for exploring autoethnographic renderings of everyday experience with information technology. Affect theories, in the paper, denote a broad trend in post-humanistic philosophy that explores s... Read More about Affect theory and autoethnography in ordinary information systems.

Differential equation-based specification of turbulence integral length scales for cavity flows (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Jefferson-Loveday, R. J. (2016). Differential equation-based specification of turbulence integral length scales for cavity flows.

A new modeling approach has been developed that explic-itly accounts for expected turbulent eddy length scales in cavity zones. It uses a hybrid approach with Poisson and Hamilton-Jacobi differential equations. These are used to set turbulent length... Read More about Differential equation-based specification of turbulence integral length scales for cavity flows.

Oil-Air Flow Between the Cage and Inner Race of an Aeroengine Bearing (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Adeniyi, A. A., Morvan, H., & Simmons, K. (2016). Oil-Air Flow Between the Cage and Inner Race of an Aeroengine Bearing. In ASME Turbo Expo 2016: Turbomachinery Technical Conference and Exposition. https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2016-56927

Computational studies on pressure distribution around a bending 5:1 rectangular cylinder (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Nguyen, D. T., Hargreaves, D., & Owen, J. (2016). Computational studies on pressure distribution around a bending 5:1 rectangular cylinder.

This paper describes the development and testing of a numerical model, based around the Large Eddy Simulation model, of a flexible 5:1 rectangular cylinder. We report on the vortex-induced vibration (VIV) of the bending cylinder, which is an analogue... Read More about Computational studies on pressure distribution around a bending 5:1 rectangular cylinder.

Wind tunnel studies of pressure distribution around a 5:1 rectangular cylinder (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Nguyen, D. T., Owen, J., & Hargreaves, D. (2016). Wind tunnel studies of pressure distribution around a 5:1 rectangular cylinder.

In this paper, a wind tunnel study is described focusing on analysing the pressure distribution and correlation around both static and dynamic 5:1 rectangular cylinders in smooth and turbulent flow. Results from the static tests highlighted the signi... Read More about Wind tunnel studies of pressure distribution around a 5:1 rectangular cylinder.

Organised Crime and Social Media: Detecting and Corroborating Weak Signals of Human Trafficking Online (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Andrews, S., Brewster, B., & Day, T. (2016). Organised Crime and Social Media: Detecting and Corroborating Weak Signals of Human Trafficking Online. In Graph-Based Representation and Reasoning: 22nd International Conference on Conceptual Structures, ICCS 2016, Annecy, France, July 5-7, 2016, Proceedings (137-150). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-40985-6_11

This paper describes an approach for detecting the presence or emergence of Organised Crime (OC) signals on Social Media. It shows how words and phrases, used by members of the public in Social Media, can be treated as weak signals of OC, enabling in... Read More about Organised Crime and Social Media: Detecting and Corroborating Weak Signals of Human Trafficking Online.