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Novel processing of solid oxide fuel cell (2011)
Thesis
Baba, N. B. Novel processing of solid oxide fuel cell. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4271

ABSTRACT Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are of major interest in fuel cell development due to their high energy conversion efficiency, wide range of fuels and environmental friendliness. One important obstacle for their industrial development is the... Read More about Novel processing of solid oxide fuel cell.

Computer aided synthesis and optimisation of electronic logic circuits (2011)
Thesis
Al-Jassani, B. A. Computer aided synthesis and optimisation of electronic logic circuits. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6658

In this thesis, a variety of algorithms for synthesis and optimisation of combinational and sequential logic circuits are developed. These algorithms could be part of new commercial EGAD package for future VLSI digital designs. The results show that... Read More about Computer aided synthesis and optimisation of electronic logic circuits.

Performance monitoring and modelling of micro-, midi- and macro-wind turbines (2011)
Thesis
Makkawi, A. Performance monitoring and modelling of micro-, midi- and macro-wind turbines. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6040

This thesis investigates the potential of using wind turbine to offset electricity demand for dwellings or public building. This work involves onshore small and large wind turbine implementation considering the suitability of the location to machine... Read More about Performance monitoring and modelling of micro-, midi- and macro-wind turbines.

Moisture conditions in external timber cladding: field trials and their design implications (2011)
Thesis
Davies, I. Moisture conditions in external timber cladding: field trials and their design implications. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4702

This thesis describes the development of technical guidance on timber facade design. The study involved a state-of-the-art review; an exposure trial of external cladding made from Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) and the production of construction det... Read More about Moisture conditions in external timber cladding: field trials and their design implications.

Thick film electronic ceramic sensors for civil structures health monitoring (2011)
Thesis
Jabir, S. A. A. Thick film electronic ceramic sensors for civil structures health monitoring. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4475

Buildings, roads, bridges and structures in general suffer many kinds of damages due to overstress caused by settlements of foundations, high winds, dynamic forces, passing traffic, vibration and unexpected external loads beyond the safe design force... Read More about Thick film electronic ceramic sensors for civil structures health monitoring.

Design and modelling of a photovoltaic driven fan solar air heater for drying woodchip in Scotland (2011)
Thesis
Clemente, A. Design and modelling of a photovoltaic driven fan solar air heater for drying woodchip in Scotland. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4417

In the wood fuel supply chain, the water contained in the product determines one aspect of the quality of the wood. It is necessary to reduce the moisture content (MC) of the wood in order to reduce transport and storing costs and also to increase th... Read More about Design and modelling of a photovoltaic driven fan solar air heater for drying woodchip in Scotland.

Cryptographic privacy-preserving enhancement method for investigative data acquisition (2011)
Thesis
Kwecka, Z. (2011). Cryptographic privacy-preserving enhancement method for investigative data acquisition. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4437

The current processes involved in the acquisition of investigative data from third parties, such as banks, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and employers, by the public authorities can breach the rights of the individuals under investigation. This i... Read More about Cryptographic privacy-preserving enhancement method for investigative data acquisition.

Ontology based knowledge formulation and an interpretation engine for intelligent devices in pervasive environments (2011)
Thesis
Kosek, A. Ontology based knowledge formulation and an interpretation engine for intelligent devices in pervasive environments. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6037

Ongoing device miniaturization makes it possible to manufacture very small devices; therefore more of them can be embedded in one space. Pervasive computing concepts, envisioning computers distributed in a space and hidden from users' sight, presente... Read More about Ontology based knowledge formulation and an interpretation engine for intelligent devices in pervasive environments.

The Development of a Holistic and Quantitative Tool for the Assessment and Improvement of Survey Quality. (2011)
Thesis
Chen, T. The Development of a Holistic and Quantitative Tool for the Assessment and Improvement of Survey Quality. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4404

There are a variety of guidelines and methods available to measure and assess survey quality. Most of these are based on qualitative descriptions. In practice, they are not easy to implement and it is very difficult to make comparisons between survey... Read More about The Development of a Holistic and Quantitative Tool for the Assessment and Improvement of Survey Quality..

Wild networks: the articulation of feedback and evaluation in a creative inter-disciplinary design studio (2011)
Thesis
Joel, S. Wild networks: the articulation of feedback and evaluation in a creative inter-disciplinary design studio. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4578

It is argued that design exists within a collective social network of negotiation, feedback sharing and reflection that is integral to the design process. To encourage this, requires a technological solution that enables designers to access, be aware... Read More about Wild networks: the articulation of feedback and evaluation in a creative inter-disciplinary design studio.

Modelling the energy resource for buildings and the use of appropriate low carbon technologies (2011)
Thesis
Girard, A. Modelling the energy resource for buildings and the use of appropriate low carbon technologies. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6695

This thesis investigates the feasibility of the use of Low or Zero Carbon Energy Sources (LZCES) in the built environment and the development of an innovative Integrated Renewable Energy Planner (IREP) tool. It can be divided into four main research... Read More about Modelling the energy resource for buildings and the use of appropriate low carbon technologies.

Efficient routing and communication algorithms for wireless mesh networks (2011)
Thesis
Zhao, L. Efficient routing and communication algorithms for wireless mesh networks. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4267

There has been an increasing demand to create wireless technologies that allow people to connect their home networks together as well as to the Internet through wireless community networks (WCNs). Although several network architectu... Read More about Efficient routing and communication algorithms for wireless mesh networks.