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Techno–economic comparison of power conversion units for the next generation nuclear plant
(North-West University, 2005)
The choice of thermodynamic cycle configuration is a vital first step in the development of a new nuclear power plant. Various cycle configurations for High Temperature Gas Reactor power conversion are under investigation. ...
The development of a multimedia reader for distance learning
(North-West University, 2005)
The goal of this project was to produce a device which can provide distance learning students with a method of learning by means of enriched study material. This device must be able to display study material in the form ...
Determination and statistical evaluation of the effect of minerals and mineral associations in specific dense medium fractions on ash fusion temperature
(North-West University, 2005)
During Sasol-Lurgi Fixed Bed Dry Bottom coal gasification, the mineral matter in coal undergoes various transformations. Heat induced transformation due to low ash fusion temperatures leads to agglomeration of the ash ...
An integrated approach towards the optimization of ventilation, air cooling and pumping requirements for hot mines
(North-West University, 2005)
This thesis contends that optimization of energy resources through active control and
predictive simulation modelling is possible, and that such monitoring l e d to large savings
in the electricity costs of hot mines ...
A new energy concept for weight regulation
(North-West University, 2005)
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Flownex analysis of high temperature test reactor thermo-hydraulic benchmarks
(North-West University, 2005)
The High Temperature engineering Test Reactor (HTTR) is an experimental High
Temperature Gas-cooled Reactor (HTGR) built by the Japanese Atomic Energy Research Institute (JAERI) to facilitate tests of HTGR technology. One ...
Validation of popular nonsinusoidal power theories for the analysis and management of modern power systems
(North-West University, 2005)
Non-sinusoidal conditions are characteristic of modem electrical power systems. Technological advances such as that of the rapidly developing solid-state technology has accelerated the nonlinear loading of power systems. ...
A comparative study on the control of active magnetic bearings
(North-West University, 2005)
The aim of this project is to perform a comparative study on different control techniques applied to active magnetic bearings (AMBs). The project will involve the evaluation of two suitable nonlinear modem control techniques ...
Optimal power control of a three-shaft Brayton cycle based power conversion unit
(North-West University, 2005)
The aim of this study is to develop a control system that optimally controls the power
output of a Brayton cycle based power plant. The original design of the PBMR power
plant is considered. It uses helium gas as working ...
Uncertainty analysis of the PBMR turbo machines
(North-West University, 2005)
The aim of this study was to quantify the amount of uncertainty that surrounds the design of the PBMR turbo machines. The PBMR plant is a first-of-a-kind engineering effort in which a closed loop intercooled Brayton cycle ...