Energy efficiency control of direct expansion air conditioning systems

“…In Chapter 4, the control objective is to reduce energy cost, improve energy efficiency, and reduce communication resources, computational complexity and conservativeness, as well as peak demand for a multi-zone building multi-evaporator air conditioning (ME A/C) system while maintaining multi-zones’ thermal comfort and IAQ at comfort levels. …”
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Development of a numerical tool for the optimisation of vascular prosthesis towards physiological compliance by Van der Merwe, Helena

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Multivariable controller design using pareto front by Ho, Ka Wing

“…Both are multivariable controllers though one has a diagonal structure while the other has a triangular structure. Multi-objective optimization with a posteriori decision-making based on Pareto efficiency, level diagrams, hyper volumes and other performance indices is used to compare quantitatively the two controller structures when applied to a highly interactive multivariable system based on this plant.…”
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Design of a tip appendage for the control of tip leakage vortices in axial flow fans by Meyer, Thomas Oliver

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Evaluation of a high-pole number reluctance synchronous wind generator technology by Baziruwiha, Jean-Claude

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A domain specific language for facilitating automatic parallelization and placement of SDR patterns into heterogeneous computing architectures by Mohapi, Lerato Jerfree

“…It can therefore be concluded from the analysis in this thesis that the objectives, which include alleviating the complexities in parallel programming and optimizing SDR applications for execution in HCAs, were met. …”
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A new connectivity strategy for wireless mesh networks using dynamic spectrum access by Maliwatu, Richard

“…Drawing on the experimental results and insight gained, the study builds criteria towards a mechanism for auto selection of the optimal link option. Overall, this study is anticipated to serve as a springboard to stimulate the adoption and integration of DSA in WMNs, and further development in multi-link utilisation strategies to increase capacity. …”
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A training programme in the DSM system for social workers

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QoS-based power management techniques for uplink W-CDMA cellular systems

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Unpacking Challenges and Reinforcing Evaluations in Bilateral and Multilateral Development Organizations in Egypt by elghonemy, fatema

“…It sheds light on the different stakeholders and their varying objectives while exploring the possible ways of integrating them into an evaluation participatory approach to maximize evaluation utilization. …”
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Auto-bandwidth control in dynamically reconfigured hybrid-SDN MPLS networks by Brandt, Angus Daniel

“…The implemented mixed-integer linear programming formulation using the minimisation of maximum link utilisation and minimum link cost objective functions, combined with the programmability of the hybrid SDN network allows for source to destination demand fluctuations. …”
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The development of complex systems : an integrated approach to design influencing

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Joint call admission control incorporating pricing for congestion control to enhance QoS and ensure revenue for network operators in next generation wireless networks by Kabahuma, Sarah

“…A number of JCAC algorithms have been proposed in the literature with the objective of enabling efficient utilisation of the radio resources and ensuring that required QoS requirements are met . …”
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Exploring the potential of using unmanned aerial system imageries in managing the Miombo woodlands of Zambia

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A thermofluid network-based methodology for integrated simulation of heat transfer and combustion in a pulverized coal-fired furnace by van Der Meer, Willem Arie

“…Coal-fired power plant boilers consist of several complex subsystems that all need to work together to ensure plant availability, efficiency and safety, while limiting emissions. Analysing this multi-objective problem requires a thermofluid process model that can simulate the water/steam cycle and the coal/air/flue gas cycle for steady-state and dynamic operational scenarios, in an integrated manner. …”
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Resource-constrained scheduling for construction projects by Griebenow, Margaretha Aletta

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Efficient radio resource management in integrated terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks by Birabwa, Denise Joanitah

“…First, the research formulates the user association and resource allocation problem in the ITNTN as a multi-objective optimisation problem (MOOP) that jointly maximises the total data rate of the ITNTN while minimising the probability of mobility-induced handoffs. …”
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Management Considerations and Financial Implications for Sustainable Beef Cattle Integration in Winter Cereal Systems in the Swartland by Sandile, Nkambule

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Conversion of sugar cane A-molasses and lignocellulosic biomass to value-added products: techno-economics and greenhouse gas emissions by Phasha, Motshamonyane Jacob

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