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1D and 3D simulation of a water cooled reactor cavity cooling system experimental facility
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2021)The fourth-generation nuclear reactors have many safety features, including the reactor cavity cooling system (RCCS). This system is intended to remove decay heat from the reactor cavity. Designs exist for both air-cooled ... -
Accelerating the fatigue life characterization of composite sailplane structures - a novel approach
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Current accepted methods of composite sailplane life certification are based on full scale structural testing of the aircraft’s wing. Two accepted test procedures exist, namely a static test to an elevated load level and ... -
Activation functions in deep neural networks
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The ability of machine learning algorithms to generalize is arguably their most important aspect as it determines their ability to perform appropriately on unseen data. The impres-sive generalization abilities of deep ... -
Adapting a pronunciation dictionary to Standard South African English for automatic speech recognition
(North-West University, 2009)The pronunciation dictionary is a key resource required during the development of an automatic speech recognition (ASR) system. In this thesis, we adapt a British English pronunciation dictionary to Standard South African ... -
Adaptive binarization of legacy ionization chamber cosmic ray recordings
(2012)In the 1930s, the Carnegie Institute in Washington DC initiated the construction of cosmic ray observation centres around the world. Cosmic ray activity was recorded using the model C cosmic ray ionization chamber which ... -
Adaptive control of an active magnetic bearing flywheel system using neural networks
(North-West University, 2010)The School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering at the North-West University in Potchefstroom has established an active magnetic bearing (AMB) research group called McTronX. This group provides extensive ... -
An adaptive econometric system for statistical arbitrage
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)This dissertation suggests an adaptive system that could be used for the detection and exploitation of statistical arbitrage opportunities. Statistical arbitrage covers a variety of investment strategies that are based on ... -
An adaptive econometric system for statistical arbitrage
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)This dissertation suggests an adaptive system that could be used for the detection and exploitation of statistical arbitrage opportunities. Statistical arbitrage covers a variety of investment strategies that are based on ... -
The adaptive predictive control of an energy efficient central water heating system applied in the South African commercial sector
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Since the introduction of load shedding in the latter part of 2007, Eskom, the electrical utility of South Africa, have been forced to implement energy efficient and energy management measures to ensure the stability of ... -
Adsorbent assisted drying of fine coal
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Coal fines are generated by the increase in mechanization on coal mines, and have the ability to retain large amounts of moisture due to its inherently large surface areas (Reddick et al., 2007). The bulk of the moisture ... -
Adsorbent assisted drying of spiral and flotation coal fines
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2021)Collieries inevitably have ever-increasing wet coal fines, which cannot be sold since it is difficult to handle, has a consequently lower heating value and relates to higher transportation costs. Recently, due to the energy ... -
Adsorption properties of South African bituminous coals relevant to carbon dioxide storage
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)An investigation was undertaken to determine the sorption properties of South African bituminous coals relevant to carbon dioxide storage in unmineable coal seams. Four bituminous coal samples from underground coal seams ... -
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 ... -
Advanced linear methods for T–tail aeroelasticity
(North-West University, 2011)Flutter is one of the primary aeroelastic phenomena that must be considered in aircraft design. Flutter is a self-sustaining structural vibration in which energy is extracted from the air flow and transferred to the ... -
Advanced network modelling techniques for power system state estimation
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2000)State estimation is the process to calculate estimates for unknown state variables of a power network by minimising an objective function. Classical state estimators take into account that network parameters e.g. impedances ... -
Aerodynamic analysis and design of a solar powered vehicle using CFD
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The need for solar-powered vehicles is increasing as the threat of depletion of non-renewable energy sources, such as oil, increases. This gives reason for developing electric vehicles powered by renewable energy sources, ... -
The aeroelastic tailoring of a high aspect-ratio composite structure
(2014)The aim of this investigation was to review literature for the most suitable aeroelastic tailoring analysis tools for long slender composite structures, and integrate them into an aeroelastic tailoring process. The JS1C ... -
Algae liquefaction
(North-West University, 2012)The liquefaction of algae for the recovery of bio–oil was studied. Algae oil is a non–edible feedstock and has minimal impact on food security and food prices; furthermore, it has been identified as a favourable feedstock ... -
An alternative approach for sustainable industrial DSM in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Eskom generates 95% of the electricity consumed in South Africa. As a result of insufficient generation capacity, Eskom is struggling to meet the growing electricity demand. Load shedding had to be implemented during 2014 ... -
Alternative electricity generation : Safripol as a case study
(2014)Electrical energy supply in South Africa, provided by ESKOM, has become more expensive with regular price increases in the past seven years. Increases on an annual basis have seen the Mega flex tariffs quadruple in the ...
