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Techno-economic potentials and market trends for power-to-hydrogen and hydrogen-to-x based on a collaborative and international review
(2018-06-19)Motivation: Climate Targets Power-to-X Pathways: Core Elements of Future Energy Systems Task 38 of the IEA H2 TCP: Power-to-Hydrogen and Hydrogen-to-X Task 38 of the IEA H2 TCP : Power-to-Hydrogen and Hydrogen-to-X: ... -
What is BIM? : a need for a unique BIM definition
(EDP Sciences, 2019-02-20)Building Information Modelling (BIM) has rapidly developed in the construction industry recently; it is also considered as one of the core concepts in the Industry 4.0. However, BIM understanding is always seen as a ... -
Learnings for construction project management personnel about offshore projects : a case study.
(Curtin University (Bentley, Western Australia), 2018)Involvement in the global construction project market is becoming more of a norm for designers and construction companies, no matter where the head office is located. As a result, practitioners need to be work - ready in ... -
Production and characterisation of low-tech activated carbon from coconut shell
(Journal of Hydrology and Environment Research - JHER, 2015-06-04)In this paper, prospect of employing a low-tech preparation of coconut shell as activated carbon was investigated. Activated carbon was prepared from locally available coconut shell with simple, inexpensive and low-tech ... -
Learnings from a collaborative academia –construction sector bespoke study programme – a reflective case study
(Australasian University Building Educators Association (AUBEA), 2018-09)The construction industry is known as a competitive, fragmented and often adversarial work environment. Maintaining high levels of productivity and profitability within such an environment frequently requires a diverse ... -
Application of Artificial Neural Network model to forecast runoff for Waikato river catchment
(2018-05)As we know that over the past decade or so the Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques (e.g. ANN - Artificial Neural Network & FIS - Fuzzy Interference System) have been used as an alternative modelling tools in water ... -
The impact of fatigue on workforce sustainability in the construction industry
(Curtin University (Bentley, Western Australia), 2018-09)The construction industry is widely recognised as very demanding of its workers, and fatigue is a common result. Long working hours, unreasonable deadlines, heavy workloads, lack of resources, and a macho work culture are ... -
Last Planner System : views of main contractors and subcontractors within the New Zealand construction industry
(Curtin University (Bentley, Western Australia), 2018-09)The construction industry in Auckland, New Zealand is currently experiencing an economic boom, which is set to continue due to a forecasted level of unprecedented population growth in Auckland to 2025. The construction ... -
What's the real story around digital technologies in construction management?
(Curtin University (Bentley, Western Australia), 2018-09)The highly fragmented project nature of the construction industry, small companies and shortterm thinking has made the construction industry traditionally slow in adopting new methods and technology, and the least digitalised ... -
Teaching and learning in AEC Education - the Building Information Modelling factor
(Journal of Information Technology in Construction (ITcon), 2018-07)Building Information Modelling (BIM) is effecting a fundamental change through the architectural, engineering and construction industry (AEC) and simultaneously influencing curricula and course delivery within these ... -
Active demand side management of a grid connected photovoltaic energy system using optimal control
(2018-04)In this study, optimal energy management for a grid-connected photovoltaic-battery hybrid system was proposed to benefit customers at the demand side. The management of energy flow aims to minimize electricity cost subject ... -
Comparative analysis of public and private client values for post disaster reconstruction services
(2017-09)There is a common belief that continuous improvement in delivery of contracting services is to be achieved through analysing client values. The current paper aims to help contractors to provide better services to their ... -
Medium-density dwellings in Auckland and the building regulations
(Unitec ePress, 2018-07-25)National thermal standards have historically been set to minimise winter heating energy in detached houses. It is uncertain whether these standards are optimal for the increasing number of joined, medium-density dwellings ... -
Student designed CANBus simulator used as teaching aid in autotronics course
(2017-12-13)1. Why did we do this project ? 2. Small video of Project 3. An overview many Networking Protocols in Vehicles 4. CAN Bus System 5. Our Project Overview 6. Student Feedback -
Preliminary research on modelling and control of two line kites for power generation
(2017-12)Wind power is the second largest renewable resource from which we can obtain electricity besides hydropower. Wind farms have had significant growth in past decades; however, they require a massive investment to setup ... -
Temperature and humidity effects on particulate matter concentrations in a sub-tropical climate during winter
(International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology (IACSIT), 2017-11)High concentrations of particulate matter (PM) in the atmosphere have been associated with degradation of human health. Auckland is the most populous city in New Zealand, with a humid subtropical climate (characterised by ... -
Exploring efficiency improvements in a transitional hull form
(2017-09)This work looks at the potential to improve the efficiency of a powered monohull operating in the transitional speed zone between displacement and planing. It looks at the potential to make significant efficiency ... -
Water restoration drones : applied research to date
(2017-11-27)This Drone has been designed for real-time water testing. Traditional/current methods of water testing rely on fixed point sensors or samples taken from hand, but do not allow scientists to fully survey the changing water ... -
Seeking efficiency improvements for a motor-yacht transitional hull form
(2017-05)Experience in developing and refining custom high-performance race yachts unrestricted by rules has created an innovative approach to evaluating design challenges and considering potential solutions. This methodology has ... -
Predicting the pumping characteristics of multiple parallel tube air-lift pumps
(2016)Air-lift pumps have begun to receive a high degree of attention due to the absence of mechanical components and the potential for their use in renewable energy applications. One of the principal challenges of the air-lift ...
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