This dissertation presents thermal design methodologies for switched reluctance (SR) and brushless permanent magnet (BPM) machines incorporating the effects of machine geometry, configuration, material properties and parameters on the overall performance of the machines. The dev…
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There is considerable disagreement in the research community concerning whether comfort standards developed in the temperate climates of Europe and North America are appropriate for use in countries with more extreme climatic conditions. This is because some researchers, mainly …
Due to the rapid growth and development which occurred during the last century the United Arab Emirates witnessed dramatic changes after oil discovery and the economic boom. This affected the building and construction sector that formed the urban fabric of the country. The four …
The crystalline solid state is invaluable to both the pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors. The advantages primarily relate to reducibility criteria required during processing of stable solid state materials and delivering purification, which is inherently performed by the c…
In this project we aim to produce a thermally triggered PLGA particulate gel, which is injectable and biocompatible. This will act as a scaffold for soft tissue repair. Three coating polymers were tested: Pluronics (PEG-PPG-PEG), poly(PPGMA-co-PEGMA) and poly(PNIPAm-DMA+). These…
Freshwater wetlands are an important natural resource; on a local scale they function to buffer hydrological and geochemical processes, and on a global scale they are an important sink source of atmospheric carbon due to their high carbon density. The purpose of my PhD research …
The use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in flexible pavement surface layer has been a major sensitive issue in the construction industry. Due to limited space available in landfills, the amount of high quality virgin aggregate declines, and the high price of oil, the use of …
Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) screening is considered the first step in evaluating potential EOR techniques for candidate reservoirs. Therefore, as new technologies are developed, it is important to update the screening criteria. Many of the screening criteria for steam flooding t…
This thesis reports research to investigate the mechanical, thermal and acoustic properties of biodegradable foams in block forms based on wheat starch and developed at Brunel University's School of Engineering & Design, in order to exploit the potential environmental benefits o…
The fundamental theories of heat generation and transfer at the friction interface of a brake assume either matching or not matching surface temperatures by having a varying or uniform heat partition ratio respectively. In the research presented the behaviour of heat partition h…