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Development of an expert system interface for the automated analysis of the sheet drawing metal forming process using finite element analysis techniques
(1999)
The objective of the work presented in this thesis was to develop an expert system for sheet
metal forming. In doing so an examination, of implicit and explicit Finite Element Analysis
(FE.A) codes and methodologies was ...
Design and validation of a domestic waste management audit tool
(2011)
This study was undertaken to design and validate a new domestic waste management audit tool (W-MAT) that would allow waste management companies to track waste trends more efficiently. The Environmental Protection Agency ...
The role of biomass and biorefineries in a sustainable future
(2010)
Some o f the biggest issues facing humanity in the 21st century include energy security,
global warming and resource scarcity. These issues will affect every nation and Ireland is
no exception. There is much research ...
Design of a bifurcated stent graft, with its accompanying delivery system.
(2000)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) haemorhaging is a life-threatening disease. An aneurysm is a permanent swelling of an artery due to a weakness in its wall. Current surgical repair involves opening the chest or abdomen, ...
The financial sustainability of passive house construction in Ireland.
(2010)
In Ireland the average energy cost for a household in 2006 was estimated to be
€1,767, an increase of 4% on 2005 figures. With the state o f the current economic
climate, home owners are beginning to realise the potential ...
Sustaining competitive advantage in the medical technology sector in the west of Ireland through workplace innovation
(2007)
This research examines the impact of workplace innovation on competitiveness in the medical
technology sector in Ireland. Workplace innovation is the adoption of new work systems in
organisations, including process or ...
Design of a distributed RFID system model for asset tracking and development of the required software abstraction layer
(2009)
The spread of Radio Frequency Identification [RFID] technology throughout the asset management industry has led to a number of companies deploying RFID enabled asset management solutions. These companies have a foot hold ...
Development of a disassembly methodology for DFE
(2002)
The research described in this thesis was developed as part of the Information
Management for Green Design (IMAGREE) Project. The IMAGREE Project was
funded by Enterprise Ireland under Strategic Research Grant Scheme as ...
Development of a data acquisition system to characterise sustainable energy technologies and to support Web-Based learning (DAQ-WBL)
(2009)
Driven by concerns about rising energy costs, security of supply and climate change a new wave of Sustainable Energy Technologies (SET’s) have been embraced by the Irish consumer. Such systems as solar collectors, heat ...
Search for very high energy Gamma radiation from the Starburst Galaxy IC 342
(2011)
This thesis describes a search for very high energy (VHE) gamma-ray emission
from the starburst galaxy IC 342. The analysis was based on data from the
2003 — 2004 observing season recorded using the Whipple 10-metre ...