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Energy Management And Size Optimization Of Hybrid Energy Systems, Mohammadreza Babaei Jamnani Oct 2021

Energy Management And Size Optimization Of Hybrid Energy Systems, Mohammadreza Babaei Jamnani

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Electricity is assumed as a significant driving force in people's lives, ensuring comfort and boosting the quality of life. However, some remote communities have the least access to the national grid due to the far distance to the province's s industrial and electrical sector. The lack of grid connection has led to antiquated methods of power production, which increases reliance on carbon-based fuels and pollutes the atmosphere. This study focuses on the techno-econo-environmental aspects of introducing hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES) in three energy-poor islands in Eastern Canada. the proposed HRES have been simulated based on real-time field data of …


Quality Assurance Of Lightweight Structures Via Phase-Based Motion Estimation, Ikenna E. Ifekaonwu Jan 2021

Quality Assurance Of Lightweight Structures Via Phase-Based Motion Estimation, Ikenna E. Ifekaonwu

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In recent years, lightweight structures have become mature and adopted in various applications. The importance of quality assurance cannot be overemphasized hence extensive research has been conducted to assess the quality of lightweight structures. This study investigates a novel process that exploits motion magnification to investigate the damage characteristics of lightweight mission-critical parts. The goal is to assure the structural integrity of 3D printed structures and composite structures by determining the inherent defects present in the part by exploiting their vibration characteristics. The minuscule vibration of the structure was recorded with the aid of a high-speed digital camera, and the …