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Simulation of the sulphur iodine thermochemical cycle
(North-West University, 2011)
The demand for energy is increasing throughout the world, and fossil fuel resources are diminishing. At the same time, the use of fossil fuels is slowly being reduced because it pollutes the environment. Research into ...
Energy-based fault detection for an auto-thermal reformer
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)
The effects of the so-called energy-crisis are being felt world-wide. Dwindling natural resources has seen an increase in research efforts to develop new energy efficient technologies, and to manage existing facilities ...
Interactive data mapping for industrial energy management
(North-West University, 2012)
Data maps serve the purpose of visually representing information. They are especially useful for allowing people to grasp complex data structures. An interactive data map adds the functionality of people and systems being ...
Metabolic energy management and cancer
(North-West University, 2007)
This study examined the energy dependence of cancer cells. Glucose was found to be their main energy source. It seems possible to use this dependence to advantage in the fight against cancer. A novel experiment to reduce ...
The molecular structure of selected South African coal-chars to elucidate fundamental principles of coal gasification
(2015)
Advances in the knowledge of chemical structure of coal and development of high
performance computational techniques led to more than hundred and thirty four
proposed molecular level representations (models) of coal ...
Reducing energy consumption on RSA mines through optimised compressor control
(North-West University, 2010)
South Africa experienced a severe shortfall in electricity supply during 2008. Eskom, the national electricity supplier, implemented several strategies to alleviate the situation. The Power Conservation Programme set the ...
Simulating operational improvements on mine compressed air systems
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)
As the operational costs of deep-level mines increase and gold ore grades decrease, profitability
in the South African gold mining sector is becoming a challenge. Electricity tariff increases
moreover contribute to the ...
Energy based visualisation of a Brayton cycle power conversion unit for the purpose of condition monitoring
(North-West University, 2019)
The efficient operation of industrial plants has been the subject of many studies, due to an increased awareness of greenhouse gas emissions and dwindling natural resources. Condition monitoring is key to the efficient ...
Graph-based fault detection for a gas-to-liquids process: an exergy approach
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)
As there are many safety and financial risks within modern process plants, process monitoring is said to be
indispensable. Process monitoring aids operators in ensuring reliable and efficient operation of the plant.
Fault ...
Compressed air energy savings on an iron production plant
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)
In the past several decades, energy efficiency has become increasingly important. A large driver behind this is reducing greenhouse gases that are caused by the combustion of fossil fuels. Most electricity generated in ...