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D-MOD Dynamic Modelling of Operator Demand: a new simulator module for the evaluation of signaler’s demand
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Delamere, L., Lumby, A., Treble, P., & Golightly, D. (in press). D-MOD Dynamic Modelling of Operator Demand: a new simulator module for the evaluation of signaler’s demand.

Estimating signaler demand is critical for ensuring signaling workstations are both feasible to run, and acceptable to staff. While human factors tools exist, they are typically manual, time consuming and rely of the skill of an expert. One solution,... Read More about D-MOD Dynamic Modelling of Operator Demand: a new simulator module for the evaluation of signaler’s demand.

Experimental study of a membrane-based dehumidification cooling system
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Chen, Z., Bai, H., Ye, Z., & Zhu, J. (in press). Experimental study of a membrane-based dehumidification cooling system.

Membrane-based liquid desiccant dehumidification has attracted increasing interests with elimination of solution droplets carryover problem. A membrane-based hybrid liquid desiccant dehumidification cooling system is developed in this study, which ha... Read More about Experimental study of a membrane-based dehumidification cooling system.

Power conditioning of thermoelectric generated power using dc-dc converters: a case study of a boost converter
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Twaha, S., Zhu, J., & Yan, Y. (in press). Power conditioning of thermoelectric generated power using dc-dc converters: a case study of a boost converter.

The near exhaustion of non-renewable energy resources such as fossil fuels followed by disastrous climatic changes have alerted the world to invest in alternative energy sources. Thermoelectric (TE) technology is responsible for innovating TE devices... Read More about Power conditioning of thermoelectric generated power using dc-dc converters: a case study of a boost converter.

Melt-processed PLA/HA platelet nanoparticle composites produced using tailored dispersants
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Parsons, A. J., Walton, K., Hild, F., Ilchev, A., Gimeno-Fabra, M., Tomczynska, M. M., …Irvine, D. J. (in press). Melt-processed PLA/HA platelet nanoparticle composites produced using tailored dispersants.

Hydroxyapatite (HA) nanoparticles, similar to those seen in the structure of human bone, have been produced via hydrothermal synthesisand used to produce nanocomposite materials via melt blending with poly(lactic acid)(PLA). Both of these processes a... Read More about Melt-processed PLA/HA platelet nanoparticle composites produced using tailored dispersants.

Modelling asset management of railway overhead line equipment
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kilsby, P., Remenyte-Prescott, R., & Andrews, J. D. (in press). Modelling asset management of railway overhead line equipment.

The overhead line equipment (OLE) is a critical sub-system of the 25kV AC overhead railway electrification system. There is a need to evaluate OLE asset management strategies through a whole life cost analysis that considers degradation processes and... Read More about Modelling asset management of railway overhead line equipment.

Numerical simulation of residual stresses induced by weld repair in a stainless steel pipe considering the influence of an initial fabrication weld
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Salerno, G., Bennett, C., Sun, W., & Becker, A. A. (in press). Numerical simulation of residual stresses induced by weld repair in a stainless steel pipe considering the influence of an initial fabrication weld. . Manuscript submitted for publication

This work presents the application of a finite element (FE) model developed to simulate the repair process in the case of components with a pre-existing stress state. The approach is tested in the case of a repair of a laser beam weld in a stainless... Read More about Numerical simulation of residual stresses induced by weld repair in a stainless steel pipe considering the influence of an initial fabrication weld.

Integrated output filter inductor for permanent magnet motor drives
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Raza Khowja, M., Gerada, C., Vakil, G., Wheeler, P., & Patel, C. (in press). Integrated output filter inductor for permanent magnet motor drives.

This paper presents a novel approach to integrate the output filter inductor in permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) drive system. The integrated output filter inductor is based on utilizing the motor magnetics as a filter inductance instead of... Read More about Integrated output filter inductor for permanent magnet motor drives.

Quantification of perception clusters using R-fuzzy sets and grey analysis
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Khuman, A. S., Yang, Y., John, R., & Liu, S. (in press). Quantification of perception clusters using R-fuzzy sets and grey analysis.

This paper investigates the use of the R-fuzzy significance measure hybrid approach introduced by the authors in a previous work; used in conjunction with grey analysis to allow for further inferencing, providing a higher dimension of accuracy and un... Read More about Quantification of perception clusters using R-fuzzy sets and grey analysis.

Superconducting and conventional electromagnetic launch system for civil aircraft assisted take-off
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bertola, L., Cox, T., Wheeler, P., & Garvey, S. D. (in press). Superconducting and conventional electromagnetic launch system for civil aircraft assisted take-off.

This paper compares three possible linear motor topologies for an electromagnetic launch system to assist civil aircraft take-off. Assisted launch of civil aircraft has the potential of reducing the required runway length, reducing noise and emission... Read More about Superconducting and conventional electromagnetic launch system for civil aircraft assisted take-off.

More electric aircraft starter-generator system with utilization of hybrid modulated model predictive control
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Yoeh, S. S., Yang, T., Tarisciotti, L., Hill, C. I., & Bozhko, S. (in press). More electric aircraft starter-generator system with utilization of hybrid modulated model predictive control.

The current trend for future aircraft is the adoption of the More Electric Aircraft (MEA) concept. The electrical based starter-generator (S/G) system is one of the core ideas from the MEA concept. The PI based control scheme has been investigated in... Read More about More electric aircraft starter-generator system with utilization of hybrid modulated model predictive control.

Nonlinear aircraft engine model for future integrated power center development
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Enalou, H., Rashed, M., Kulsangcharoen, P., Hill, C. I., & Bozhko, S. (in press). Nonlinear aircraft engine model for future integrated power center development.

Aircraft engines, the prime source of on-board power, play a vital role within the electrical power generation system. In literature these are considerably simplified to rudimentary engine speed. In this paper, a nonlinear zero-dimension (0-D) order... Read More about Nonlinear aircraft engine model for future integrated power center development.

Improving security requirements adequacy: an interval type 2 fuzzy logic security assessment system
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hibshi, H., Breaux, T. D., & Wagner, C. (in press). Improving security requirements adequacy: an interval type 2 fuzzy logic security assessment system.

Organizations rely on security experts to improve the security of their systems. These professionals use background knowledge and experience to align known threats and vulnerabilities before selecting mitigation options. The substantial depth of expe... Read More about Improving security requirements adequacy: an interval type 2 fuzzy logic security assessment system.

CO2 reduction through low cost electrification of the diesel powertrain at 48V
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Milton, G., Blore, P., Tufail, K., Coates, B. P., Newbigging, I., Cooper, A., & Shayler, P. J. (in press). CO2 reduction through low cost electrification of the diesel powertrain at 48V. SAE Technical Papers,

In order to achieve fleet average CO2 targets, mass market adoption of low CO2 technologies is required. Application of low cost technologies across a large number of vehicles is more cost-effective in reducing fleet CO2 than deploying high-impact, c... Read More about CO2 reduction through low cost electrification of the diesel powertrain at 48V.

Hybrid electric propulsion systems for skydiving aircraft
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Glassock, R., Galea, M., Williams, W., & Glesk, T. (in press). Hybrid electric propulsion systems for skydiving aircraft.

• Show viability of hybrid electric and all-electric aircraft concept for skydiving missions.
• Push forward, investment in new electrical propulsion technology equipped light commuter category aircraft.

Identifying the factors influencing track degradation on the UK rail network
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Clarke, S., & Prescott, D. (2017). Identifying the factors influencing track degradation on the UK rail network.

As trains traverse track, the smoothness of its vertical geometry decreases. This degradation is linked to many interrelated factors, making it difficult to identify the primary causes. Through the use of multiple layer analysis, each factor was indi... Read More about Identifying the factors influencing track degradation on the UK rail network.