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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"H990 - Engineering not elsewhere classified"”.
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An investigation of Organisational Carbon Accounting (OCA) practices in the Defence Sector to determine how these can best support Low Carbon Technology Innovation
… allocations can result in abstract OCAs that do not always reflect the underlying activities causing emissions to be produced. In contrast, ‘Project Level’ Carbon Accounts focused on large-scale collaborative programmes can better account for the emissions of the defence sector in an …
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Towards the reliability prediction of mechanical components for nuclear safety cases
The thesis presents a modelling method to increase accuracy in reliability predictions of mechanical components. Such predictions are used in nuclear safety case documentation that is required for a nuclear site license to be granted. The methodology proposed is the use of front-end Finite Element …
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Developing acoustic emission technology for knee joint assessment
… The use of AE in a clinical environment would not attempt to replace physical examination or diagnostic technologies. AE would provide a unique, convenient aid for healthcare professionals dealing with ambiguous pathologies. AE would be more accessible to smaller practices due to the units …
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Low-noise frequency synthesis and picosecond timing for satellite laser ranging systems
The main aims of the research are to develop various high-speed hardware circuits based on the latest electronic devices and integrated circuit technologies to provide time measurement with one picosecond accuracy, thereby enabling the development of a satellite laser ranging (SLR) system with …
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A Strategic Engagement Model for Delivering Energy Efficiency Initiatives in the English Housing Sector
Housing sectors have particular significance and impact on resource use, deployment and sustainability. Given this, they are inextricably enmeshed in a raft of conjoined issues, ranging from energy, production and consumption, through to effective governance structures and leveraged sustainable …
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Economic factors in engineering education in Great Britain: A review of existing literature and an indication of areas of research needs
… of the dissertation outlines the development of engineering education in Great Britain to provide a comprehensive insight into the present day pattern of education provision for engineers. The second chapter focusses on the debate between the Government Manpower Commission's views of a shortage …