The Main question of the Thesis is: Which hardware and software is needed to test the ADC module of the EVA setup without the help of the EVA setup? Before answering the main question some background information is needed. At NXP there is a bench test setup called the EVA. The EVA consist of several …

When a pipeline is laid on the seabed it can be exposed to hazards of ship anchors, large fishing gear or ice keels. To prevent the pipeline of being damaged, the pipeline can be trenched. Trenching is a technique where the pipeline will be buried in the seabed to a certain depth. This can either be …

Urban flooding has become a key issue for many cities around the world. With the continuing effects of climate change, this will become more acute and will add to the serious problems already experienced in dense urban areas. Therefore several international stakeholders are in the need of tools that …

While condition-based maintenance (CBM) has been established as an effective maintenance strategy in comparison with time-based maintenance (TBM), it has not garnered popularity in the maritime industry. Instead, TBM has been established as the norm for most maintenance programs on board ships. Research …

Bij Zilveren Kruis Achmea is een onderzoek uitgevoerd om een architecturale manier te vinden om gebruikerservaring van de Zilveren Kruis websites te verbeteren, waarbij een doelarchitectuur en migratieplan zijn opgeleverd. De businesswensen van de websites zijn: • Verbeterde performance, zodat gebruikers …

AkzoNobel is a multinational sustainable company which makes paints, coatings and special chemicals. Hexahydrophthalic anhydride, phthalic anhydride and trimellitic anhydride are dangerous chemicals, because they can cause irritations and allergic reactions. These chemicals are often used in paint and …

This report contains the results of the graduation research of Jurre Kuijper and Martin Volgers. The research goal is to find an appropriate model to calculate the heat transfer under different sets of system conditions. The system in this case is a sewer heat system, which consists of a sewage pipe …

Water velocity in rearing units for Atlantic salmon post-smolt can influence fish robustness. Studies have shown that training at velocities between 1-2 body lengths/second (bl/s) increases disease resistance in salmonid species. Monitoring and timely adjustments to the water velocity during post-smolt …

This document has been prepared to advise vessel owners and charterers about the fuel sulphur reduction options and implications regarding to the introduction of 0.10% m/m sulphur distillate in the ECA's from 1 January 2015. There are also general sections to provide information on legislation and information …

This research has been conducted to analyze the current water production process and see if improvements in terms of energy efficiency is possible by using the optimal configuration for different sailing profiles. Water consumption on cruise vessel is higher than on non-passenger vessels. Freshwater …