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Energy delivery of solar farms with reference to shading (2019)
Thesis
Jeffrey, M. Energy delivery of solar farms with reference to shading. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2086186

This study has been undertaken to research the impact of shading on a large scale solar PV site at 56° latitude north, this is the first site in the UK at this latitude, consisting of 2500 solar panels across a 5 acres. As solar altitude decreases ob... Read More about Energy delivery of solar farms with reference to shading.

Enhancing energy sustainability in buildings by implementing low carbon refrubishments (2016)
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McCauley, L. Enhancing energy sustainability in buildings by implementing low carbon refrubishments. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/462257

The thesis aimed to investigate the feasibility of enhancing a building’s energy sustainability by implementing low carbon refurbishments. The research focused on the low carbon refurbishment of the Energy Technology Centre (ETC) as a case study. The... Read More about Enhancing energy sustainability in buildings by implementing low carbon refrubishments.

Smart energy monitoring technology to reduce domestic electricity and gas consumption through behaviour change (2015)
Thesis
Stinson, J. W. Smart energy monitoring technology to reduce domestic electricity and gas consumption through behaviour change. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/9828

If the UK is to address its energy reduction targets, it is vital to understand energy use behaviours and to devise technology that positively encourages domestic occupants to use less energy. This study is cross-over research that spans energy resea... Read More about Smart energy monitoring technology to reduce domestic electricity and gas consumption through behaviour change.

Solar thermal and photovoltaic electrical generation in Libya (2012)
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Aldali, Y. Solar thermal and photovoltaic electrical generation in Libya. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5272

This thesis investigates the application of large scale concentrated solar (CSP) and photovoltaic power plants in Libya. Direct Steam Generation (DSG) offers a cheaper and less risky method of generating electricity using concentrated solar energy... Read More about Solar thermal and photovoltaic electrical generation in Libya.

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.

Mathematical modelling of BIPV-micro wind system: production, storage and usages (2009)
Thesis
Clarke, P. Mathematical modelling of BIPV-micro wind system: production, storage and usages. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3745

This thesis deals with the following aspects of renewable energy technology; solar energy modelling within the urban environment, performance of building integrated renewables including solar photovoltaics and micro wind technology. The development o... Read More about Mathematical modelling of BIPV-micro wind system: production, storage and usages.

Moisture retention and conductivity properties of waste refuse: a laboratory study (2007)
Thesis
Kazimoglu, Y. K. Moisture retention and conductivity properties of waste refuse: a laboratory study. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5106

The modelling of infiltration and moisture movement within a porous medium requires information on the moisture retention and hydraulic conductivity properties. In this study, the unsaturated hydraulic behaviour of a compacted waste sample based on t... Read More about Moisture retention and conductivity properties of waste refuse: a laboratory study.

Optimized solar water heater for Scottish weather conditions (2007)
Thesis
Junaidi, H. Optimized solar water heater for Scottish weather conditions. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3799

The ICSSWH (Integrated Collector Storage Solar Water Heater), apart from being the oldest is also the most economical means of solar water heating. The effect of modifications in the collector geometry has frequently appeared in the literature, and o... Read More about Optimized solar water heater for Scottish weather conditions.

Improved quality control procedures and models for solar radiation using a world-wide database. (2006)
Thesis
Younes, S. Improved quality control procedures and models for solar radiation using a world-wide database. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4282

This thesis deals with- various aspects of broadband horizontal solar irradiance. Quality control of measured datasets are identified and analysed. It was found that solar irradiance datasets may contain significant errors. These sources of errors... Read More about Improved quality control procedures and models for solar radiation using a world-wide database..

An investigation of techniques to identify the causes of foaming in activated sludge waste water. (2001)
Thesis
Elliott, J. N. An investigation of techniques to identify the causes of foaming in activated sludge waste water. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4874

Wastewater activated sludge treatment plants are among the most common forms of biotechnological application. These plants breakdown influents of organic and non-organic matter using a complex bacterial consortia in an aerobic aqueous suspension.... Read More about An investigation of techniques to identify the causes of foaming in activated sludge waste water..