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Advanced four-dimensional trajectory generation for tactical guidance of unmanned aerial vehicles
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)A strategy is presented for the real-time generation of tactical, dynamically feasible 4D trajectories. The current framework for automatic flight control is analysed, along with current research into autonomous unmanned ... -
A benchmark two-tank heated system emulating typical fault conditions
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2022)The need exists for a benchmark multi-domain practical system that could emulate typical process faults for the purposes of condition monitoring. A proposition was made to develop a heated two-tank system, due to its ... -
Centralised vs decentralised PI control for an islanded multi-inverter microgrid
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)Energy supply security is arguably one of the most pressing challenges for both emerging and established countries around the world, as technology grows increasingly reliant on reliable energy. With the increase of ... -
Characterisation of a proton exchange membrane electrolyser using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
(North-West University, 2012)Hydrogen is a promising energy carrier and a possible replacement for fossil fuel energy sources in the future. Hydrogen has the highest energy content per unit weight of any known fuel. The proton exchange membrane (PEM) ... -
A comparison of PCA- and energy-based fault detection and isolation in a physical heated twotank process
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2022)The demands for petrochemical (PC) plant productivity and safety are increasing and with it the need for effective fault detection and isolation (FDI) methods. One of the more well-known and widely tested methods is ... -
CREAK descriptor evaluation for monocular visual SLAM
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)This dissertation evaluates the novel Colour-based Retina Keypoint (CREAK) feature descriptor with the current state of the art, Fast Retina Keypoint (FREAK) feature descriptor in the context of a visual Simultaneous ... -
Development of a hydrocyclone separation efficiency model using artificial neural networks
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)A hydrocyclone is an apparatus that is widely used throughout the mineral processing industry. Usually the hydrocyclone is used for the classification, desliming or dewatering of slurries. It is inexpensive, application-efficient ... -
Dynamic modelling of an industrial microgrid
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)With a decentralized approach to power system development gaining traction in both developed and under-developed countries, the realization of the next generation of power distribution network is identified as the Smart ... -
Energy-based fault detection and isolation in an industrial steam turbine system
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)System monitoring, especially with the Industry 4.0 push to automate the industry, is becoming more crucial for the successful operation of industrial systems. The effective and early detection and isolation of faults is ... -
Energy-based fault detection for an auto-thermal reformer
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The effects of the so-called energy-crisis are being felt world-wide. Dwindling natural resources has seen an increase in research efforts to develop new energy efficient technologies, and to manage existing facilities ... -
Energy-based visualisation of a transcritical CO₂ heat pump cycle
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The ongoing global phase-out of ozone-depleting substances under the Montreal Protocol has motivated research into alternative working fluids for the use in refrigeration applications. The use of refrigerant grade carbon ... -
Evaluation of network conditions on the performance of an Industrial IoT control and monitoring system
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Advances in smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 have drawn the interest of the industry. The rise in popularity of internet of things and cyber-physical systems in a manufacturing environment meant the broader connection ... -
Graph reduction techniques for exergy-based FDI on the Tennessee Eastman process
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2022)As industrial processes, which form the backbone of the industrialized world, continue to become larger and more complex, control systems require fault diagnostic schemes that can maintain plant safety and product quality, ... -
Graph-based fault detection for a gas-to-liquids process: an exergy approach
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)As there are many safety and financial risks within modern process plants, process monitoring is said to be indispensable. Process monitoring aids operators in ensuring reliable and efficient operation of the plant. Fault ... -
Microgrid energy management system based on artificial intelligence
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Microgrids provide the opportunity to combine various distributed energy resources to supply a local load independently from, or in parallel with the national grid. This allows the load to utilise renewable energy as much ... -
Model based predictive control for load following of a pressurised water reactor
(North-West University, 2009)By September 2009 the International Atomic Energy Agency reported that the number of commercially operated nuclear reactors in 30 countries across the world is 436, around 50 reactors are currently being constructed, 137 ... -
Model predictive control of a Brayton cycle based power plant
(2012)The aim of this study is to implement the model predictive control in order to optimally control the power output of a Brayton cycle based power plant. Other control strategies have been tried but there still exists the ... -
Modelling and characterisation of a 3D printed peristaltic pump
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Peristaltic pumps are positive displacement pumps that mechanically imitate the peristaltic process. The unique design and operation of the pumps allows it to have a wide range of applications, from blood pumps in heart-lung ... -
Non–invasive electromyography–based sensing for proportional prosthesis control
(2012)The best design of a multi-function tool is the human hand. Normal limb functionality is taken for granted until the day it is lost. Maslow’s theory of human motivation suggests self-actualisation and control of one’s own ... -
Power management and sizing optimisation of renewable energy hydrogen systems
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Solar and wind renewable energy (RE) sources are widely available and a viable alternative for generating cleaner energy. These RE sources are however intermittent and dependent on location, time of day and season. Adding ...
