Browsing Department of Engineering Sciences by Document Types "Master thesis"
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3D printed concrete bridges : Opportunities, Challenges, and Conditions
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A Digital Twin framework for multi-objective optimization
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis represents the culmination of the Msc civil engineering course at the University of Agder. This thesis aims to attempt to define a framework for implementing digital twins in an investment cost/energy consumption ... -
A Novel solid oxide fuel cell anode substrate : performance and lifetime studies
(Master thesis, 2013)The competition in the fuel cell market today is driving improved performance and among the fuel cells types the Solid Oxide fuel cell (SOFC) has a top rank because of its high efficiency in combined heat and power ... -
A Self-Contained Electro-Hydraulic Cylinder: Modeling, Control Design, Simulation and Experimental Validation
(Master thesis, 2018)In the constant effort to improve the efficiency of hydraulic systems, the pressure drop over hydraulic valves has been one of the major obstacles. In the Self-Contained Electro-Hydraulic Cylinder, the directional valve and ... -
Active Power Filters in Zero Energy Buildings
(Master thesis, 2017)With an increasing focus on the environment and moving from fossil to renewable energy, there has and is an increasing interest in zero energy buildings. Zero energy buildings often utilize local intermittent renewable ... -
Adaptive Backstepping Control of Quanser 2DOF Helicopter : Theory and Experiments
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Ammonia Fuelled Solid Oxide Fuel Cell to Power Maritime Applications
(Master thesis, 2021)Ammonia fuelled solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) systems are regarded as a promising alternative for energy production due to high efficiency and low environmental impact. Ammonia is a carbon free compound with high energy ... -
An approach to day ahead forecasting of solar irradiance with an application to energy gain in solar thermal collectors
(Master thesis, 2014)Today, for the management of energy supply systems forecast information on load and theproduction of meteorology dependent (wind, solar, hydro) generation is ever rising. Solarirradiance forecasting is given a unique ... -
An investigation into the sustainable lithium battery pack design
(Master thesis, 2022)The global demand for electricity is rising due to the increased electrification of multiple sectors. Whereof electrical vehicles are becoming increasingly popular. In addition, the European Parliament issued a ban on ... -
Analyse av arealutnyttelse, vibrasjoner og knutepunkter i moderne trekonstruksjoner
(Master thesis, 2022)Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is a popular construction material combining good structural properties and environmental advantages. In the last decade, CLT has been playing a key role in increasing the use of timber ... -
Analyse av arealutnyttelse, vibrasjoner og knutepunkter i moderne trekonstruksjoner
(Master thesis, 2022)Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is a popular construction material combining good structural properties and environmental advantages. In the last decade, CLT has been playing a key role in increasing the use of timber ... -
Analysing UHPFRC beams with the help of ANSYS
(Master thesis, 2018)This Master thesis is about analysis of Ultra-high performance fibre reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) beams with the help of the Finite Element Analysis software ANSYS. The research question and the operational questions ... -
Analysis of Electrical Loads and Strategies for Increasing Self-Consumption with BIPV Case study : Skarpnes Zero-Energy House
(Master thesis, 2017)At Skarpnes village (Southern Norway), the houses as zero energy buildings (ZEB) are installed with Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) systems, and these houses are not containing smart control of equipments. The aim ... -
Analysis of Power System Options for Rural Electrification in Rwanda
(Master thesis, 2015)The development of modernized energy system for developing countries especially in rural areas is constantly a considerable problem to energy utilities. The progressive use of diesel generators in rural areas as main ... -
Analysis of Spectral Irradiance Variations and Their Impact on the Performance of Different Photovoltaic Modules
(Master thesis, 2023)I denne avhandlingen har to år med global horisontal spektral innstrålings og global vinklet spektral innstrålings data har blitt analysert for å se hvordan spektral distribusjoen varierer over disse to årende. I tillegg ... -
Analysis of the Component- and Control System Application of a Hydropower- and PV Based DC Microgrid Designed for Electrifying Land-Based Industries in Norway
(Master thesis, 2022)The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate reports that a significant share of Norway’s greenhouse gas emissions originates from burning fossil fuelsin the land-based industry. Although some electrification and ... -
Anvendelsesområder for 3D-printing av betongkonstruksjoner
(Master thesis, 2022)The intention of this master thesis is to investigate the application area for 3D printing of concrete in the construction industry and was written during the spring of 2022 at the University of Agder. 3D printing or ... -
Anvendelsesområder for 3D-printing av betongkonstruksjoner
(Master thesis, 2022)The intention of this master thesis is to investigate the application area for 3D printing of concrete in the construction industry and was written during the spring of 2022 at the University of Agder. 3D printing or ... -
Application of Heavy Equipment Telematics in Infrastructure Projects : Method for automating collection of mixed fleet data, and optimization of projects through the use of telematics data
(Master thesis, 2019)Existing heavy equipment telematics capabilities are not being used to their potential.In collaboration with Skanska there is an interest to look at how telematics can beused more efficiently with ... -
Automatic Path Planning for Door-Milling Application Using an Industrial Robot
(Master thesis, 2018)This report covers automatic path planning for a 6 degree of freedom industrial robot used in a milling application. The kinematics are derived for the ABB IRB6600 robot used in this master thesis. Different sensors for ...