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Dynamic soil–structure interaction of monopile supported wind turbines in cohesive soil (2013)
Journal Article
Lombardi, D., Bhattacharya, S., & Muir Wood, D. (2013). Dynamic soil–structure interaction of monopile supported wind turbines in cohesive soil. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 49, 165-180. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2013.01.015

Offshore wind turbines supported on monopile foundations are dynamically sensitive because the overall natural frequencies of these structures are close to the different forcing frequencies imposed upon them. The structures are designed for an intend... Read More about Dynamic soil–structure interaction of monopile supported wind turbines in cohesive soil.

Liquidity risk premium and asset pricing in US water transportation (2013)
Journal Article
Panayides, P., Lambertides, N., & Cullinane, K. (2013). Liquidity risk premium and asset pricing in US water transportation. Transportation research. Part E, Logistics and transportation review, 52, 3-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tre.2012.11.007

The water transportation of freight has been one of the most important sectors in facilitating international trade and contributing to the growth of the world economy. Bearing in mind the importance of the relation between asset returns and liquidity... Read More about Liquidity risk premium and asset pricing in US water transportation.

Optimisation of electroless co-deposited solid oxide fuel cell electrodes (2013)
Thesis
Nwosu, N. O. E. Optimisation of electroless co-deposited solid oxide fuel cell electrodes. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6448

Research already carried out on the use of the recently patented electroless nickel ceramic codeposition technique as a method of manufacturing solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) electrodes has thus far indicated that, while functional electrodes can be ma... Read More about Optimisation of electroless co-deposited solid oxide fuel cell electrodes.

Optical Concentrator and Associated Photovoltaic Devices (2013)
Patent
Mallick, T. K., & Sellami, N. (2013). Optical Concentrator and Associated Photovoltaic Devices

Disclosed is a transmissive optical concentrator comprising an elliptical collector aperture and a non-elliptical exit aperture, the concentrator being operable to concentrate radiation incident on said collector aperture. The body of said concentrat... Read More about Optical Concentrator and Associated Photovoltaic Devices.

Optical Element (2013)
Patent
Ramirez-Iniguez, R., Muhammad Sukki, F., McMeekin, S., & Stewart, B. (in press). Optical Element. US9910253B2

Is Renewable Heat Incentive the future? (2013)
Journal Article
Abu-Bakar, S. H., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Ramirez-Iniguez, R., Mallick, T. K., McLennan, C., Munir, A. B., Yasin, S. H. M., & Rahimh, R. A. (2013). Is Renewable Heat Incentive the future?. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 26, 365-378. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2013.05.044

This paper focuses on the renewable heat incentive (RHI) scheme in the United Kingdom (UK); and in particular, on its implications in relation to solar thermal systems (STSs). First, a short review on the UK's energy demand is provided. Then, an over... Read More about Is Renewable Heat Incentive the future?.

Numerical simulation of seismically induced settlements of shallow foundations on remediated ground against liquefaction (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Dimitriadi, V., & Bouckovalas, G. (2013, June). Numerical simulation of seismically induced settlements of shallow foundations on remediated ground against liquefaction. Paper presented at International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering: From Case History to Practice, Istanbul, Turkey

No abstract available.

The governance of active-focus labour market policies in the UK and the effects on active policy types. (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Fuertes, V. (2013, June). The governance of active-focus labour market policies in the UK and the effects on active policy types. Paper presented at FP 7 PhD conference “Local welfare systems and social cohesion”, June 10-12 2013

Current State and Barriers for the Development of Renewable Energy in Europe (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Susca, T., Fernandez, B., & Lohrey, S. (2013, June). Current State and Barriers for the Development of Renewable Energy in Europe. Paper presented at Dahrendorf Workshop: A European Energiewende as a European Common Good?

No abstract available.

Performance analysis of mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator for building integrated photovoltaic systems. (2013)
Journal Article
Muhammad-Sukki, F., Abu-Bakar, S. H., Ramirez-Iniguez, R., McMeekin, S. G., Stewart, B. G., Munir, A. B., Yasin, S. H. M., & Rahim, R. A. (2013). Performance analysis of mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator for building integrated photovoltaic systems. Applied Energy, 111, 288-299. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.05.006

This paper presents a mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator (MSDTIRC). Here, its electrical and optical performances are investigated for building integrated photovoltaic applications. This concentrator is designed... Read More about Performance analysis of mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator for building integrated photovoltaic systems..

Mathematical programming model for heat exchanger design through optimization of partial objectives (2013)
Journal Article
Onishi, V. C., Ravagnani, M. A., & Caballero, J. A. (2013). Mathematical programming model for heat exchanger design through optimization of partial objectives. Energy Conversion and Management, 74, 60-69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2013.05.011

Mathematical programming can be used for the optimal design of shell-and-tube heat exchangers (STHEs). This paper proposes a mixed integer non-linear programming (MINLP) model for the design of STHEs, following rigorously the standards of the Tubular... Read More about Mathematical programming model for heat exchanger design through optimization of partial objectives.

Maritime logistics as an emerging discipline (2013)
Journal Article
Panayides, P., & Song, D.-W. (2013). Maritime logistics as an emerging discipline. Maritime Policy and Management, 40(3), 295-308. https://doi.org/10.1080/03088839.2013.782942

The evolution of maritime logistics as an emerging discipline has resulted, to a large extent, from the increasing and varied demands of shippers and customers and the rapidly changing role of ports in the context of supply and logistics chains. Scho... Read More about Maritime logistics as an emerging discipline.

Hardware architectures for infrared pedestrian detection systems (2013)
Thesis
Walczyk, R. Hardware architectures for infrared pedestrian detection systems. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6072

Infrared pedestrian detection systems struggle with real-time processing performance. Known solutions are limited to either low resolution systems with basic functionality running at full frame rate, or software based techniques featuring higher dete... Read More about Hardware architectures for infrared pedestrian detection systems.

Mass loss and volume change: From sand-salt analogues to MSW (2013)
Book Chapter
McDougall, J., Fleming, I., Thiel, R., Dewaele, P., Parker, D., & Kelly, D. (2013). Mass loss and volume change: From sand-salt analogues to MSW. In G. Musso (Ed.), Coupled Phenomena in Environmental Geotechnics (189-197). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/b15004-19

Results from two sets of laboratory test programmes on sand-salt mixtures in wihch the salt fractions, of different amounts and size, are dissolved are brought together to gather insight into the mechanics of mass loss and its controlling factors. Th... Read More about Mass loss and volume change: From sand-salt analogues to MSW.

Metamaterial-based sensor for skin disease diagnostics (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
La Spada, L., Iovine, R., Tarparelli, R., & Vegni, L. (2013, May). Metamaterial-based sensor for skin disease diagnostics. Presented at SPIE Microtechnologies, Grenoble, France

Skin absorption properties, under diseases conditions, are modified due to the structural variations of chromophores and pigments. The measurement of such different absorptions can be a useful tool for the recognition of different skin diseases. In t... Read More about Metamaterial-based sensor for skin disease diagnostics.

"Portal Frame”. A portal frame with header and column connector. (2013)
Patent
HARRISON, I., KERMANI, A., & MUNIR, S. (2013). "Portal Frame”. A portal frame with header and column connector. 2496577 (A). The UK Patent Office

A portal frame, for example a door or window, comprising at least one header 20, at least a first column 30 and at least one frame connector 50 for rigidly connecting the first column to the header. The connector comprises a lateral header connector... Read More about "Portal Frame”. A portal frame with header and column connector..

Feasibility of cross-laminated timber production from UK Sitka Spruce. (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Crawford, D., Hairstans, R., & Smith, R. E. (2013, May). Feasibility of cross-laminated timber production from UK Sitka Spruce. Presented at COST Action FP1004 Focus Solid Timber Solutions - European Conference on Cross Laminated Timber (CLT)

Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) is an innovative wood product, which can be used for almost all superstructure elements. It is generally produced from kiln dried, fast growing timber. Currently the majority of CLT used within the UK construction industr... Read More about Feasibility of cross-laminated timber production from UK Sitka Spruce..

Multi resonant platform based on modified metallic nanoparticles for biological tissue characterization (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Iovine, R., La Spada, L., Tarparelli, R., & Vegni, L. (2013, May). Multi resonant platform based on modified metallic nanoparticles for biological tissue characterization. Presented at SPIE Optical Metrology 2013, Munich, Germany

In this contribution optical properties of new metallic nanoparticles for biomedical applications are investigated. These particles consist of a pair of opposing gold prisms with asymmetric dielectric holes. In this configuration the structure exhibi... Read More about Multi resonant platform based on modified metallic nanoparticles for biological tissue characterization.

Targeting the Environmental Sustainability of the European Shipping Sector - the need for innovation in policy and technology. (2013)
Report
Cullinane, K. (2013). Targeting the Environmental Sustainability of the European Shipping Sector - the need for innovation in policy and technology. Gothenburg, Sweden: EPSD - Europoean Panel of Sustainable Development

The present report “Targeting the Environmental Sustainability of European Shipping:
The Need for Innovation in Policy and Technology” has emerged from a background
survey with the aim of mapping what is being done on sustainable shipping within th... Read More about Targeting the Environmental Sustainability of the European Shipping Sector - the need for innovation in policy and technology..

Nanoplasmonic sensor for chemical measurements (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Iovine, R., La Spada, L., & Vegni, L. (2013, May). Nanoplasmonic sensor for chemical measurements. Presented at SPIE Optics + Optoelectronics, Prague, Czech Republic

In this paper plasmonic nanoparticles arranged in an array configuration for the detection of glycerol concentration in aqueous solution, are presented. Glycerol concentration measurement is crucial for several application fields, such as biomedical... Read More about Nanoplasmonic sensor for chemical measurements.