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Modeling, Stability Analysis, and Control of Distributed Generation in the Context of Microgrids
(University of Waterloo, 2014-05-21)One of the consequences of competitive electricity markets and international commitments to green energy is the fast development and increase in the amount of distributed generation (DG) in distribution grids. These DGs ... -
Modelling Acoustic Propagation with Dominant Paths
(University of Waterloo, 2014-12-15)Hearing is one of our major senses. In addition to being, arguably, our primary form of communication, it affects how we perceive the world around us. Accurate acoustic simulation can complement graphical simulation systems, ... -
Modelling Aerothermal Heating with Conjugate Heat Transfer
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-27)Supersonic and hypersonic vehicles experience flows under complex thermodynamic conditions due to the presence of shock waves and large thermophysical gradients. A large thermal load is imparted to the vehicle from the ... -
Modelling Allostery using a Computational Analysis of Side-Chain Interactions
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-30)Allostery refers to the regulation of protein activity arising from an effector molecule, such as a ligand, binding to a protein. The exact mechanisms that take place in allosteric regulation are still a source of debate ... -
Modelling and Analysis using Graph Transformation Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2010-11-01)Communication protocols, a class of critical systems, play an important role in industry. These protocols are critical because the tolerance for faults in these systems is low and it is highly desirable that these systems ... -
Modelling and Control of Small-Scale Helicopter on a Test Platform
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-23)The helicopter is a Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) system with highly coupled characteristics, which increases the complexity of the system dynamics. In addition, the system dynamics of the helicopter are ... -
Modelling and Experimental Study of Methane Catalytic Cracking as a Hydrogen Production Technology
(University of Waterloo, 2011-05-20)Production of hydrogen is primarily achieved via catalytic steam reforming, partial oxidation,and auto-thermal reforming of natural gas. Although these processes are mature technologies, they are somewhat complex and CO ... -
Modelling and Model Predictive Control of Power-Split Hybrid Powertrains for Self-Driving Vehicles
(University of Waterloo, 2018-11-05)Designing an autonomous vehicle system architecture requires extensive vehicle simulation prior to its implementation on a vehicle. Simulation provides a controlled environment to test the robustness of an autonomous ... -
Modelling and Navigation of Autonomous Vehicles on Roundabouts
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-08)A path following controller was proposed that allows autonomous vehicles to safely navigate roundabouts. The controller consisted of a vector field algorithm that generated velocity commands to direct a vehicle. These ... -
Modelling and Optimization of a Pilot-Scale Entrained Flow gasifier using Artificial Neural Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2020-03-04)In this research, the construction and validation of both ANN and RNN models was presented to accurately and efficiently predict both steady state and dynamic performance of a pilot-scale gasifier unit. The corresponding ... -
Modelling and Optimization of an Airflow Window with Between-the-Panes Shading Device
(University of Waterloo, 2006)Abstract <br /> This thesis deals with the numerical investigation of the upper section of a building-integrated photovoltaic/thermal double-façade. The upper section consists of an airflow window with a between-the-panes ... -
Modelling Axial Turbomachinery for Compressed Air Energy Storage
(University of Waterloo, 2018-03-07)Climate change and negative environmental effects from a human’s life style have ignited the search for grid-scale electricity production from renewable energy sources. Significant advances with respect to renewable energy ... -
Modelling Batch and Fed-batch Mammalian Cell Cultures for Optimizing MAb Productivity
(University of Waterloo, 2007-08-21)The large-scale production of monoclonal antibodies (MAb) by mammalian cells in batch and fed-batch culture systems is limited by the unwanted decline in cell viability and reduced productivity that may result from changes ... -
Modelling Biogeochemical Cycles Across Scales: From Whole-Lake Phosphorus Dynamics to Microbial Reaction Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-21)Lakes are ecologically, economically, and culturally significant resources that are, at the same time, very fragile and sensitive to human disturbances. During the last decades, intensified urbanization and discharge of ... -
Modelling Chart Trajectories using Song Features
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-23)Over the years, hit song science has been a controversial topic within music information retrieval. Researchers have debated whether an unbiased dataset can be constructed to model song performance in a meaningful way. ... -
Modelling Dissolution of Precipitate Phases During Homogenization of Aluminum Alloy B319
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-19)Increasing the knowledge about the heat treatment of Aluminum alloys as light metals can be useful since these alloys are used in automotive industry, and optimizing their heat treatment processes can be beneficial ... -
Modelling effects of stormwater best management practices on urban stormwater runoff phosphorus
(University of Waterloo, 2024-01-15)Phosphorus (P) is a key limiting nutrient for algal growth in freshwater whose excess loading to freshwater bodies contributes to cultural eutrophication and the associated symptoms of water quality deterioration. Urban ... -
Modelling Fatigue Deterioration and Retrofitting in Bridge Management Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2016-02-11)Similar to any other structure exposed to the elements, bridges deteriorate and degrade over time. This deterioration can result in costly maintenance and repair if it is addressed properly or damage and even loss of life ... -
Modelling Framework for Radio Frequency Spatial Measurement
(University of Waterloo, 2006)The main crux of this thesis was to produce a model that was capable of simulating the theoretical performance of different configurations for a spatial measurement system using radio frequency technology. It has been ... -
Modelling Hospital Acquired Clostridium difficile Infections And Its Transmission In Acute Hospital Settings
(University of Waterloo, 2015-06-24)The thesis explored a number of fundamental issues regarding the development of predictive models for hospital acquired Clostridium difficile infection (HA CDI) and its outbreaks. As predictive modeling for hospital acquired ...