Browsing by Contributor "Cranfield University"
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Analysis of Perturbation incidence in the calculation of trajectories in Ephemeris Model
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-01-14)
Master thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: Cranfield UniversityThe main goal of this thesis is to deepen the understanding of the influence that the various perturbations exert on the trajectory calculations performed by the JPL ephemeris model to provide high-fidelity ephemeris in ... -
Analysis of photovoltaic investments in the spanish market
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya / Cranfield University, 2009)
Master thesis (pre-Bologna period)
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Covenantee: Cranfield UniversityThis thesis conducts a profitability analysis of investments in Photovoltaic (PV) installations connected to the Spanish electrical grid system, focusing on the regulatory framework and investment returns. The thesis ... -
Anti-graffiti coating tests
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-10-09)
Master thesis
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Covenantee: Cranfield UniversityRemoving unsightly graffiti is costly and estimated to exceed 200 million per year in the UK alone. Moreover, it is also clear that graffiti commonly found in schools and shops, flats and on public transport signifies ... -
Autonomous Plasma Robot: The Future of Maintenance in Solar Energy Plants
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2021-12-22)
Master thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: Cranfield UniversityAtmospheric pressure plasma technology has many surface processing applications. Specifically, it has been demonstrated to be effective in cleaning solar reflector surfaces and reducing water consumption in Concentrating ... -
CFD analysis for optimal single and double rows of marine turbines in a wide channel
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya / Cranfield University, 2013)
Bachelor thesis
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Covenantee: Cranfield UniversityTidal currents are one of the most promising sources of power within the renewable energy sector, especially for countries with suitable marine conditions. The United Kingdom has the edge over the rest of countries in ... -
Conceptual design and modelling of a hybrid push-to-pass system for a TCR car
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-11-26)
Master thesis
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Covenantee: Cranfield UniversityAs motorsport is heading to a hybrid and electric era, purely ICE engine cars are starting to look slightly outdated but keep this feeling of the purest kind of racing. A successful hybridization wouldbe the one that ... -
Criteria Uncertainty in Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis of Sustainable Manufacturing Systems
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2021-12-22)
Master thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: Cranfield UniversityMultiple Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) is a discipline used by decision makers to evaluate conflicting features when choosing among alternatives. MCDA methods are applied in the field of sustainable manufacturing to ... -
Design of an electric tilting quad bike
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018)
Master thesis
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Design of an ERP System Implementation Plan for an SME
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-07-09)
Master thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: Cranfield UniversityThis thesis aims to build an ERP selection approach for the implementation of ERP systems in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Currently, the majority of local companies with few workers manage all their information ... -
Development of a Bio-inspired GNS methodology in the dark environment
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2021-10-28)
Master thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: Cranfield UniversityThe current research explores the connection between gazing and locomotion of acoustic guided animals and the application of this in autonomous vehicles guidance and navigation strategies. Research groups worldwide are ... -
Development of an ADAS function for combined adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist up to highway speeds
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2021-11-19)
Master thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: Cranfield UniversityDue to the need of higher control strategies for the viability of autonomous vehicles on an ever changing environment, this thesis will cover the development of an autonomous vehicle simulation considering longitudinal ... -
Distributed field services - simulation and operational performance
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-10-09)
Master thesis
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Covenantee: Cranfield UniversityAmong the key technologies of the fourth industrial revolution, connectivity, internet of things, big data and analytics are frequently used to drive performance improvements for products, processes, and services. In this ... -
Environmental impact assessment of concentrated solar power plants
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-10-09)
Master thesis
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Covenantee: Cranfield UniversityNowadays, concentrated solar power plants are widely used to respond to the continuous rise in energy consumption in the world. By 2030, these plants together with other clean and sustainable energy providers, will completely ... -
Identification of fluorescence probes for simultaneous quantification of biomarkers
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-05-03)
Master thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: Cranfield UniversityThe demand of rapid, portable and effective point of care testing has been increasing in the last decade. Point of care (POC) testing devices can rely on several analytical signals such as electrochemical (i.e. glucose ... -
Impact of digital transformation on reporting and business intelligence in large organisations
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-10-09)
Master thesis
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Covenantee: Cranfield UniversityThe emergence of new technologies and their introduction in society and business during the last few years has made digital transformation a priority issue for organisations that want to be up to date and not be overtaken ... -
Improving lithium-sulphur battery pack’s performance using flywheel
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018)
Master thesis
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Lap Time Simulation for Racing Powerboats
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2021-11-22)
Master thesis
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Covenantee: Cranfield UniversityThis thesis project focus on adapting the optimal control of the lap time simulation for racing cars to racing powerboats. The intention of this lap time simulation is to develop a study regarding the influence of certain ... -
Optimising energy demands for new housing development in Cambridge – Milton Keynes – Oxford Arc
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018)
Master thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: Cranfield UniversityThe Oxford – Milton Keynes – Cambridge (OMC) arc is one of the fastest growing regions of the United Kingdom. The connection of OMC cities via new infrastructure services is seen vital for long-term economic growth of the ... -
Redesign for sustainable manufacturing
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-10-10)
Master thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: Cranfield UniversitySustainable manufacturing is becoming increasingly common and necessary among the different manufacturing industries around the world. It is essential to aim resources at improving the environmental, social and economic ...